Author Archives: Mace

Last week we were bemoaning that Mean Girls is 10 years old. This week we’re celebrating with totally fetch jewelry. Zoe Saldana will step into Mia Farrow’s shoes for a Rosemary’s Baby remake! We’ve been browsing through everyone’s Myers Briggs Personalities and mocking the … Continue reading →

We were saddened to hear about the passing of James Avery. Take a moment and revisit 15 of the greatest Uncle Phil moments and try not to cry during his famous scene consoling Will. Best “whatever” of the year lists get a little … Continue reading →

You have only until December 31st to rewatch the Dear White People concept trailer before it’s retired. Can you help them make it to 1M views on YouTube? Miss Reperesentation shows us how the media failed women in 2013. On a more … Continue reading →

Jason Momoa is in talks to join upcoming Man of Steel sequel, though who he will be playing is unknown. There’s a new trailer (in Japanese) for the live action Kiki’s Delivery Service movie, and it’s about as cute as you’d expect. Ian McKellen met … Continue reading →

Jurassic World is happening, and yes, it’s a sequel, not a reboot. Oh look, another white and conventionally attractive actress is going to play a superhero. More specifically, the Wonder Woman to Henry Cavill’s Superman and Ben Affleck’s Batman. Bruce … Continue reading →

Kelly Sue DeConnick’s Captain Marvel series ended last week with #17, paving the way for a relaunch under Marvel NOW! The sold-out issue not only paid tribute to the books’ devoted fanbase, it was also the first appearance of the new Ms. … Continue reading →

Bob Chipman follows up his review of Ender’s Game with an examination of the nature of criticism, and the myths of objectivity and the “average” moviegoer Swedish cinemas are integrating the Bechdel test into their ratings system. Rhianna Pratchet is adapting her dad’s book … Continue reading →

Everyone should really be excited about this trailer for Belle (arriving 5/2/14), a period piece based on the story of mysterious Dido Lindsay Belle, a biracial, illegitimate daughter of an English aristocrat. Want to get in the Halloween spirit with some scary movies – … Continue reading →

While we’re ambivalent about what’s in store in the new season  of The Walking Dead, we still love Steven Yeun and Norman Reedus as much as ever. Fans of Face Off should be excited about Syfy’s new reality competition centering around Jim Henson’s … Continue reading →

There are lots of great web comics out there; XO Jane have rounded up 9 of their favorite series created by women artists & authors. Samantha Allen writes about teaching intersectionality by using Bastion, an action role-playing game from Supergiant. … Continue reading →

Shots fired, DC! Lieutenant Abbie Mills has put you on notice. Watch this  interview of Nicole Beharie and try not to giggle. Follow Orlando Jones on Twitter for his hilarious commentary, and because he shows us things like fan mixes … Continue reading →

If you’ve been agonizing over John Cho’s curelly short stint in the Sleepy Hollow pilot, here be spoilers: one in text, one in video. On a related note, we enjoyed this open letter to the budding Sleepy Hollow fandom. How rap battles help students understand science … Continue reading →

Angela Lansbury, Steve Martin, and Piero Tosi to receive honorary Academy Awards at the 2013 Governors Awards. Katee Sackhoff in possible negotiations to play Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers. Fingers crossed. Alan Taylor, director of Thor: The Dark World, wanted for the new … Continue reading →

Congratulations to 64 year old Diana Nyad for being the first person to successfully swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage! What a badass. Carol Burnett to receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, with Tina Fey, … Continue reading →