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TV Review: "Palm Royale" is the Queerest Thing I've Seen This Year
The new series from Apple is a delightfully silly and deliciously queer confection.
17 hrs ago
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Dr. Thomas J. West III
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Re-Reading "The Eye of the World": "Chapter 37: The Long Chase" and "Chapter 38: Rescue"
After having spent an unfortunate time in the captivity of the Whitecloaks, Perrin and Egwene finally find freedom thanks to Lan, Moiraine, and Nynaeve.
Mar 27
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Reading "The Lord of the Rings:" "The Palantír"
Having confronted Saruman, Gandalf finds himself dealing with a certain young hobbit and his covetous gaze.
Mar 26
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Film Review: "Road House"
The remake of the classic 1980s cult film is a surprisingly fun film, thanks in no small part to Jake Gyllenhaal's enduring movie star appeal.
Mar 25
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Sinful Sunday: Being Gay and Doing Crime with the Lesbians of "Bound"
The two main characters of the Wachowskis' exuberant thriller are a reminder of the power of queer desire.
Mar 24
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Sinful Sunday: Being Gay and Doing Crime with the Lesbians of "Bound"
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Book Review: "The Phoenix Crown"
The new book from Kate Quinn and Janie Chang is a triumph of historical fiction, with kickass heroines, a nefarious villain, and even an earthquake.
Mar 23
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Fantasy and Sci-Fi Classics: "Dragonflight"
The first book in Anne McCaffrey's beloved "Dragonriders of Pern" series is a tautly-woven novel that effectively and efficiently introduces readers to…
Mar 22
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TV Review: "Feud: Capote vs. The Swans"
The new season of the Ryan Murphy production is a well-crafted, if slight, look at an era quickly fading into the past.
Mar 21
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Re-Reading "The Eye of the World": "Chapter 35: Caemlyn" and "Chapter 36: Web of the Pattern"
After finally reaching the city of Caemlyn, Rand and Mat meet some new friends and allies, though darkness is still never far away.
Mar 20
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The Danger of Canonizing Tolkien
While Tolkien deserves a place among the literary giants of the 20th Century, such elevation risks minimizing the important contributions of his legions…
Mar 19
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Film Review: "Love Lies Bleeding" is a Pulpy Feast of Female Gazes and Unruly Bodies
The new film from Rose Glass is a sublime mix of "Bound" and "Thelma & Louise," and the result is an eminently delicious piece of pulp.
Mar 18
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Sinful Sunday: Barbara Stanwyck and the Steely Butch of "Walk on the Wild Side"
The screen legend delivers a truly memorable performance as a manipulative lesbian madam in Edward Dmytryk's turgid melodramatic noir.
Mar 17
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