Magic: The Gathering and the Importance of Inclusive Fantasy
Like science fiction, fantasy is supposed to be a fictional space that explores the possibilities for humanity, which includes everyone. But unfortunately, and for too long, fantasy has been best...
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Note: This article covers episodes 1-3 of Luke Cage, and is free of major plot spoilers. Let’s get this thing going out of the gate. I really love Luke Cage. This is what I’ve wanted Marvel to do for...
View ArticlePower, Loyalty, and Leadership in Luke Cage
Fair warning: This recap is filled with spoilers, so read at your own peril. Episodes 4 through 8 of Luke Cage is where things start getting twisty and turny. The characters are still reeling from the...
View ArticleRomance and Anger Fuel the Final Episodes of Luke Cage
This recap is full of spoilers. Proceed at your own peril! Episodes 9 through 13 of Marvel’s Luke Cage have three themes: Claire and Luke’s burgeoning relationship Diamondback’s arc The solidifying of...
View ArticleDraco Malfoy and the Fight Against Racism
In the wake of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, as we wait with bated breath for the moment Harry Potter and the Cursed Child comes to Broadway, I’ve been revisiting the story of Draco Malfoy...
View ArticleTime to Walk the Walk: Star Wars: The Last Jedi and the Problem of Queerbaiting
Star Wars: The Last Jedi is going to cause a lot of trouble come December. Why? Because the franchise is trying to have its cake and eat it too when it comes to the fan pairing of Finn and Poe (AKA...
View ArticleSamurai Jack Battles Depression, Suicide, and PTSD In An Extraordinary Final...
Samurai Jack—Cartoon Network’s hit show in which a samurai prince from feudal-era Japan is transplanted to a dystopic future by his nemesis, the evil spirit Aku—created legions of fans during its...
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