It's Pride Month, so let's take a bit of a deep dive into the complicated history of queer comic book characters and the "Big Two" publishers, Marvel Comics and DC Comics. I started reading comic books in the early 90s, with my very first comic book purchase being Avengers #345 (Part 5 of "Operation: Galactic … Continue reading The complex history of Marvel and DC’s queer characters
Carrie Fisher, Ming-Na Wen, Ashanti among women receiving Hollywood Walk of Fame stars
The names of artists who are slated to receive the honor of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2022 have been released. This year's list includes a slew of pop culture female icons including Star Wars' Carrie Fisher, Disney princess Ming-Na Wen, and Grammy Award-winning Ashanti. Other women receiving their stars on … Continue reading Carrie Fisher, Ming-Na Wen, Ashanti among women receiving Hollywood Walk of Fame stars
First Look: Barbara Gordon in season 3 of HBO Max’s Titans
With the transformation of Jason Todd to Red Hood, the upcoming season of Titans is certain to be an ambitious one. In addition to Red Hood, the show will also be introducing famed Batman villain Scarecrow (Vincent Kartheiser) as well as former Batgirl herself, Barbara Gordon. Barbara will be played by Savannah Welch (The Transcendents) … Continue reading First Look: Barbara Gordon in season 3 of HBO Max’s Titans
Love, Victor shines with a more mature season 2
*Spoiler-free Review* Love, Victor was one of the best new shows of last year, and it's eagerly-anticipated sophomore season didn't disappoint. All 10 episodes are now available to stream on Hulu. The first episode picks up right where we left off at the end of season one, with Victor (Michael Cimino) coming out as a … Continue reading Love, Victor shines with a more mature season 2
How Cruella nails the villain origin story
First of all, if you haven't seen Cruella yet, stop reading and go watch it. The aesthetic alone is worth it. Furthermore, I believe it to be one of the best movies of 2021. Yes, it's THAT good. The two leading Emma's, Stone and Thompson, delivery Oscar-worthy performances from beginning to end. The writing is … Continue reading How Cruella nails the villain origin story
Issa Rae tapped to voice Spider-Woman for Into the Spider-Verse sequel
Issa Rae can now add superhero to her resume. The industry multi-hyphenate has lined up her next gig after wrapping the final season of her hit series Insecure by joining the animated sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse as Jessica Drew, aka Spider-Woman. Rae is just the latest casting announcement for the highly-anticipated sequel, along … Continue reading Issa Rae tapped to voice Spider-Woman for Into the Spider-Verse sequel
Marvel Studios sets production dates for 2 new female-fronted shows
Ms. Marvel and She-Hulk are about to be joined by two more female superheroes on the Disney+ streaming landscape. Marvel Studios has announced production start dates for the Hawkeye spin-off Echo, and the Iron Man-adjacent Ironheart. Production on Echo will begin in January of 2022, with Ironheart beginning shortly thereafter in April 2022. Echo, aka … Continue reading Marvel Studios sets production dates for 2 new female-fronted shows
New dates set for Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill 25th Anniversary Tour, Liz Phair added
After previously postponing tour dates in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Alanis Morissette is hitting the road again. The seven-time Grammy winning singer/songwriter has announced new tour dates for the Jagged Little Pill 25th Anniversary World Tour. The tour will include 35 shows in the United States, beginning August 12, 2021 in Austin, TX … Continue reading New dates set for Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill 25th Anniversary Tour, Liz Phair added
The L Word: Generation Q sets season 2 premiere date
Sophie's choice is upon us. Multiple sources, including series regular Jacqueline Toboni, have confirmed that season two of The L Word: Generation Q will premiere towards the end of summer on August 6, 2021 on Showtime. Last season left us with a couple of huge cliffhangers, with Sophie (Rosanny Zayas) about to make a decision … Continue reading The L Word: Generation Q sets season 2 premiere date
Bloomsbury Academic to release Sense8: Transcending Television textbook
The legacy of Sense8 will now live on in the form of an academic text called Sense8: Transcending Television, a collection of essays that examine the psychology and sociology of the hit Netflix series and how it connects to the real world. Edited by Deborah Shaw and Rob Stone, both UK professors, have compiled essays … Continue reading Bloomsbury Academic to release Sense8: Transcending Television textbook
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