Is she ‘difficult’?

Is she ‘difficult’?

by | Dec 21, 2015 | Articles, Arts

At the Advocate, we love “difficult” women. The label is often applied to women who speak their minds without apology, have sincere desires, and are tenacious in reaching their goals — all things we really admire in people. But only as they apply to women are these...
Reckoning With Image

Reckoning With Image

by | Dec 14, 2015 | Articles, Arts

If you’ve ever studied the backgrounds of selfies for a hint of what the subject’s life is really about, then Portraits: Revealing & Concealing may be of particular interest to you. The manner in which people choose to represent themselves in pictures, paint,...
Don’t miss Les Mis

Don’t miss Les Mis

by | Dec 7, 2015 | Articles, Arts, Music

Tom Hooper’s 2012 film adaptation of the iconic musical Les Misérables left many viewers with mixed feelings. Hugh Jackman’s big sideburns? Revolutionary. Russell Crowe’s singing? Misérable. Fortunately, there’s a fresh way to dive into Claude-Michel Schönberg’s...