“Nancy Wheeler. Still Full of Surprises”: Analyzing Robin/Nancy Shipping in Stranger Things

Nancy and Robin looking at something in the library together

Understanding why there is so much fanfiction dedicated to romantically shipping Stranger Things characters Robin Buckley and Nancy Wheeler (aka “Ronance” which is a decidedly boss ship name) has become my Roman Empire and Heated Rivalry all in one. For context, I have always had an admittedly ambivalent relationship with the show Stranger Things. I … Continue reading “Nancy Wheeler. Still Full of Surprises”: Analyzing Robin/Nancy Shipping in Stranger Things →

Millennial Lesbian in 10 Songs

I swear I'm going to get back to writing about horror, but please indulge me in another Pride-related post. I'm not quite sure how I came up with the idea to do this list, but there are just so many good pop songs that are explicitly about being a queer woman, I wanted the ones … Continue reading Millennial Lesbian in 10 Songs →

Mean Girls: Then and Now

I wouldn't say everything I know I learned from 2004's Mean Girls, but I'd be damned if it didn't teach me an awful lot about life and social interactions. After horror films like Scream and Silent Hill, Mean Girls is easily the movie I've seen the most times in my life. Though my blog focuses … Continue reading Mean Girls: Then and Now →

Promising Young Woman Ending Explained + Analyzed

Nearly a year ago, I saw the trailer for Promising Young Woman and it is one of the best movie trailers I have ever seen in my life. Which made the pandemic delayed release of this film all the harder to stomach. https://youtu.be/yZQpclS3tO4 Warning: Finally seeing the film will just make you want to watch … Continue reading Promising Young Woman Ending Explained + Analyzed →

Black Lives Matter

Before I write this week's "Why You Should Watch" post, I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the revolution we are now living through seeking to address systemic racism against Black Americans, and suggest some practical steps you can take if you want to get involved. You may be thinking "this has nothing to … Continue reading Black Lives Matter →

How Supergirl Helped Me Understand Alt-Right Radicalization

To be clear, it did not make me AGREE with extremists, but rather it helped me understand how people are radicalized and seduced by extremist ideas. But first, some background on the show and how it get there. Just a warning, this will include spoilers for season four of Supergirl. Supergirl's target audience appears to … Continue reading How Supergirl Helped Me Understand Alt-Right Radicalization →