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Yet another article about Tim Burton’s garbage stance on diversity

Posted on October 6, 2016 by solaana

So you are probably aware by now that we need to add Tim Burton to the list of folks that maybe should keep their trap shut when it comes to diversity (or, as per usual, the lack thereof). (If not, … Continue reading →

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I don’t even like horror movies D: “Get Out”

Posted on October 5, 2016 by solaana

Yeah what am I even doing here. But! Jordan Peele! From Key & Peele! Wrote one! Check out the trailer! [Ed Note: I salute your bravery in the face of terror, Solaana. – Denise] via Nerdist

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Damn you, Lin-Manuel Miranda

Posted on October 5, 2016 by solaana

America’s High School Nerd Crush™ Lin-Manuel Miranda was on the Tonight Show last night rapping about Pop Tarts and unicorns AND HARRY POTTER, y’all. Y U DO DIS.

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#HistoryCrushHumpDay: Mary Ann Shadd Cary

Posted on October 5, 2016 by solaana

I am apparently also all about them hashtags. (I am not about hashtags, I swear.) In my family, we eschew the term “spirit animal”, because its current usage is appropriationist garbage (see: Your Spirit Animal Is Here To Take You … Continue reading →

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#TeamDustin for life

Posted on October 4, 2016 by solaana

Dustin and Lucas from Stranger Things sat down with the folks at the Guardian and continued their charm offensive. Key quote: C: I think Simba would see Jesus and just hug him anyway, and they’d go off into the sunset. … Continue reading →

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“Birth of a Nation” controversy link round up

Posted on October 4, 2016 by solaana

I am all about those link posts. Denise’s review of Birth of a Nation is coming, but while we wait, here’s a list of opinions on whether or not to even go see it, given the controversy surrounding Nate Parker, … Continue reading →

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Monday morning link round up

Posted on October 3, 2016 by solaana

What, like you’re doing work? Taika Waititi is giving the people what they want with a What We Do In The Shadows tv spinoff. (via Nerdist) Can someone test drive these cookies because they are so cute they have to … Continue reading →

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Colonial Williamsburg is now open for scaring.

Posted on October 3, 2016 by solaana

I’m honestly not sure why it’s taken this long, but Colonial Williamsburg is now letting folks spend the night in their already haunted af houses for Halloween. Via Travel + Leisure: “Those who’ve stayed in the houses before have reported … Continue reading →

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Oh noes, here goes.

Posted on December 1, 2015 by solaana

You have no idea who I am but Denise has given me the keys to the kingdom to vent my spleen (her actual words) on whatever nerdery I like. So prepare yourself, I guess. Maybe I’ll take you down the … Continue reading →

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