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School Spirits delivers one of TV’s best supernatural teen drama twists
*CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR SEASON ONE OF SCHOOL SPIRIT ON PARAMOUNT+* While Paramount+’s original programming has been a mixed bag since the streaming platform’s debut in 2021, there have been a few hidden gems well worth a binge and School Spirits is definitely one of them. The premise of the show is fairly simple, a recently…
Alice, Darling is a harrowing look at psychological abuse in relationships
**SPOILERS FOR ALICE, DARLING** In 2022’s Alice, Darling, Anna Kendrick plays the titular character who’s emotionally abusive relationship with her boyfriend Simon (Charlie Carrick) comes to a head while she’s on a getaway with her girlfriends, Sophie (Wunmi Mosaku) and Tess (Kaniehtilo Horn). The girls’ friendship is put to the test, as Alice begins to…
Ghostface bloodies up NYC in Scream 6 official trailer
Our first official trailer for Scream 6 gives us a glimpse of what a Sidney-less entry to the franchise looks like. While there’s a lot of good things here –like Ghostface’s apparent trophy room, the return of Hayden Panettiere’s Kirby from Scream 4, and Gale getting her first creepy phone call– there’s also some not…
Groundbreaking queer comic Strangers in Paradise returning for 30th anniversary
Following a new worldwide distribution agreement with Diamond Book Distributors, Terry Moore’s Abstract Studio is bringing back one of the most iconic queer comic books in history: Strangers in Paradise. Originally debuting in 1993 –at the height of superhero comics delirium– Moore opted to go with a more nuanced approach, by focusing on more an…
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…
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…
Entertainment
Revival movie in the works for queer series Noah’s Arc
At the We Speak Out USA’s annual I Am Awards in Washington DC, Noah’s Arc creator Patrik-Ian Polk received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his work in the entertainment industry,…
ABC’s Alaska Daily highlights real world women’s crisis
Hilary Swank is at the top of her game in ABC’s new drama series Alaska Daily, which finds Swank’s character, hardcore journalist Eileen Fitzgerald, returning to her Alaskan roots following…
South Central non-profit to sponsor Wakanda Forever screening for local families
Wakanda Forever, the sequel to 2018’s Black Panther, is easily one of the most anticipated MCU films of all time. The cultural impact of the original film, along with the…
LGBTQ+
Abbott Elementary, The Last of Us, and Elliot Page among LGBTQ Critics’ Dorian TV Award winners
The 15th Annual Dorian TV Award winners were announced this week by GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics, with hit shows like Quinta Brunson’s Abbott Elementary, HBO’s The Last…
The L Word: Generation Q sets November release date for season 3
Showtime has finally released a trailer for season three of The L Word: Generation Q, which premieres November 18th. Season two left off on a few cliffhangers, including more Bettina…
Yellowjackets, Heartstopper, & Abbott Elementary score LGBTQ Critics’ Dorian TV Award wins
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics have announced the winners of its 14th Annual Dorian TV Awards. Showtime’s hit series Yellowjackets, a time-jumping thriller/drama, landed Best TV Drama, with…
Comics & Books
The Amazing Camel Toe offers a nostalgic look at modern superhero feminism
It’s no secret that female characters in the comic book/graphic novel industry aren’t always portrayed in the best light, although things are definitely better these days than they have been…
Celebrated comic vet Carlos Pacheco passes away
It’s been a rough week for superhero fandom, with both veteran artist Carlos Pacheco and voice actor Kevin Conroy passing away in the same week. Both men lost their respective…
Dazzler steps into the spotlight in new X-Men YA novel
Alison Blaire, aka Dazzler, was always the type of secondary member of the X-Men that got pushed aside, or not utilized to her full potential (even though having the ability…
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