Why is Everyone Blaming Vice Admiral Holdo?
Essay
Film
I adored Star Wars: The Last Jedi. I have my gripes, but the thematic arcs, the meta commentary on Star Wars itself as a franchise and its fanbase, and most…
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ASOIAF MetaLet’s Dance…With Dragons
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ASOIAF MetaWhat Were the Others Defending and Why?
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ASOIAF MetaQueen’s Crown
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Book ReviewThe FandomentalsThe Legends of Luke Skywalker: An Ode to Diverse Storytelling
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The FandomentalsThe Carmilla Movie is Campy, Sexy, Suspenseful, and Really Gay
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EssayFilm AnalysisWonder Woman and Feminism
Tristina Wright’s 27 Hours Centers Queer Protagonists
Book Review
The Fandomentals
Finally, a queer YA sci-fi novel! Most of my queer YA book reviews in this past year have been fantasy. That’s not because I read or enjoy fantasy more, it’s…
Pining for More Rose? Check out Star Wars: Cobalt Squadron
Book Review
The Fandomentals
Thank goodness I happen to be a huge Star Wars fan, since that’s all the internet seems to be talking about when it comes to nerddom. I’ve only seen The…
Portraits of Princess Leia
Book Analysis
Book Review
The Fandomentals
The only reason I can think of for including this character is that he adds a face to the antagonists for the first half of the novel, after which he’s…
Asian-Inspired Fantasy The Tiger’s Daughter Uplifts and Disappoints
Book Review
The Fandomentals
I’ve read a mountain of books in my lifetime. I may not get through as many in a year as I did when I was fourteen and the only responsibilities…
“I Will Not Fight You, Father”: Luke Skywalker’s Anti-Toxic Masculinity
Essay
The Fandomentals
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I’m not a huge fan of Christmas (or most holidays other than Halloween, actually). No, the season of the year I’m most…
Dear DCTV, Why Did it Have to be Nazis?
Essay
The Fandomentals
TV Analysis
There were a lot of things to love about the recent DCTV Crossover event Crisis on Earth-X (Crisis hereafter). Things like gays, lesbians, and bisexuals kicking ass and taking names.…
Ten Reasons You Should Read the Star Wars Comics
Comics
The Fandomentals
I’m on a bit of a Star Wars kick, if you can’t tell. I can’t help it, the hype train leading up to The Last Jedi is real. I didn’t…
The Legends of Luke Skywalker: An Ode to Diverse Storytelling
Book Review
The Fandomentals
Since the end of Star Wars: The Force Awakens (TFA) first showed us Luke hiding away on an island, one of the biggest mysteries of the new trilogy has been…
The Carmilla Movie is Campy, Sexy, Suspenseful, and Really Gay
The Fandomentals
Directed by Spencer Maybee and written by Alejandro Alcoba and Jordan Hall, The Carmilla Movie is fun, suspenseful, a bit creepy, really gay, and sexy as hell. If you’re looking…