| Big on the Internet, DC Comics, Marvel Comics By Kate Gardner on Thu,3:38 Which heroes do you want to see take to the screen, and who do you want to play them? We've got some ideas, and let us know yours in the comments. Read More > Movies, Brightburn, Elizabeth Banks, horror films By Chelsea Steiner on Thu,3:17 Here's the thing: adopting an alien baby that crash-landed in your backyard can be a mixed bag. Read More > Movies, Captain America (character), Steve Rogers, the russo brothers By Rachel Leishman on Thu,2:17 You know, the Russo brothers may just like to watch us all suffer. Read More > Movies, Captain Marvel (movie), giveaway, IMAX By Chelsea Steiner on Thu,1:56 Captain Marvel opens in theaters tomorrow, and if you're like us, you can't wait to see it on the big screen. Read More > Gaming, sexual assault, Steam, Valve By Vivian Kane on Thu,1:53 Valve has long had a problem with their own rules. For years, the game developer/publisher/digital distribution company's ban on "pornographic content" was inconsistently enforced and ever-changing, and appeared to disproportionately target smaller games and visual novels. Read More > Books, Avon Books, books, romance By Princess Weekes on Thu,1:48 This list features romances with East Asian, South East Asian, Black, white, and Jewish men and women looking to find love in this messy world we call life. Read More > Movies, Emma Thompson, Late Night, Mindy Kaling By Kate Gardner on Thu,1:12 "We are just demanding more inclusive storytelling. We want to see ourselves reflected. When I was coming up, I didn’t even think I was owed that." Read More > Comics, Captain Marvel, Captain Marvel (movie), contributors By Tia Vasiliou on Thu,12:26 If you live on planet C-53, you’ve probably heard a lot about Captain Marvel lately, discussing everything from her origin story in the comics to anticipation for the film. For me, none of that has been louder than my mom’s excitement when she called me after she first saw a trailer. “Captain Marvel! She isn’t wearing a bathing suit! She’s wearing a flight suit! She’s a pilot!” Read More > TV, Fred Andrews, Luke Perry, Riverdale By Rachel Leishman on Thu,12:10 Luke Perry, who starred as Archie's father, Fred Andrews, suddenly passed away from a stroke, and many were shocked and saddened by the news. So, how is The CW's Riverdale going to honor their late father figure? Read More > Movies, exclusive, kitaro kosaka, okko's inn, trailers By Kaila Hale-Stern on Thu,12:01 Director Kitarō Kōsaka, once a key animator for Studio Ghibli, has an uplifting ghost story to share with kids of all ages in 'Okko's Inn.' Read More > TV, Arrow, Arrowverse, Stephen Amell, The CW By Princess Weekes on Thu,11:45 Stephen Amell shared the news that Arrow will return for ten episodes in the fall, in what will be the end of the series. It is the end of an era. Read More > TV, Supernatural By Jessica Mason on Thu,10:21 After the emotional 300th episode left us all crying through a mini hiatus, The CW's Supernatural is back tonight with monsters, demi-gods, magic, and (probably) more terrible decisions. And what better treat for viewers than the return of our favorite ginger witch, Rowena, to help out the Winchesters (again) in their time of need? Read More > Big on the Internet, things we saw today By Princess Weekes on Wed,6:09 In an excellent piece from Tor.com, Emily Asher-Perrin asks the question: "Is Dune a 'white savior' narrative?" providing great evidence and discourse as to why this discussion has been going on for as long as the book has been out Read More > TV, Klaus Hargreeves, Misfits, Nathan Young, Robert Sheehan, The Umbrella Academy By Rachel Leishman on Wed,6:08 Klaus is essentially the American version of Nathan. Read More > TV, LGBTQ Representation By Jewel Queen on Wed,5:45 Half of me is happy there's more LGBTQ+ representation in the modern generation of animated shows, allowing for today’s children to get the representation we never had before growing up, with the rise of shows like Steven Universe and Voltron, with their massive fandoms and popularity. However, the other half of me knows that we have still taken only mere steps, rather than long strides in order get LGBTQ+ representation in animation to be where we need it. Read More > Space, female astronauts, NASA, Spacewalk By Chelsea Steiner on Wed,5:41 NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Christina Koch will be doing the spacewalk, with ground support from Canadian Space Agency flight controller Kristen Facciol, at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. Read More > News, donald trump, LGBTQ discrimination, LGBTQIA By Vivian Kane on Wed,5:23 This week, the Senate confirmed Allison Jones Rushing to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, a position with a lifetime appointment. Rushing is only 37 and the country's youngest federal judge. She's also terrible. Read More > |
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