Netflix's global phenom, Stranger Things, has long been known for it's complex strong female characters, and now two of them are stepping up to get their own spin-off project. In conjunction with Netflix, Penguin Random House has released Stranger Things: One Way or Another: A Nancy Wheeler Mystery, a new novel that takes place in … Continue reading Stranger Things releases official Nancy and Robin spin-off novel
Woman of the Hour: Anna Kendrick’s dark directorial debut is pitch perfect
While many of us are used to seeing the lighter side of Anna Kendrick in films such as the hit musical comedy franchise Pitch Perfect, it seems she has entered her more serious era in her latest project, Woman of the Hour. Based on a true story, Woman of the Hour highlights the incredulous story … Continue reading Woman of the Hour: Anna Kendrick’s dark directorial debut is pitch perfect
Netflix is perpetuating a dangerous prejudice against female-fronted queer shows
Netflix has never really had the best track record when it comes to supporting projects that highlight the LGBTQ community. In fact, their history of promoting and preserving queer content is pretty heinous as far as streaming platforms go, originating with the tone deaf cancellation of Sense8, one of the platform's first queer-centered shows, during … Continue reading Netflix is perpetuating a dangerous prejudice against female-fronted queer shows
Season 2 of Warrior Nun solidifies it as one of Netflix’s best shows
**This article contains spoilers for seasons 1 and 2 of Netflix's Warrior Nun.** Season 2 of Netflix's Warrior Nun was released on Nov. 10th and it's already climbing the streaming channel's charts both in the US and internationally. The sophomore season of the hit series, which released it's first season during the height of the … Continue reading Season 2 of Warrior Nun solidifies it as one of Netflix’s best shows
Netflix releases Warrior Nun season 2 trailer, premiere date
Trailers and premiere dates of several female-focused projects have been released as of late, and we're adding one more to the mix. Netflix just released the season two trailer and release date of the hit series Warrior Nun. The supernatural action/drama series follows a young girl who leaves her partying ways behind to join a … Continue reading Netflix releases Warrior Nun season 2 trailer, premiere date
Stranger Things exemplifies how women turn pain into power
**This article contains spoilers for all four seasons of Stranger Things.** While Netflix's Stranger Things is of course composed of primarily sci-fi elements, borrowing heavily from horror and fantasy films of the '80s, it's core is rooted in realism with themes of family, courage, identity, and the age-old power struggle between light and dark. Season … Continue reading Stranger Things exemplifies how women turn pain into power
Warrior Nun season 2 gets trailer, aims for winter release
Everyone's favorite girl gang is back in a brand-new trailer for the upcoming second season of Netflix's Warrior Nun. A breakout hit at the height of the pandemic in 2020, the series featured an international cast, primarily composed of women, including Alba Baptista, Kristina Tonteri-Young, and Toya Turner. Warrior Nun follows the story of Ava, … Continue reading Warrior Nun season 2 gets trailer, aims for winter release
The end of On My Block means saying goodbye to a Netflix MVP
Let's get this out of the way first: the entire cast of Netflix's On My Block is crazy talented and sexy af. That's not even a debate. Each one seems in their element, with each character played to utter perfection. I have no doubt that following the final season of the series, none of them … Continue reading The end of On My Block means saying goodbye to a Netflix MVP
Live-action She-Ra series in development at Amazon
The Princess of Power is staging another comeback, as Amazon Prime Video announces that a live-action She-Ra series in early development at the streaming service. Amazon is partnering with DreamWorks on the series, though it's been stated that this will not be an adaptation of either previous animated incarnations of the character. Instead, it "will … Continue reading Live-action She-Ra series in development at Amazon
Fear Street flips the script on queer horror stereotypes
**SPOILERS** The final chapter of Netflix's Fear Street film series was released this past week, reaching a blood-soaked climax that saw queer couple Deena (Kiana Madeira) and Sam (Olivia Scott Welch) as the final girls no one saw coming. Traditionally speaking, LGBT characters in the horror genre tend to range from non-existent to being the … Continue reading Fear Street flips the script on queer horror stereotypes
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