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Adina Bernstein

Adina Bernstein

I am a Brooklyn, NY born and raised writer who needs writing to find sanity in an insane world. To quote Charlotte Bronte: “I'm just going to write because I cannot help it.” You can find me on Twitter @Writergurlny.

  • Features

    A Jewish Filmmaker in His Formative Years: James Gray’s ‘Armageddon Time’ vs. Steven Spielberg’s ‘The Fabelmans’

    by Adina Bernstein December 29, 2022
    by Adina Bernstein December 29, 2022

    There’s something fascinating about learning who a respected artist was as a child. Seeing who they were and who they grew up to speaks volumes about who they are as human beings and a creator.…

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    ‘Call Jane’: The Story of Abortion Outside of the System

    by Adina Bernstein November 28, 2022
    by Adina Bernstein November 28, 2022

    Abortion is one of those topics that are guaranteed to generate strong opinions, regardless of where one stands on the political and religious scale. At the end of the day, it is just another medical…

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    Three Simple Questions for Creating an Adaptation of a Jane Austen Novel

    by Adina Bernstein August 31, 2022
    by Adina Bernstein August 31, 2022

    Adapting a beloved novel for the screen or the stage is not as easy as it appears to be. Though the characters and narrative are already set, it is up to the writers to transport…

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    ‘The Princess’ or a Story of a Girl Who Saves Herself

    by Adina Bernstein August 10, 2022
    by Adina Bernstein August 10, 2022

    We all know the stereotype of a fairy tale princess (who may or not be unconscious) waiting for a man to rescue her and save the day. The new Hulu movie, The Princess, takes this stereotype and smashes…

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    Thirty Years Later, ‘A League of Their Own’ Is Still an Anomaly

    by Adina Bernstein July 19, 2022
    by Adina Bernstein July 19, 2022

    Thirty years ago, A League of Their Own hit theaters. Starring Geena Davis, Madonna, and Tom Hanks, it told the true story of the AAGBPL, an all-female baseball league that played in the lieu of…

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    The Best Thing About ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ Is Its Universality

    by Adina Bernstein June 24, 2022
    by Adina Bernstein June 24, 2022

    The best stories are universal. Regardless of the period it takes place in, the language, and the culture, there is something or someone for the audience to understand as their own. In 2002, the indie…

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    ‘Hook’: Holding Onto Your Child Self in an Adult World

    by Adina Bernstein March 12, 2022
    by Adina Bernstein March 12, 2022

    As an adult, it’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind. Work, marriage, kids, etc., can eat up our day before we know it’s gone. Sometimes we need a proverbial kick in the…

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    ‘The Crucible’: Timeless, Powerful, and Forever Universal

    by Adina Bernstein November 28, 2021
    by Adina Bernstein November 28, 2021

    In 1953, a new play premiered. Written by the legendary playwright Arthur Miller, The Crucible is loosely based on the Salem Witch Trials. Though the narrative is based on historical events, Miller was indirectly talking…

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    ‘The Last Letter from Your Lover’: An Underdeveloped Period Romance

    by Adina Bernstein August 27, 2021
    by Adina Bernstein August 27, 2021

    I love a good romance. The first spark of something, the quickening heartbeat of the growing attraction, the crescendo when the couple comes together, and the happy moment when they walk off into the sunset.…

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    Is Nate the Villain of ‘The Devil Wears Prada’?

    by Adina Bernstein August 2, 2021
    by Adina Bernstein August 2, 2021

    When considering whether to accept a job or not, one of the factors is the work-life balance. In an ideal world, we would be able to leave at the same time every day and have…

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    ‘Quo Vadis, Aida?’: A Modern ‘Schindler’s List’

    by Adina Bernstein May 18, 2021
    by Adina Bernstein May 18, 2021

    After the Holocaust, the catchphrase “Never Again” caught fire. It was supposed to be the reminder of what hate and prejudice can do to humanity. But in the 76 years since World War II ended,…

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    ‘Moxie’: A New High School Movie for a New Era

    by Adina Bernstein April 6, 2021
    by Adina Bernstein April 6, 2021

    High school movies are a dime a dozen. Though the specific narrative, characters, and details will vary, the genre, for the most part, is pretty cookie-cutter. The new Netflix film, Moxie (based on the book…

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    Thirty Years of ‘My Girl’: Friendship, Firsts, and Tears

    by Adina Bernstein March 3, 2021
    by Adina Bernstein March 3, 2021

    There are first experiences in life we never forget. The first kiss; the first time someone you love dies; your first best friend. Though they may seem small in retrospect, those developments can feel earth-shattering…

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    ‘The Dig’ Is Not Worth the Ground It Is Built On

    by Adina Bernstein February 14, 2021
    by Adina Bernstein February 14, 2021

    When we think of archeology, we think of exotic locales, hordes of ancient buried treasures, and danger coming from the locals who are not pleased by the sudden appearance of strangers. But in reality, it…

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    ‘9 to 5’: 40 Years Old and Still Relevant

    by Adina Bernstein December 26, 2020
    by Adina Bernstein December 26, 2020

    Sometimes, comedy’s purpose is more than a good laugh. It is able to make a point as few things can. This year is the 40th anniversary of 9 to 5. Looking back on the last…

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    ‘Sabrina’ (1995): Ormond, Ford, and Kinnear Can’t Match Hepburn, Bogart, and Holden

    by Adina Bernstein December 9, 2020
    by Adina Bernstein December 9, 2020

    When a film is labeled as “classic”, there is a certain something about it. Entertaining and inspiring multiple generations of audiences, its success goes far beyond the initial response from moviegoers. Unfortunately, this sometimes inspires…

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    ‘Charlie’s Angels’ (2000): The Perfect Reboot

    by Adina Bernstein November 28, 2020
    by Adina Bernstein November 28, 2020

    Seemingly every year, Hollywood looks to the past for inspiration. Specifically, the spotlight falls on successful movies and television shows from previous decades. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the 1960s and 1970s were…

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    ‘The King’s Speech’: A Human Look at Royalty

    by Adina Bernstein November 6, 2020
    by Adina Bernstein November 6, 2020

    For most, if not all of us, fairy tales are part and parcel of the fiction we are introduced to when we are young. Tales of kings and queens, princes and princesses tell us what…

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    ‘The Great Dictator’: A Satire with an Always Vital Message

    by Adina Bernstein October 8, 2020
    by Adina Bernstein October 8, 2020

    War is complicated. Humanity is complicated. Put them together and there is a perfect storm of destruction and loss of life. But satire has a way of allowing us to both laugh and think clearly.…

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    ‘Easy A’ is a Perfect Update to ‘The Scarlet Letter’

    by Adina Bernstein September 8, 2020
    by Adina Bernstein September 8, 2020

    There has always been a double standard when it comes to what happens in the bedroom. Men can do whatever they want and no one bats an eye. Women, however, are bound to a strict…

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    ‘Clueless’ is the Perfect High School Movie

    by Adina Bernstein July 18, 2020
    by Adina Bernstein July 18, 2020

    High school movies are a dime a dozen. Every generation has more than enough high school movies to call their own. But, like any genre, some movies are forgettable and there are other movies that…

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    ‘Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga’ is Mostly a Waste of Its Talented Parts

    by Adina Bernstein July 4, 2020
    by Adina Bernstein July 4, 2020

    The story of the underdog is one of the oldest stories in human history. It has inspired countless people over the generations to go for what they want, despite the obstacles that stand in their…

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    ‘Pocahontas’: Historical Fact or Disney Myth?

    by Adina Bernstein June 10, 2020
    by Adina Bernstein June 10, 2020

    Since the beginning of history, writers have looked to the past to inspire them. The problem with this perspective is that when history fades into myth, the real person and the real story are often…

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    ‘To Be or Not to Be’: 1942 or 1983?

    by Adina Bernstein May 13, 2020
    by Adina Bernstein May 13, 2020

    Wartime comedies must walk a fine line. Obviously, they have to be funny. But they also have to fully present in a world in which war is the norm. In 1942, the original To Be or…

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    ‘Armageddon’ vs. ‘Deep Impact’: Clash of the Late 90’s World Ending Flicks

    by Adina Bernstein April 25, 2020
    by Adina Bernstein April 25, 2020

    Since the advent of computer technology in the last few decades, world-ending movies have become a staple of the Hollywood blockbuster. In 1998, Armageddon and Deep Impact were released within a few weeks of each…

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    ‘Contagion’ and the Thin Line Between Art and Life

    by Adina Bernstein March 24, 2020
    by Adina Bernstein March 24, 2020

    It has been said many times that life imitates art and art imitates life. In 2011, the film Contagion hit theaters. At the time, it was just a movie about a virus that had the…

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    ‘Clueless’ (1995) vs. ‘Emma.’ (2020): Which is Better?

    by Adina Bernstein March 12, 2020
    by Adina Bernstein March 12, 2020

    The opening paragraph of Jane Austen’s 1815 novel Emma is as follows: “Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition, seemed to unite some of the best blessings of existence;…

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    ‘Little Women’ (1994) vs. ‘Little Women’ (2019): Which is Better?

    by Adina Bernstein January 24, 2020
    by Adina Bernstein January 24, 2020

    When I was about ten or eleven, someone gave me a child’s abridged version of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, Little Women. The story of the March sisters growing up in Civil War-era Massachusetts left…

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  • DramaReviews

    ‘Bombshell’ Isn’t Quite the “Bomb” as You May Expect it to Be

    by Adina Bernstein December 25, 2019
    by Adina Bernstein December 25, 2019

    Sadly, sexual assault and sexual harassment in the workplace have been the norm for years now. Especially by powerful men who use sex as a tool against female subordinates or women who lack power. In…

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    ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ Reminds Audiences Why They Love Mister Rogers

    by Adina Bernstein December 3, 2019
    by Adina Bernstein December 3, 2019

    When Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood went off the air in 2001, it was the end of an era. Fred Rogers died two years later, leaving a gap in our cultural landscape that will never be filled.…

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