If you've ever gone back and read some of my old stuff, you know that I had a weird relationship with a particular episode of Ozzy & Drix. Back when I wrote that post, I knew that I had a ton more that I wanted to say, but I felt like I wasn't ready to say …
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I finished this post a day or two before turning on the Roku and seeing "Black Mirror Season 5" advertised at the top. IT KNOWS, which seems fitting. Also, apparently there's a new VR-themed episode this season? I'm starting it as soon as this post goes live. At any rate, in honor of season 5 …
As always, light spoilers ahead. Today's trope: The Clown This particular trope could probably be a series all its own, as I believe it to be the historically most prolific representation of cross-dressing across time. The Clown is the use of cross-dressing and transgenderism for comedic effect. I was reminded most recently of this trope …
LIGHT SPOILERS AHEAD For her birthday, I bought my girlfriend a MoviePass. I bought one for myself, too. But I swear, my intentions were nothing if not noble! Nearly every weekend since, we have gone to a movie. I have always loved going to the movies, and MoviePass has made that experience nearly free. MoviePass, …
SPOILERS AHEAD. You have been warned. I wanted to name this "On Tropes," but I have so many categories already, so I am combining this with posts about books, television, movies, etc. Only video games will remain as a standalone media category. Those who fall within sociocultural expectations struggle to understand the importance of representation of …
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