Paola Mardo

Writer. Audio/Creative Producer. Columnist, Film School Rejects.
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Moana Takes Classic Disney to New Frontiers

By Paola Mardo 

It’s a beautiful, if risk-averse, representation of Pacific Islander culture and a resilient heroine.

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The Makers of Ghost in the Shell Don’t Seem to Give a F*ck About Whitewashing

By Paola Mardo 

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Exploring America’s Fascination with Princesses Through Movies

By Paola Mardo 

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The Pros and Cons of Glasses-Free 3D Movies

By Paola Mardo 

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The Magical Marketing of Moonlight

By Paola Mardo 

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Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk and the Challenge of Immersive Cinema

By Paola Mardo 

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Remaking Mulan and Aladdin will be Disney’s Greatest Challenge Yet

By Paola Mardo 

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Ava DuVernay’s 13th and the Importance of Telling True Stories

By Paola Mardo 

In this essay from 2016, Paola Mardo explores the importance of telling true stories as Ava DuVernay did with her phenomenal documentary, 13th.

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13th Trailer: Ava DuVernay Examines the Evolution of Slavery in America

By Paola Mardo