| Big on the Internet, comic con, conventions, San Diego Comic-Con By D.R. Medlen on Fri,5:42 This year will be SDCC's first year back to being an in-person event. While I am excited people are going in person again, I am very disappointed that they have listed no online events for this year. Read More > TV, bridgerton, Netflix, Regé-Jean Page By Princess Weekes on Fri,5:41 When it was announced that actor Regé-Jean Page would not be returning to Bridgerton it created a lot of unrest in the fandom that watched the series just to look at him. Still, in the time since, Page has not seemed to regret this choice and is even fine with the character being recast. Read More > Movies, Chris Pratt, Harrison Ford, Indiana Jones By Rachel Leishman on Fri,5:10 I'm sort of glad this conversation seems to be over now because it used to frustrate me every time it would appear. Mainly because I'd just be confronted with the knowledge that this franchise was seen as something easily done without Harrison Ford and that's never been the case. Read More > Movies, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Spider-Man By Rachel Ulatowski on Fri,4:30 It's hard to imagine anyone besides Tom Holland as the Marvel Cinematic Universe's (MCU) Spider-Man. However, back when Marvel first started searching for their Spider-Man, there were 5 other actors who were extremely close to nabbing the role. Here are all the actors confirmed to have auditioned for the MCU's Spider-Man. Read More > News, abortion, politics, WHPA By Vivian Kane on Fri,4:26 The House passed two bills today aimed at protecting abortion access after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade. The first is the Women’s Health Protection Act, which would prohibit a wide range of government restrictions on abortion, including abortion medications and abortion-related telemedicine, both of which are essential right now as abortion is banned […] Read More > TV, diversity, The Addams Family, Tim Burton, Wednesday By Alyssa Shotwell on Fri,3:42 Jewish cultural elements of his works, director Tim Burton has done and said a number of questionable things in his long film career. Read More > Gaming, Nintendo, Super Mario Bros. (franchise), Super Mario Odyssey By Rachel Ulatowski on Fri,3:18 'Mario' is one of the most successful game franchises of all time and one of the oldest, as well, with its creation dating back to 1981. The franchise centers around Mario, a heroic Italian plumber who frequently rescues damsels in distress. However, the appearance of "Mexican Mario" in 'Super Mario Odyssey' is a glaring example of its history of cultural appropriation. Read More > Movies By Princess Weekes on Fri,3:06 In 2005 screenwriter and producer Diablo Cody got her big break with the hit indie film Juno starring Elliot Page as the titular character who becomes a pregnant teen and decides to give the baby up for adoption. The film has been embraced by both pro-choice and anti-choice viewers, but after the overturning of Roe, Cody is ready to make sure the public knows where she stands. Read More > TV, LGBTQ Representation, Noah Schnapp, Stranger Things 4 By Princess Weekes on Fri,3:03 When I say I want Will (and Robin) to be happy, it isn't just about finding love, it is about finding that community that they can fully be themselves in. Read More > Big on the Internet, fanfic, fanfiction, LGBTQIA, sex, sex positivity By Ana Valens on Fri,2:26 A controversial essay by a queer fanfic critic reveals that our desires are shaped by politics, and can exclude certain bodies. Here's how to change that. Read More > Movies, Netflix, persuasion, representation By Princess Weekes on Fri,1:29 Netflix’s new adaptation of the Jane Austen novel Persuasion modernized a lot—but falls into this annoying casting trope: casting men of color as lesser love interests. Read More > News, climate change, Joe Manchin, Lies, politics By Vivian Kane on Fri,1:04 Once again, Senate Democrats are on the verge of passing meaningful legislation, only to have Joe Manchin kill the whole thing at the last minute. Read More > TV, LGBTQIA, Netflix, Noah Schnapp, Stranger Things By Rachel Ulatowski on Fri,11:34 For quite awhile now, Will Byers' (Noah Schnapp) sexuality has been a hot topic of discussion among 'Stranger Things' fans. Early on, some of the hints could've been interpreted as Will merely growing up a different pace then his friends. However, season 4 took it further and stopped just short of having Will explicitly come out. Now, Schnapp is officially confirming Will is gay. Read More > Anime, animation, anime, Anime Expo, Anime Expo 2022, CrunchyRoll, Spy x Family, Wit Studio By Kirsten Carey on Fri,10:32 In the months leading up to the premiere of the Spy x Family anime in the winter 2022 block, I found myself deeply curious and intrigued. Read More > |
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