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Mina Reinckens

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BSR Contributor Since December 31, 1969

Mina Reinckens (she/her pronouns) is a Philadelphia-based freelance writer. She received her degree in English literature from Bryn Mawr College and is particularly interested in politics, interactive narrative mediums, and her dog, Latke. You can follow her on Twitter @Mina_Reinck.

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When Minor Figures blanketed Philly street art with oat milk ads, including on this South Broad Street mural, Philly artists quickly reclaimed the space. (Photo by Praise Dobler.)

When a UK-based oat milk company pasted over Philly street art, our artists answered

Street (sm)arts
When Minor Figures Oat Milk pasted ads over street art across the city, many Philadelphians responded in force. Who belongs in this space, and why did this ad campaign feel so personal to so many? Mina Reinckens talks with four Philadelphia artists.
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Mina Reinckens

Features 5 minute read
Normalized or radicalized? Bi Jean Ngo plays a content moderator in ‘Sin Eaters.’ (Image courtesy of Theatre Exile.)

Theatre Exile presents Anna Moench’s ‘Sin Eaters’

The cost of safety
Theatre Exile’s ‘Sin Eaters’ takes advantage of the digital stage to tell a gripping story about the content moderators who make the internet what it is today. Mina Reinckens reviews.
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Mina Reinckens

Reviews 3 minute read
Inviting viewers to join the story: Renea Brown as Sarah Crew in ‘The Little Princess.’ (Image courtesy of Quintessence.)

Quintessence presents Suli Holum and Priyanka Shetty’s ‘The Little Princess’

An interactive 'Princess'
Quintessence Theatre revisits a beloved childhood narrative for the holidays with its own interactive adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s ‘A Little Princess.’ Mina Reinckens reviews.
Mina Reinckens

Mina Reinckens

Reviews 3 minute read
Theatre Exile’s ‘D-Pad’ brings both passion and outrage. (Image courtesy of Theatre Exile.)

Theatre Exile presents Jeremy Gable’s ‘D-Pad’

Beyond Gamergate
Theatre Exile presents ‘D-Pad,’ an almost-too-real narrative about a woman of color facing down the gaming industry. Mina Reinckens reviews.
Mina Reinckens

Mina Reinckens

Reviews 3 minute read
A portrait of devotion: Martine Chevallier and Barbara Sukowa in 'Deux.' (Image courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.)

Philadelphia Film Festival 2020: Filippo Meneghetti’s ‘Deux’

A tender, defiant love
Filippo Meneghetti’s French-language film ‘Deux’ (‘Two of Us’) is a poignant love story and new queer classic. Mina Reinckens reviews the Philadelphia Film Festival screening.
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Mina Reinckens

Articles 3 minute read
Misadventures of the undead in Staten Island: Kayvan Novak, Nadja Demetriou, and Matt Berry in ‘What We Do in the Shadows.’ (Image copyright FX Studios.)

Here’s why everybody should watch FX’s ‘What We Do in the Shadows’

My favorite murderers
Killers with no regard for human life may not sound like the most queer-positive demographic, but everyone should be watching ‘What We Do in the Shadows,’ a lovingly queer TV series about vampires. Mina Reinckens reviews.
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Mina Reinckens

Articles 4 minute read
An engaging, diverse cast (clockwise from left): Ang Bey, Christine Toy Johnson, and J. Hernandez star in ‘The Days of Re-Creation.’ (Images courtesy of PTC.)

Philadelphia Theatre Company presents ‘The Days of Re-Creation’

What streaming theater should be
With ‘The Days of Re-Creation,’ Philadelphia Theatre Company presents seven short plays that reinterpret the Book of Genesis in the best use of Zoom you’ve ever seen. Mina Reinckens reviews.
Mina Reinckens

Mina Reinckens

Articles 3 minute read
These performances don’t suffer for the lack of a live audience: William Daniels and Taylor Morgan in Allens Lane’s ‘Eurydice.’ (Image courtesy of Allen’s Lane.)

Philly Fringe 2020: Allens Lane presents Sarah Ruhl’s ‘Eurydice’

Til death do us part
Allens Lane’s ‘Eurydice’ explores themes of isolation and heartbreak in a way that feels familiar in a world marked by COVID-19. Mina Reinckens reviews.
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Mina Reinckens

Articles 3 minute read
Adora is back, in an affirming, truly beautiful adventure. (Image courtesy of Netflix.)

DreamWorks and Netflix present the final season of ‘She-Ra and the Princesses of Power’

Chicken soup for the queer soul
Unlike those in many other movies and TV shows, the queer characters in the new ‘She-Ra’ are not sidelined or disposable. They’re central to the adventure. It gives Mina Reinckens hope for the future.
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Mina Reinckens

Articles 4 minute read
Beautiful visuals, unforgettable soundtrack: ‘Sayonara Wild Hearts’ is a top pick. (Image courtesy of Simogo.)

Five great stay-at-home video games that don’t need a console

Chicken soup for the mobile gamer soul
Looking for something fun and relaxing to play that won’t break the bank or take all day? Mina Reinckens curates five suggestions to try right now on your phone.
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Mina Reinckens

Essays 5 minute read
BoJack helps us look honestly at ourselves. (Image courtesy of Netflix.)

Streaming in quarantine: ‘BoJack Horseman’ vs. ‘The Good Place’

Your guide to two TV gems
Picking the right philosophical approach to your TV-in-isolation experience can be a daunting task. With zero spoilers, Mina Reinckens helps you choose the show that’s right for your quarantine.
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Mina Reinckens

Articles 5 minute read
Finished with the gatekeepers of comedy: Hannah Gadsby is touring her new show, ‘Douglas.’ (Image courtesy of the Kimmel Center.)

The Kimmel Center presents Hannah Gadsby’s ‘Douglas’

The great Gadsby
Comedian Hannah Gadsby returns with a brand-new show, taking aim at institutional discrimination with levity and an art-history lecture. Mina Reinckens reviews.
Mina Reinckens

Mina Reinckens

Essays 4 minute read
Revolutionizing Shakespeare for the collage of everyday people with '154 Revisited.' (Image courtesy of Tai Verley.)
'FORTUNE' highlights contemporary and unique perspectives on Asian American identity. (Photo by Joseph Amsel.)
'STEM FEMMES' combines STEM and art, highlighting women's achievements and innovations. (Photo by Cass Meehan)