When Netflix’s marketing team released the teaser for “Q-Force,” an animated series about queer super spies, they probably expected that all those rainbows and flashing transitions backed by pulsing EDM would have the gays quaking with excitement. The reality was quite the opposite. The short trailer had queers of all kinds revoking their gay cards [...]
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Once in a while, it is necessary to stop investing energy in external activities and take a moment to mentally refuel before venturing out into the world again. For many people, comfort media — whether it be heartwarming movies, inspiring stories or nostalgic video games — can be the escape they need. With the abiding [...]
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“What do 16-year-olds care about?” The answer to this question, which frames director Amy Poehler’s “Moxie,” is destroying the patriarchy and rejecting sexist norms. “Moxie,” which released March 3 on Netflix, invites us to look at feminism as a necessary part of the high school experience, especially for teenage girls navigating discrimination in male-dominated societies. [...]
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Among the great divisive topics of human culture, up there with pineapple on pizza, is the matter of autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR). While some love it, others are creeped out by the idea of a person whispering into their ears through headphones. Nevertheless, ASMR has something to teach all of us: the value of [...]
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Valentine’s Day brings about a season of love, red roses, heart-studded cards and, of course, high expectations of what it means to be in love. Included in this raising of standards is a greater expectation for sex. A recent survey shows that 51% of people expect sex to be part of their experience of this [...]
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