The Beat • 8th April 2021

Marvel still doesn't know what to do with Bucky's queer coding

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier comes on the heels of Disney’s first-ever MCU series, Wandavision, and the show has been met with pretty mixed reactions in regard to things like plot, themes, and character development. As some critics point out, the series seems to struggle to juggle it’s many plotlines, and, even worse, it is struggling to handle issues of race in a consistent, relevant manner.

The Mary Sue • 31st August 2020

Old Guard's Queer Rep Should Be Wakeup Call for Big Studios

While major movie studios might make lots of excuses for their lack of LGBTQIA+ representation, and it might seem like the norm, the mold is finally being broken in other places. With most theaters still closed and very few new films releasing in them, more people than ever are watching streaming content, and Netflix’s The Old Guard put Disney (including Marvel and Star Wars), Warner Bros., and others to shame by showing just how easy queer representation in genre films can be.

ScreenRant • 26th May 2020

She-Ra: 12 Best LGBTQ+ Representation Scenes

The show She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, a current Netflix remake of the classic series, has become an extremely important series in terms of LGBTQ+ representation. This Dreamworks series has done something that no popular animated children’s series has ever done before by letting the main character be in a queer relationship.

Diply • 8th January 2021

10+ Times TV Parents Were Awful Human Beings

Parenting is hard work, and no parent is going to be perfect. However, there are certain standards of treating kids well and nurturing them that need to be met. While some parents on television are good examples of caring for their kids, others are rather awful. Whether they do one specific thing really wrong or are overall bad mothers or fathers, here are 10+ times TV parents were awful human beings.

3rd May 2020

What the Meme-Filled Tiger King Buzz Misses: Abuse of People and Animals in the Exotic Pet Trade

While making jokes can be cathartic in such difficult times, and even heavy subject matter can be entertaining, the most important takeaways from Netflix’s Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness documentary seem to have gotten lost in the shuffle. While the filmmakers didn’t start out filming with the intent to mainly follow the feud between Carole Baskin and Joe Exotic, the undeniable but disturbing appeal of many of the powerful people in the narrative seemed to take over from the issues at ha

CBR • 24th April 2020

Avatar: The Last Airbender - All 3 Seasons Hit Netflix Next Month

Fans have Avatar: The Last Airbender have a lot to be excited about as, for the first time ever, the entire series is coming to Netflix. The well-loved animated series will be coming to the streaming service in the United States on May 15.

The Beat • 9th October 2019

NYCC ’19 Interview: Ngozi Ukazu on CHECK, PLEASE!, fandom & upcoming projects

Ngozi Ukazu is an artist and writer who created the extremely popular webcomic Check, Please! She completed her undergraduate degree at Yale and then an MFA in Sequential art form the Savannah College of Art and Design. Ukazu won a 2019 Ignatz Award for Outstanding Comic and won a Harvey for Best Digital Comic on Friday.

ScreenRant • 23rd April 2020

10 Things About Project Runway That Haven’t Aged Well

The reality show Project Runway is the longest-running and one of the most original fashion reality show competitions out there. It’s been quite popular over the years, and, while the show might have changed a lot with Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn leaving the show, there have been many iconic moments over the years. RELATED: The 10 Longest-Running Reality Series On Television (& How Long They Lasted) For people who love fashion and design, seeing how the styles have evolved with time and watching p

The Mary Sue • 3rd April 2020

Why Did Avengers: Endgame Get a Pass for the Same Problems Rise of Skywalker Had?

While both Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker were released in 2019, they are both still present topics of conversation in online and fandom spaces. As both of these films and their respective franchises were hugely successful at the box office and have millions of fans, their dramatic climaxes brought up a lot of intense emotions, as well as some controversies.

The Beat • 7th October 2019

Review: THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL leans into its camp for a truly fun ride

For hardcore fans, getting to see their beloved stories told in a variety of mediums is always exciting. While many fantasy books are adapted into movies, there aren’t that many that are also turned into Broadway productions. While Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was an original screenplay meant to be adapted for live performances, Rick Riordan‘s Percy Jackson and the Olympians ‘verse was never really intended for the stage — until The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. In 2014, Thea

TheTravel • 1st October 2019

10 Must-Do Fall Activities If You're Visiting New York City

New York City is a place that many associate with idyllic wintertime activities thanks to a variety of Christmas films being set in the city. While there are definitely a lot of iconic activities to do in New York City in the winter, there are also some memorable fall things to do. Autumn is one of the best times to visit NYC because the weather goes from being hot and humid to quite nice. It’s a beautiful time of year, and you can enjoy the many things in the city that involve walking without b

The Beat • 16th October 2019

Breasts, Chests & Fan Art: How fan art displays at big cons are shifting, and what it says about fandom

Big conventions like New York Comic Con offer such a wide range of activities and options that there is something for most fans to love. One big draw that seems to become more and more popular each year is Artist Alley. At a convention like NYCC, there are dozens of artists to choose from, including popular names in comics as well as relatively new fan artists who have a large following online.

ScreenRant • 24th May 2019

The Falcon & The Winter Soldier: 6 Things We Want To See (& 4 We Don't)

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier series has found a director and is set to start filming in August. The show will start on the Disney streaming service in October of 2020 if everything goes as planned. Many fans are excited to see more of Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes as they have just been side characters in the MCU.

The Beat • 30th May 2019

Queer Coding Bucky Barnes: Why the MCU Should Put Up

It’s no secret to fans of the MCU, especially those involved in fandom, that Steve Rogers/Bucky Barnes is one of the most popular fan ships of recent years. In fact, a recent survey about shipping with over 17,000 participants has “Stucky” listed as the most popular current ship of any fandom. Of course, shipping is a separate entity outside of canon, and whether or not there is textual evidence in canon for a fan pairing is somewhat irrelevant to popularity.

TheTravel • 20th June 2019

10 Tourist Traps To Avoid In New York City

If you’ve never been to New York City before, you’re probably excited about planning your trip and hitting up all the iconic spots. There is so much to do in NYC that it can be hard to know where to start. No matter what kind of thing you're into whether it’s nightlife, food, museums, or parks, this city has you covered. However, there are a lot of touristy spots that aren’t really worth visiting. Some of the most talked about areas for tourists are actually pretty overrated.

The Tempest • 27th July 2018

How queer friendships redefine the lines between platonic and romantic

Long before I ever came to an understanding of my own sexuality, I always found connection and fulfillment in my close friendships. In high school and college, dating never made a lot of sense to me. Looking back, this was probably because while I was physically attracted to men, my romantic interest in them was small to nonexistent. My female friends, however, meant the world to me.

peculiar journal blog • 27th July 2018

7 Poetry Prompts to Help You Out of a Writing Slump

We all have those days, or maybe if we are being honest weeks or even months, where we just can’t seem to find inspiration to write. While it can be easy to get into a writing slump, it is a lot harder to pull yourself out of one. Waiting for the muse to strike can be infuriating and disappointing, so sometimes we all have to seek out a little push in the right direction to get those creative juices flowing.

Culturess • 25th October 2018

Interview Exclusive: From Dancing Queen to Camp TAZO: Alyssa Edwards is living, and she’ll show you how too

Alyssa Edwards has had a lot of recent success with season 1 of her show Dancing Queen premiering on Netflix earlier this month. The show follows Alyssa’s dance studio Beyond Belief as the kids she teaches compete across the country. The series also focuses on aspects of her personal life and shows the drama and struggles that come along with being a drag queen and successful choreographer and dance teacher.

TheThings • 22nd March 2019

10 Big Dog Names For The Gentle Giant In Your Life

Having a big dog can be one of the best things ever. Big dogs often have the biggest hearts. There are many beautiful big dog breeds that make wonderful pets. From Golden Retrievers to German Shepherds to Great Danes, a big dog can protect you and offer you loyal love and care.

TheTalko • 19th March 2019

10 Rom-Coms That Are Actually Toxic

Rom-coms are a genre that many people love and many people love to hate or hate to love. While hating romantic comedies as a genre can be rooted in sexism, there are definitely some problems with the tropes in these films. While it’s alright to like problematic things, as we all do, there are definitely a lot of popular romantic comedy films that were pretty toxic when it comes down to it. Many of these films sent disturbing messages about gender roles, sexual assault, and other issues.