Yes, I wrote what I wrote, and yes, I really do think we need a guide, of sorts. Not a comprehensive one, because a) I don’t have time for that and b) I don’t know everything and c) there are…
Editorial
We’ve got a lot of opinions. Take them or leave them – but the opinions remain… ours.
Fandoms and Misogyny: From Supergirl to Outlander
I’ve been thinking about this subject a lot lately, especially after the flack Melissa Benoist caused for using a line from the show to make an equivalence suggesting that losing her boyfriend (Mon-El), felt to Kara like losing her entire…
Can Does Not Equal Should – Why Not All Art Should Be Produced
I can’t believe I’m having to dive into this conversation when, presumably, we’re all adults here – or at least the reading comprehension of one – but this needs to be said, so I will say it. We have probably…
Fandom Doppelgängers: Do You Think They Look Alike?
If you’re anything like me, you have a strange habit of seeing celebrity faces everywhere you go. Some of you may even get told rather frequently that you look like a certain celeb (I get told too often I look…
Why Are Diverse Shows the First to Get Axed?
It’s the age-old question – or fine, it’s not, but it’s at least the new question being asked every year, without fault, as we look at what Pilots get made, what gets ordered to series, what is given full-season orders,…
Forgiveness Is A Choice We Define
I’d like you all to get on the galloping trope-horse with me for a second to talk about something that I think is the definition of poor writing. It’s not only poor writing, but it reinforces unhealthy behavior and outdated…
Art vs Artist: Where Do We Draw The Line?
Brie Larson refused to clap for Casey Affleck as he was awarded his Oscar this season, and the world exploded in a series of back and forth re-tweets and think-pieces as everyone tried to figure out the right stance on…