Shelby Elpers
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Shelby Elpers is a freelance pop culture writer. She is the Sports Entertainment Editor at Fangirlish and the Weekday News Editor at Tell-Tale TV.

Chris Evans and Paul Rudd on Playing the Superheroes You Love

Variety’s Actors on Actors series is one of my favorite things the Internet has to offer when it comes to actors discussing their work with each other. The pairs are always incredibly complementary and the conversations are usually compelling and…

‘Stargirl’ 1×06 Review: “The Justice Society”

Stargirl Season 1 Episode 6, “The Justice Society,” is an electrifying hour with character-driven stories and the first official team-up of the new JSA. The last five minutes contain a visual so powerful that it will stick with me for…

‘Stargirl’ 1×05 Review: “Hourman and Dr. Mid-Nite”

There’s no better time to round up the rest of the Justice Society of America than on Halloween night, when no one will question a glowing hourglass or a cognitive, cosmic staph. Stargirl Season 1 Episode 5, “Hourman and Dr.…

‘Stargirl’ 1×04 Review: “Wildcat”

Stargirl 1×04, “Wildcat,” serves as a moving origin story for the Justice Society of America’s new Wildcat, Yolanda Montez. This powerful episode handles topics like slut-shaming and bullying, among others, with the severity they deserve, without losing the levity of…

‘Stargirl’ 1×03 Review: “Icicle”

Stargirl Season 1 Episode 3, “Icicle,” expands the Stargirl universe beyond the core duo of Courtney and Pat. This comes with the arrival of a new villain and the beginnings of a new Justice Society of America.  Things are picking…

‘Stargirl’ 1×02 Review: “S.T.R.I.P.E”

Stargirl 1×02 “S.T.R.I.P.E.” feels like the beginning of a long love letter to chosen families. While it’s also a rewarding episode for comics fans, “S.T.R.I.P.E.” dives deeper into one of Stargirl’s core relationships — Pat and Courtney.  Brainwave’s generally lackluster…

‘Stargirl’ 1×01 Review: “Pilot”

As far as series premieres go for DCTV shows, Stargirl Season 1 Episode 1, “Pilot,” may very well be one of the best. Stargirl proves it is sure of itself within the first ten minutes by establishing humor and heart…

‘Parks and Recreation’ Roundtable: Reunion Discussion

Fans were lucky enough to return to Pawnee, Indiana (sort of) this week in the form of a much-needed Parks and Recreation episode, “A Parks and Recreation Special.” The special virtually reunited the cast and a few guest stars as…

‘Legacies’ 2×16 Review: “Facing Darkness Is Kinda My Thing”

Legacies Season 2 Episode 16, “Facing Darkness Is Kinda My Thing,” is the stuff of fairy-tale dreams, but of course it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. This episode has all the tropes of a classic fairy tale and reestablishes modern…

‘Legacies’ 2×15 Review: “Life Was So Much Easier When I Only Cared About Myself”

Legacies Season 2 Episode 15, “Life Was So Much Easier When I Only Cared About Myself,” takes a deep dive into what the Salvatore School looks like when Dark Josie walks the halls. This episode spotlights one of Legacies strengths…