By definition, the main difference between horror and thriller is the mood they evoke in the audience, and the way they do it: Horror is meant to make the audience feel fear, disgust, or repulsion. On the other hand, Thriller is meant to make the audience feel suspense, excitement, surprise, and anxiety. Thrillers can include moments of violence or disturbing imagery, but tend to focus more on psychological manipulation and suspense, while Horror, can be less realistic and may include explicit scenes of violence, gore, and disturbing imagery.
I personally like Thriller movies more than horror movies because of the suspens buildup and mind tricks, However, some of my favrite movies are in the horror ratings staring with Hereditary (2018) which follows the life of The Graham family after a dark power posseses their house. Another movies on the list are Talk to Me (2023), and The Sixth Sense (1999). They are rated R and Horor/Mistery movies but in my personal opinion, they are more Thriller than anything. I would love to hear other opinions.
I am a 26 years old girl from Mexico, City who had never head about Gilmore Girls until the last year or so. It was mentioned in one of my Instagram Stories and it got me intrigued about what it was about.
Gilmore Girls is an American television series created by Amy Sherman-Palladino and starring Lauren Graham (Lorelai Gilmore) and Alexis Bledel (Rory Gilmore). The show debuted on October 5, 2000, and became a flagship series for the network. There are seven seasons that follow the lives of Lorelai and her daughter Rory as they navigate life together in the fictitious, small town of Stars Hallow, Connecticut.
I watched seasons one through six and I absolutely loved it! It was funny, dramatic, entertaining. It has elements of humor, romance, real life situations, etc. Each character has their own unique set of personality traits that makes them become a big role of the whole show. The cast, aesthetic, music, and events will eventually lead the viewer to fully submerge and feel part of Stars Hallow too. The interesting thing about the first seasons of the show is that many viewers feel drawn to Rory’s character because it is satisfyingly to watch. She does everything right. She acts as a responsible adult and even will make decisions for her mother who should be the real caretaker.
As the seasons go by, I followed the character of Rory, and ended up feeling so disappointed. By season seven, Rory Gilmore has dropped out of College, lives in her grandparents house, does not have a job, and had become very entitled, an spoiled. How did that happen? Many will argue that it is her mother’s fault for allowing her to take on the role of caretaker at such a young age and did not have the opportunity to experience real rebellion until she was older. This ideas is partly true but can also be debatable.
There are a couple of reasons why Rory Gilmore ended up the way she did (other than because this is how writers developed her character). The first one: The grandparents, The second one: Lorelai. Rory’s grandparents show no boundaries towards their daughters and granddaughter throughout the seasons. They force themselves into their lives to be involved in what is going on in spite of them not liking them. This leads to Lorelai always running away from them emotionally and avoiding any deep, heartfelt relation with their parents. Rory, on the other hand, has no problem in socializing with them as long as they can pay for her schooling throughout the years. It becomes a problem when the grandparents give her everything without asking for any real sacrifice in return.
The problem with the mom: To make it short, Lorelai would always hide finances from her daughters when she was struggling, and never asked Rory to get a job and pay for her schooling as many of us have to. This is the reason why she was not aware of real life issues for a long time. In my personal opinion, college age (18-26 years old) is a time in which any person is partly or fully aware of their financial responsibilities in the world. I will not turn thin into a financial life lesson, but I take this as a specific example of why Rory was not aware of her responsibilities even though she always showed that she was responsible. Because her caretakers hid them from her.
At this time, I have not yet seen, “A Year in the Life” yet and I do not have a desire to. Some may argue that I may not have a full opinion on this topic, if I do not watch it, but this is not enough reason. If you are a fan of American shows, I highly recommend Gilmore Girls Seasons One through Six.
As I looked through the syllabus, I learned some ways why professional writing is important. It is important to write professionally to demostrate a level of understanding on a topic and demostrate a useful skill. Professional wirting can persuade, inform, instruct, debate, etc. and it is a valuable skill in different life settings.
On my last post I emphazied the importance of understanding you audience just like Jesus Christ did. You may, or may not believe in Him, but based on the Bible, He was a pretty big guy with controvertional ideas for his time. In the Bibles we can find many instances in which Jesus Christ knew His audience, understood their needs, challenges and specific situations, and He taught them accordingly. The point is that people would stop to hear his message because they would understand it and it was given to them in a simple manner. Just like that, in modern days, understanding an audeince can make an idea stick and get to the hearts of the people.
After Jesus Christ restored His church on this earth, God began to send revelations through the Prophet Joseph Smith. Many of these revelations contained valuable truths and principles that men should abide by. One of these principles is sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people.
My father was born in Mexico City, and he was only fourteen years old when he met two young men called “Elders” who were teaching about Christ and His teachings. In his own words, “I was given a copy of The Book of Mormon in Spanish, and I started reading right away. The book was light, and the pages were thin and smelled like new. Reading through it made me feel something strong within my chest.”
Just like my father, many children of God around the world, have receive the truth of The Gospel of Jesus Christ in their hearts because it has been given to them in their own language, in simple terms that they can understand. When Jesus Christ Himself walked the earth, he touched the hearts of many because He understood their culture and how to speak them. He was able to socialize with the Jews and The Gentiles: audiences with different needs, concerns, challenges, and circumstances; And yet, Jesus knew how to talk to them.
God speaks to us in out own language and own understanding so we can receive the good news of His Gospel.
In this article I will be talking about my top ten list of favorite books. It was hard to decide the order since, because all these titles are great, However, I tried to accommodate them the best I could. I will briefly summarize each book and then will explain the reason it is on my top ten 10 list of favorite books.
10. Silent Souls Weeping by Jane Clayson Jhonson: This book dives into what depression looks like from a first-person writer who deals with depression every single day. The author also dives into the stories of other individuals with different mental illnesses, and each describes their own experience. This book is in my top ten because it is full of emotion, and information. A great book to understand people around us who may be experiencing this.
9. The Continuous Atonement by Brad Wilcox. This book talks about Jesus Christ and His Atonement. It is a guide through how to navigate life and sin by finding Grace through and forgiveness through Christ. A must read to those who want to understand The Atonement better and wonder if they have been really forgiven. It is in my top ten because it helped me get through challenging times.
8. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. The books thief is the story of a little girls in World War II in Germany. Amidst the many difficulties she goes through, she finds comfort in reading and writing, which become prohibited. I love the book because it reminds me about the power of literacy.
7. The Diary of Anne Frank. The Diary of Anne Frank is a biography of her life and death. The things she went through during World War II as a Jewish girl with her family. The book is very intense and heartbreaking.
6. One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. One hundred years of solitude relates the story of la familia Buendia. Each character goes through different things as the time goes by. This book is on my list because it is a classic and its original language is Spanish. The book is long but very well written. Author Gabriel Garcia Marquez does a wonderful job at developing each character and making sense of the story as it goes by.
5. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. This book is the story of a lawyer trying to prove the innocence of a black man. The book has become controversial because of its main topic, but it is important to mention it.
4. 1984 by George Orwell. 1984 is the story of Big Brother and how the government watched over everything we do. It talks about how controlling the government can be to the point of changing people’s opinions. The book was very futuristic for its time, and it is something we are seeing today.
3. When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi. This book follows a neurosurgeon’s journey upon receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis. The story is very personal and touching because it reminds us about living our lives before it is too late. This book is in my top three because it made me cry at the end and it changed my perspective about life.
2. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice is the story of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett and their story from enemies to lovers. It is a classic that is beautifully written. It is romantic, and persuasive. I could not stop reading it, it is my favorite!
1. The Book of Mormon. This book is on the first place because it is another testament of Jesus Christ like the Bible. The Book of Mormon testifies of Jesus Christ and His divine mission as our Savior and Redeemer. My relationship with God has become closer after reading this book.
This is my top ten list of favorite books. I have tried to place each in the just place although it was hard. Please let me know if you have read any of these books and what you liked about it.
Despite being a woman, I do not identify as a feminist. Feminism encompasses various aspects, including women’s rights, gender equality, and the advocacy for women’s social, political, and other rights to be equal to those of men. While some may argue that gender equality has been achieved, recent statistics suggest otherwise. The feminist movement has been active since the mid-1800s, but what has truly changed? In this article, I will summarize the history of feminism and discuss how its approach has evolved over the years, often in ways that I believe are detrimental to society. I will share my perspective and propose more effective solutions to some of the controversial issues the feminist movement addresses.
Brief History of the Feminist Movement
The history of the feminist movement is divided into four distinct waves. The first wave formally began at the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848, where three hundred men and women rallied for women’s equality, focusing on securing women’s right to vote. The second wave emerged in the 1960s and continued into the 90s, unfolding within the anti-war and civil rights movements, as well as the growing self-awareness of various minority groups worldwide.
The third wave of feminism began in the mid-90s, emphasizing “universal womanhood,” body, gender, sexuality, and heteronormativity. Women of the third wave are known for being strong and empowered, defining feminine beauty on their own terms, and resisting male oppression. A significant event during this wave was the MeToo movement, which campaigned against sexual abuse, harassment, and rape culture. By this point, many goals of the second wave had been achieved, including greater female representation in leadership roles, abortion rights, access to birth control, expression and acceptance of female sexuality, and widespread public awareness and discussion of women’s rights and patriarchy.
Feminism Today and Opinion
The fourth wave is the last stage in which we are today. What sets this wave apart is the fact that the digital era, when the word about the movement spread way faster, easier. The wave started around 2012, and its main event is the Women’s March that took place in Washington DC on January 27th, 2017, with many other marches around the country.
Women in this movement often demand things that some may see as controversial or challenging traditional norms. They assert that women should have the freedom to wear whatever they choose without facing violent or sexual behavior, and advocate for the right to enjoy activities like drinking and partying without fear of harassment or abuse. A key phrase of this movement is “NO MEANS NO,” emphasizing that rapists and abusers must respect women’s boundaries. However, watching “NI UNA MAS” on Netflix, where a girl is taken advantage of after drinking and starts a movement for justice, I feel the approach can be misguided. It suggests women can act without consequences, which is unrealistic. The Book of Mormon teaches “there should be opposition in all things,” reminding us of the world is imperfect, and opposition exists. While I support women fighting for their rights globally—given 2.4 billion women lack equal economic opportunity and countries maintain barriers—our approach can be irresponsible.
I believe that working on the right issues can bring better, and smoother resolutions to society like how to properly punish rapists and sexual harassers and prevent their actions in the first place; how to illegalize child brides; how to secure our reproductive rights. These types of issues that will affect our next generations the hardest.
Conclusion
In conclusion, while feminism has achieved significant milestones over its four waves, from securing women’s suffrage and advancing civil rights to challenging gender norms and addressing sexual harassment. It is crucial to critically assess the direction of the movement today. The current wave of feminism emphasizes individual freedoms and rights, but it must also encourage responsible behavior and awareness of consequences. Ensuring women’s safety and equality requires a balanced approach that addresses both societal norms and individual actions.
