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A Bigot Almost Wrote Superman
A Bigot Almost Wrote Superman
The Man of Steel flies above the reactionaries
Nick Bundarin
Jul 9, 2023
Fact: Kevin Conroy Was Gay
Fact: Kevin Conroy Was Gay
Don’t let awful people drag him back into the Bat-Closet
Chad Parenteau
Dec 11, 2022
Lovers or Love Triangle?: Unpacking Queer Characters in ‘Challengers’
Lovers or Love Triangle?: Unpacking Queer Characters in ‘Challengers’
On the Difference Between Homosocial Desire, Sublimation, and Sexuality
Faithe J Day
May 5
The Bittersweet Beauty of ‘Our Colors’
The Bittersweet Beauty of ‘Our Colors’
Our Colors is a coming-of-age manga about a closeted gay teenager’s struggle to be comfortable with himself.
Heather Veley
Dec 1, 2022
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Suicide Squad ISEKAI— Three-Episode Premiere Review
Suicide Squad ISEKAI— Three-Episode Premiere Review
The Suicide Squad finds itself in a universe of magic and otherworldly creatures in this new anime-themed series
Keith Price
Jun 30
To Live or Die in La Vega — Zorro: Man of the Dead
To Live or Die in La Vega — Zorro: Man of the Dead
“Don Quixote meets Narcos”
Dark Aether
Jun 30
The (Non)Feminism of ‘Grease’
The (Non)Feminism of ‘Grease’
Gender is a tool used to police women in ‘Grease’
Lady Horatia
Jun 29
‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ Starts Off Brilliantly, But Gradually Loses Steam
‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ Starts Off Brilliantly, But Gradually Loses Steam
This new spin-off from the popular apocalyptic franchise has moments of greatness, but can’t tie its story together in a meaningful way
Cian McGrath
Jun 28
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Reflecting on Gratitude and Gallows Humor in Marlon Wayans’ “Good Grief”
Reflecting on Gratitude and Gallows Humor in Marlon Wayans’ “Good G...
On Conscious Grieving and Collective Healing in Amazon Prime’s Latest Comedy Special
Faithe J Day
Jun 7
‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ is Even Better Than Its Predecessor
‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ is Even Better Than Its Predecessor
George Miller’s latest entry in the ‘Mad Max’ series features some of the best action in cinema history
Cian McGrath
Jun 6
‘Perfect Days’ is a Sweet and Tender Story, But Still Feels Incomplete
‘Perfect Days’ is a Sweet and Tender Story, But Still Feels Incomplete
Wim Wenders’ latest film is a heartfelt look at finding meaning in life
Cian McGrath
Jun 5
The Star Wars Universe Must Stop Expanding — Before It Destroys Itself
The Star Wars Universe Must Stop Expanding — Before It Destroys Itself
We Weren’t Suppose To Know Everything About The Galaxy Far, Far Away…
Illmatical
Jun 16
Giant Monster Reminds Us of The Virtue of Being Human
Giant Monster Reminds Us of The Virtue of Being Human
Godzilla Minus One (2023)
Deniz Arslan
Jun 6
‘The Giver’ is a Timeless Tale of Utopia and Freedom
‘The Giver’ is a Timeless Tale of Utopia and Freedom
Book Review of The Giver by Lois Lowry
Yusuf Ali
Jun 10
Star Wars: The Acolyte — Two-Episode Premiere Review
Star Wars: The Acolyte — Two-Episode Premiere Review
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away….Lucasfilm returned us to the era of the High Republic.
Keith Price
Jun 9
What's Wrong with Cozy Games?
What's Wrong with Cozy Games?
“You must be one of those Animal Crossing losers.”
Michelle Kwan
Dec 1, 2023
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