Media Critique Chic

The trailer for our new book, Simply Platonish, is here! Simply Platonish is now available on Amazon/Kindle, Barnes & Noble, and through BlackGold Publishing. For more details: https://mediacritiquechic.com/my-book/ Spotify Video Podcast Version: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0L6MeCXGmi4MZRPyBrryXN?si=592a9e631196434c YouTube Version: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSS9_9-NWWo⁠ Music: Town by BeCorbal from Pixabay Graphics by Canva Narrated by Patricia Morency

The trailer for our new book, Simply Platonish, is here! Simply Platonish is now available on Amazon/Kindle, Barnes & Noble, and through BlackGold Publishing. For more details: https://mediacritiquechic.com/my-book/ Video footage by Mixkit Pexels: Anna Shvets, Yan Krukau Tima Miroshnichenko Subtitles by Kapwing Graphics by Canva Music: Town by BeCorbal from Pixabay Narrated by Patricia Morency

Social Critiques from a Comedy Freak Perspective. In this episode, Borderline Latina tackles the age-old question: "are humans truly good?" Using an example from a 2022 Netflix film and other classic fairy tales, she discusses how aiming for goodness can deter folks from having difficult conversations for social change. Through the journey, she gets us to wonder whether we should strive for goodness or aim to be simply human. The School for Good and Evil (2022, Netflix) Opening quote: https://www.magicalquote.com/moviequotes/i-dont-believe-that-anyone-is-truly-good-or-truly-evil/

If you love Media Critique Chic's content, then you won't wanna miss the upcoming release of our first novel, Simply Platonish. Order now from the publisher: https://www.blackgoldpublishing.com/product-page/simply-platonish-by-patricia-morency Or Amazon: https://a.co/d/9okrfyj Book info: "What happens when the binary lens begins to crumble, and humans are forced to see each other for what they truly are… In her debut novel, author Patricia Morency brings us 'Simply Platonish…' an intoxicating tale highlighting gender and race relations from an irreverent and often quirky point of view. This work dives deeper into the spectrum of platonic relationships by introducing us to a college woman hoping to maintain connections with her two friends as they slowly become a couple. What she will find not only spices things up — but it forces everyone to ask themselves the hard questions as it pertains to love, companionship, and emotional connection." More information: https://mediacritiquechic.com/my-book/

Social Critiques from a Comedy Freak Perspective. In this episode, Borderline Latina talks about her challenging, ongoing journey towards self-enlightenment within social justice education and how it's shaped by the media. More specifically, she explores why it is unproductive for liberals and conservatives to talk s**t about each other and how progress should include taking a critical look at one's biases, including herself. Exposing Liberal Hypocrisy and Conservative Close-Mindedness | Van Jones | Big Think

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://mediacritiquechic.com/2016/06/27/disney-vs-nickelodeon-the-kissing-rule/

In this episode of MCC, Borderline Latina Takes Over the concept of small talk and smashes it to the ground ‘cause she's not about that mess. She challenges the necessity of social conventions that force people to behave in ways that may not align with their true feelings or inclinations. She also challenges the concept of niceness and its implied nature of making others comfortable at all times. Resources:  https://psychology.fandom.com/wiki/Social_convention  https://introvertdear.com/news/why-its-okay-for-introverts-to-keep-to-themselves-at-work/ 

Talk Jersey to Me: a podcast where I give it to you straight, no B.S. Containing any topics that don't fit neatly into Media Critique Chic or Borderline Latina shows, because I'm messy and I like to dish about it. In this episode, I'll be talking bout allies. You know, I speak from a place of love, but I'm getting frustrated with folks not doing enough. Maybe it's because I'm getting older, but the stuff that used to satisfy me just ain't cutting it anymore. Instead of talking the talk, I want allies to walk the walk. Let's go...

Social Critiques from a Comedy Freak Perspective. In this episode, Borderline Latina talks about why she hates compulsory New Year's Resolutions despite them being the inspiration for this episode. She tosses them out the window and instead comments on the importance of maintaining meaning in life outside of work that may or may not exist within societal norms, particularly for those who are not married and/or don't have children. Because we exist too, dammit, and our live paths are valid. Resources/References https://www.thecut.com/amp/2021/12/the-death-of-the-new-years-resolution.html https://ifstudies.org/blog/finding-meaning-in-modern-america https://medium.com/awkwardly-honest/the-purpose-of-your-life-is-not-to-find-a-soulmate-4ef699a6a37b https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-single/201608/taking-single-life-seriously?amp https://m.timesofindia.com/life-style/relationships/7-reasons-why-there-is-more-to-life-than-marriage/the-real-accomplishment/photostory/64508250.cms https://ssir.org/articles/entry/the_bias_of_professionalism_standards#  https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2021/09/self-objectification-work/620246/ 

Social Justice from a Critique Freak perspective. In this episode, I am resharing a recent live I did on #GivingTuesday. In the spirit of generosity through "giving" knowledge, I dive into a true retelling of the history of US involvement in Haiti. Decolonizing and unlearning will ensue. Spoiler alert: it's messed up. Through this discussion, I highlight the reasons why folks, particularly Americans, should still give a f&@% about all of this today and consider philanthropic efforts to help restore economic stability in the resilient nation. References:  https://library.brown.edu/create/modernlatinamerica/chapters/chapter-14-the-united-states-and-latin-america/moments-in-u-s-latin-american-relations/a-history-of-united-states-policy-towards-haiti/  https://medium.com/the-polis/haitian-migrants-u-s-patrolmen-violence-and-the-ongoing-dehumanization-of-black-people-6ee5936273b9 https://news.stanford.edu/pr/2008/pr-eber-021308.html https://gsp.yale.edu/case-studies/colonial-genocides-project/hispaniola https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2019/01/shithole-countries/580054/  https://themighty.com/2020/10/trauma-porn/ https://restavekfreedom.org/2018/05/30/5-positive-things-haiti-is-known-for/ https://www.everyculture.com/Ge-It/Haiti.html  Jean-Joseph Darbouze Foundation: https://jjdarbouzefoundation.org/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://mediacritiquechic.com/2017/11/11/top-4-jokes-from-eddie-murphys-raw-that-have-changed-in-meaning-today/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://mediacritiquechic.com/2016/09/17/its-not-you-its-men-gender-roles-in-relationships/

I write, teach, support, research, and read about the Asian culture in my day alter-ego. But where does one draw the line between appreciation, allyship, and fetishization? Borderline Latina talks about it means to stand in solidarity with the AAPI community and intercultural attraction

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://mediacritiquechic.com/2016/07/17/big-brother-18-negotiating-consent-and-boundaries-within-a-reality-show/ In case you're interested, here's a link to an article that talks more about consent and abuse: http://everydayfeminism.com/2016/04/parents-kids-bodily-autonomy/

Funny takes on real topics. Because we can choose laughter to move past the pain. In this special spin-off series episode of MCC, Borderline Latina discusses the issue with well-intentioned people asking BIPOC questions in their quest to become better allies.

Does love got to do with it? This episode is also available as a blog post: http://mediacritiquechic.com/2016/06/05/love-buffet-an-application-of-sternbergs-triangular-theory-of-love/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://mediacritiquechic.com/2016/02/03/case-study-sailor-moon-s/

Funny takes on real topics. Because we can find laughter beyond the pain. In our special spin-off episode of MCC, comedy freak Borderline Latina talks about Whitesplaining. It has many different and layered oppressive styles. BL focuses on particularly problematic use of it as a prosocial attempt to bond with other racial identities, and how that makes even the smartest people sound, well...

What do some commercials teach us about relationships and marriage? And is it always the "right" way? This episode is also available as a blog post: http://mediacritiquechic.com/2016/02/03/case-study-state-farm-commercial/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://mediacritiquechic.com/2017/06/01/is-sincerity-always-enough-romantic-trends-in-taiwanese-dramas/

Funny takes on real topics. Because we can find laughter while moving past the pain. In our special spin-off episode of MCC, comedy freak Borderline Latina talks about the concept of the truth: what motivates people to speak up and why it may be important to share one's truth. She also touches on how speaking the truth can have different consequences for different people.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://mediacritiquechic.com/2016/01/29/the-history-of-the-movie-rating-system-a-review-of-this-film-is-not-yet-rated/

Funny takes on real topics. Because we can choose laughter while moving past the pain. In this spinoff episode of the MCC series, Borderline Latina talks about LGBTQ discrimination across states and wonders if these laws make some states live up to their stereotypes. Smh. Map and information on LGBT protections and rights: Movement Advancement Project: https://www.lgbtmap.org/ SNAPSHOT: LGBTQ EQUALITY BY STATE: https://www.lgbtmap.org/equality-maps

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://mediacritiquechic.com/2016/02/11/what-teens-learn-from-watching-television-part-2/

Funny takes on real topics. Because we can find laughter beyond the pain. In this special spinoff series episode of MCC, comedy freak Borderline Latina talks about radical acceptance and what it means to acknowledge the shittiness in life. More information: https://www.dbtselfhelp.com/html/radical_acceptance_part_1.html

Who is Borderline Latina, and why is she taking over the Media Critique Chic Podcast??!?! Truth is, I don't know her, but I heard she has a LOT to say...

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://mediacritiquechic.com/2016/02/10/what-teens-learn-from-watching-television-part-1/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://mediacritiquechic.com/2016/01/29/for-families-how-to-use-the-tv-and-movie-rating-system-as-a-conversation-starter/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://mediacritiquechic.com/2016/01/28/talking-while-watching-tv-the-secret-art-of-media-literacy/