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Fanfiction to Film: “The Kissing Booth” Brings Misogyny from Wattpad to Netflix

by Rachel Charlene Lewis
July 31, 2020 at 2:33pm
Why are the fanfics that become films so misogynist? Read more »
A white woman and a Black woman sit together on an expensive-looking couch in a coworking space.

Like Kat Edison, Many Black Women in Media Can’t Catch a Break

by Iyana Jones
July 30, 2020 at 9:33am
The Bold Type isn’t so bold when it comes to Kat, its Black, queer protagonist.  Read more »
Steven Canals, a Latinx man with short, black hair and glasses, wears a blue tuxedo at a formal event

Steven Canals Wants TV to Go Beyond Striking a Pose

by Evette Dionne
July 28, 2020 at 2:45pm
The ballroom is truly about being a safety net and being a family for young LGBTQ kids who were being discarded by their families, government, and churches. Read more »
Zac Efron, a white man, is in a hot spring in Iceland.

Bro-ey Ribaldry: Zac Efron’s “Down to Earth” is Merely Colonialist Fantasy

by Mallika Khanna
July 23, 2020 at 10:08am
Though fun, “Down to Earth” largely whitewashes sustainability, and misses the mark. Read more »
Bonnie Bennett, a Black woman with short straight hair and green eyes, looks up into the light, a look of relief on her face.

Julie Plec Continues “The Vampire Diaries” Tradition of Black Women Saving White Women

by Rachel Charlene Lewis
July 22, 2020 at 3:44pm
It’s not the first time Julie Plec has put vile demands on the shoulders of Black women. Read more »
A photo from Season 3, episode 07, Santana comes out to her Abuelita. Santana has dark hair that’s curled and she’s speaking to the camera.

Naya Rivera Built a TV Legacy for Queer, Latinx People

by Olivia Zayas Ryan
July 22, 2020 at 10:46am
“Santana validated me, and was the beginning of what led me out of the closet.” Read more »
Kate, a white woman with a blond bob, sits in the front seat of a car.

BitchWatch: 15 Movies Feminists Should Watch This Summer

by Rachel Charlene Lewis
July 22, 2020 at 10:30am
Whether you need a laugh, or need to be horrified, this BitchWatch is an essential summer guide. Read more »
Velma, a white woman with freckles and red hair, reads a newspaper.

Feeling Sapphic: How Velma Shaped Lesbian Culture

by Maggie Chirdo
July 21, 2020 at 11:40am
“I always felt like Velma was sapphic.” Read more »
Two white people wearing sunglasses relax on floats in a pool, the desert behind them.

In “Palm Springs,” Consent Is a Murky Line

by Sarah Jae Leiber
July 20, 2020 at 11:16am
While Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti turn out great rom-com performances, their characters’ soulmate bond hinges on lies and feigned ignorance. Read more »
Nile, a young Black woman with braids, and Andy, a white woman with short dark hair, lean on a car in “The Old Guard.”

Everything Must Die: Big Pharma Is the Real Villain in “The Old Guard”

by Rachel Charlene Lewis
July 17, 2020 at 11:45am
Plus, it’s wonderfully queer. Read more »

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