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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
Adorable Adrian Adonis Shoots His Own Ballad
Adorable Adrian Adonis Shoots His Own Ballad
“Who helped convince a generation that homosexuality was a choice as easy as donning a pink cowboy hat?”
Chad Parenteau
May 17, 2023
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
When BL Manga Dabbles in Horror
When BL Manga Dabbles in Horror
The Summer Hikaru Died
Heather Veley
Oct 13, 2023
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‘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
‘Io capitano’ Struggles to Justify its Fable-like Story
‘Io capitano’ Struggles to Justify its Fable-like Story
Matteo Garrone’s migration film is appropriately harrowing, but isn’t quite able to tie its narrative together
Cian McGrath
Jun 27
Evil Supermen: Homelander, Omni-Man, and Our Relationship with Power
Evil Supermen: Homelander, Omni-Man, and Our Relationship with Power
Homelander, Omni-Man, and other Superman pastiches can tell us something about how our society relates to power
Scott Gladstein
Jun 27
The Irreplaceable Atmosphere that Video Game Music Creates
The Irreplaceable Atmosphere that Video Game Music Creates
Music makes the scene
Elvia M.
Jun 25
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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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