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Queer Coded: Thranduil ("The Hobbit" Franchise)

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I’ve been thinking about Thranduil a lot. Most of my thinking has been about how I knew people would receive him, as shown by this article and lots of things on Tumblr and this Twitter page. Even I have talked about Thranduil in a slightly “fabulous” manner, describing him to my siblings and in a…

The Sony Fallout: How the Emails Showcase Hollywood's Racism

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It’s been a wild couple of days since the Sony hackers, who go by the name “Guardians of Peace” released some very private and very telling emails between Sony brass and high-powered movie makers.

New Stills from "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies"

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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is about one week away and if you’ve been on tenterhooks awaiting the arrival of the movie, these new stills will possibly make it that much harder for you.

A #BlackoutEveryday Christmas: Black-owned online stores for the woman in your life

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I’m back with more #BlackOutEveryday Christmas shopping! If you loved the shopping suggestions for the men in your life, I hope you’ll find this article, about great online shops for women, just as informative. To be honest, I actually need to pay attention to this article myself, since I have yet to get my Christmas…

#CrimingWhileWhite and #AliveWhileBlack Show Stark Contrasts in America

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In the few days after the no indictment decision from New York concerning the Eric Garner case, Twitter has been a firestorm of discussion about race, policing, and crime. Two hashtags that developed include #AliveWhileBlack and #CrimingWhileWhite.

"Sleepy Hollow": Making sense of the midseason finale

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So, how do we feel about that Sleepy Hollow midseason finale? I know there’s a lot of fans dealing with emotional bruising right now.

"Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens" trailer astounds

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I didn’t grow up as a Star Wars fan, and the prequels certainly didn’t endear me to the franchise as a whole. But thanks to my brother, I do see the charm in the original Star Wars movies. But I still couldn’t call myself a fan. HOWEVER, this was all in the time before the Star Wars Episode VII:…

"Sleepy Hollow" recap: "Magnum Opus"

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This recap is was written a day after the initial airing of “Magnum Opus,” because of the verdict coming out of Ferguson, MO. Needless to say, my mind (and the minds of many others) wasn’t focused on what Abbie and Ichabod was fighting that day.

The Michael Brown Case: America's Fear of Black Men

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Earlier this year, I’d written a big piece some of the history behind America’s fear of black men and its relevance to the Michael Brown case. Now that the verdict that most people knew was coming (no indictment) has come about, I thought it pertinent to repost this article, since it gives clarity as to…

"HTGAWM" recap: "Kill Me, Kill Me, Kill Me"

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Well, well, well…THAT’S the way to end a winter finale!