About

Hello and welcome to my blog! My name is Tara Mann, I am a sophomore Creative Writing student minoring in Computer Science at Chapman University. I am originally from Monterey, CA, I love all things musical theatre, and I enjoy watching movies and TV shows. Since I am primarily a writer and also an actor, when watching I tend to focus on the writing and acting within a film/TV show, rather than the camera angles, lighting, editing, etc. In addition, I enjoy singing and playing piano so I pay close attention to soundtracks since they have a big effect on the general feel of the movie/TV show.

My interests range through nearly all genres of film, but my favorites tend to be action, sci-fi, superhero, or musical. Action, sci-fi, and superhero movies interest me because of the suspense, intensity, and mystery often surrounding them. They keep me on the edge of my seat and I always notice something new when I watch them. With musicals, I love seeing how they are brought to life on screen rather than onstage and comparing how they were changed to fit the medium better.

I am really excited to explore films I have not been introduced to yet, specifically through the lens of feminism and LGBTQ+ representation. As a straight white cisgender female, I have some privilege and very little understanding of what others experience. I hope to fix that by examining films that are related in some way to gender and LGBTQ+ issues, and hopefully become a better ally possessing a more open mind.