Percy Jackson episode 2: camp and Capture the Flag
Back when this show was first being announced, information doled out in careful and tantalizing amounts, this was the teaser trailer I saw first. I avoided the full trailers as…
Percy Jackson episode 1: furies and fountains
There were two types of Percy Jackson kids growing up - the ones who got into the books because they loved Greek mythology and the ones who got into Greek…
Netflix’s Nimona elevates the themes of Stevenson’s heroine
I first read ND Stevenson’s Nimona back in high school, a year or two after it was published in 2015. (Published by HarperCollins, that is - it began as a…
Loki s2e6: the god of stories, as his true self
When I saw the title of this episode, I gasped out loud. “Glorious Purpose,” aside from being one of Loki’s most memorable lines, was also the title of the very…
Loki s2e5: the god of mischief, gaining control
The second season of Loki has been much more plot-focused than the first one, and I can’t say I dislike it. The character moments we’ve seen have been strong, and…
Loki s2e4: the god of mischief, losing control
This episode reminded me of Infinity War in the best, most devastating way. It’s a smaller scale of all the drama and theories that were lighting up the Internet back…
Loki s2e3: the god of mischief, in the 19th century
In every piece of time travel media, modern audiences have come to expect a dash of historical indulgence. The characters must flirt with their love interests in ancient Rome, or…
Ahsoka season 1: beautiful yet safe
Rebels and The Clone Wars were both watershed moments. They introduced Star Wars to the animated medium, delivering impactful stories in a fresh new format. Despite their younger intended audience,…
Halloween classics: meeting Jason, Freddy, and Michael
When we get a true Friday the 13th in October, it’s kind of begging you to watch that horror movie you’ve been putting off. But this month, I didn’t just…
Loki s2e2: the god of mischief, as himself
In this next installment of Loki’s journey through the multiverse - and his attempts to save it - we get a glimpse into the life of a rogue TVA agent. …
