Disney dysmorphia: How a beloved childhood franchise instills unrealistic beauty standards and gender bias March 21, 2024 — by Shirina Cao and Emily Wu Sifting through hangers in her friend’s walk-in closet, sophomore Esha Verma and her friend — who were both elementary schoolers at the time — remember gazing at the row of extravagant traditional Indian dresses. Fawning over their outfits, Verma put on one of them and felt like a true Disney princess — elegant like Cinderella, […] read more » Underwhelming ‘Wish’ reveals problem with traditional Disney formula January 9, 2024 — by Amelia Chang and Annika Gho Disney’s “Wish” marks the studio’s 100th anniversary, serving as a culmination of its works in its century of existence. It seemed to be a big deal, and as such, many fans hoped it would be their redemption from their recent endless barrage of poorly received live-action remakes. “Wish” follows a teenage girl, Asha, who lives […] read more »
Underwhelming ‘Wish’ reveals problem with traditional Disney formula January 9, 2024 — by Amelia Chang and Annika Gho Disney’s “Wish” marks the studio’s 100th anniversary, serving as a culmination of its works in its century of existence. It seemed to be a big deal, and as such, many fans hoped it would be their redemption from their recent endless barrage of poorly received live-action remakes. “Wish” follows a teenage girl, Asha, who lives […] read more »