Can't believe we still have to denounce gatekeeping, but ...

Supergirl’s Lena Luthor Confronted Her Abuser and I’ve Never Been More Proud

Supergirl's Lena Luthor confronted her abuser in a move that empowered her and set her free. And we couldn't be prouder of her and the decision made.

So You’re Still Gatekeeping New Fans of Star Wars…

Gatekeeping doesn't help anyone. All it does is shut down the conversation or put people off. Star Wars is for everyone. It's not more mine because I watched it as a kid than it is someone else's who just got into it. It's for us all and it's exhausting having this conversation over and over again.

The Dora Milaje Have Been Pretty Patient, Actually, in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, All Things Considered

Ayo and the Dora Milaje showed a measured level of patience in 'The Falcon and The Winter Soldier,' especially considering everything they've been through.

Capitol Police Were Reportedly Instructed To Take It Easy on January 6 Rioters

A new report lays out the clearest picture we've gotten yet as to what went so wrong on January 6. And folks, it's not great.

An Expert Explains the Implications of the Google v. Oracle Case for Fanworks

What implications does the Oracle v. Google Supreme Court case have for fanworks and fair use? We asked an expert in fandom law, Heidi Tandy.

Lin-Manuel Cutting Trump From In the Heights Is the Right Decision and That’s the Tea

Given the opportunity, I would cut Trump from In the Heights and any other movie he's been in. Thank god, Lin-Manuel Miranda made the choice for us!

The Flash Tackles Policing to Mixed Results on the Message

The Flash is one of the most diverse shows in the Arrowverse that doesn't have a Black main character, plus with a Black showrunner, the expectations about how The Flash would handle this discourse in narrative has been brought up several times. The result, so far, is "Growing Pains."

NCAA Says It “Firmly & Unequivocally” Supports Transgender Athletes

States with anti-trans laws on the books could lose out on hundreds of millions of dollars in sports tourism revenue.

Things We Saw Today: This Ranking of States Has Everyone Mad

A new ranking of all 50 states and Washington DC that came out today from pollster YouGov has petty much everyone mad.

Who Is The Suicide Squad’s Starro, DC’s Killer Starfish? (From Space?!)

The giant killer starfish "kaiju" in the Suicide Squad trailer is actually a character called Starro with a long and fascinating DC history.

Our Books, Our Shelves: An Exploration of Show and Tell

Stories are about show AND tell. They're both necessary tools in a writer's toolbox, so it makes little sense to favor one and get rid of the other altogether.

Bill Maher Doesn’t Understand Oscar Movies, It Seems

We, as a society, have moved past the need for Bill Maher's takes, and I'm glad that I'll continue to actually watch movies before opening my mouth about them. Unlike Maher.

15 Women-Identifying Artists You Should Check Out This Portfolio Day

Artists from all over have come together to celebrate Portfolio Day, an opportunity to share their work. Check out my 15 favorite women-identifying artists.

Celebs Mourn the Closure of LA’s Iconic Arclight Cinemas and Pacific Theaters

Like so many Angelenos, I had a very specific benchmark for post-COVID normalcy: seeing a film at the Arclight theater in Hollywood.

Like This Meme, I Too Have the Capacity of Emerging From the Suffocating Cocoon of the Pandemic to Become a Different Person

Based on the headline of a New York Times opinion piece, the meme has folks posting pictures of who they feel they'll become once the pandemic is over.

Wow, Matt Gaetz’s Friend and Partner in Alleged Crimes Joel Greenberg Is a Mess

Matt Gaetz's pal Joel Greenberg has been indicted on 33 different charges.