All the way back in the ancient times of 2013 (how was that five years ago already?), I participated in my first National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) challenge of writing 50,000 words throughout the month of November. I failed to meet the 50,000 words goal, but I succeeded in writing 10,000 words that month. What’s […]
Instead of threatening their daughter’s date, dads should teach their sons not to rape
It’s prom season, and along with the tacky gowns and boutonnieres comes the gross photos of men threatening their daughter’s prom date with a gun. These jokes aren’t harmless fun, they’re a product of rape culture, and the defense of these jokes show how far we, as a society, have to go before we fully […]
The tragic nuance of Law & Order: SVU’s “Info Wars”
The latest episode of Law & Order: SVU, titled “Info Wars”, has sparked a bit of outrage from conservatives for it’s depiction of a blonde right-wing writer and the search for her rapist because the episode dares to show an Alt-Right man in a negative light. Lost in this “backlash”, and it’s sensationalist headlines from […]
Bullying is never acceptable – even on Bachelor in Paradise
The latest episode of Bachelor in Paradise, which aired on August 28, brought up a topic which needs to be discussed: bullying. I must preface this article by stating that I fully understand that a reality TV show like Bachelor in Paradise is 1) edited to be the most interesting for television, and 2) not […]
The magic of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
With the 20th anniversary of the UK release of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone having just past last month, and today being the birthday of the titular character, Harry Potter, I want to discuss the magic that is Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. As a 27-year-old, this book has been a part of […]
How to disable a WordPress plugin through the terminal
When updating a WordPress plugin, best practices say one should always backup one’s server and/or content before doing any updates, and that one should always test any updates on a dummy site first, but things happen and sometimes an update can cause your site to white-screen, preventing you from accessing your site. In order to […]
Wonder Woman is the superhero I’ve been waiting for
I’ve been looking forward to Wonder Woman since the character was the best part of Batman V Superman, and it did not disappoint. Not only did the film have a wonderful story, great cheer-able moments, and good characterization, but Diana Prince was a fantastic and inspiring Capable Female Character.
Dear men: Stop calling me ‘sweetheart’
Short Story: The Darkness
What is a ‘Strong Female Character’?
The phrase “Strong Female Character” has become a buzzword Hollywood likes to throw around to con women into thinking a film isn’t misogynistic with the female characters as nothing more than the damsel in distress or scene decoration. But what, exactly, a Strong Female Character is hasn’t been defined, and it often seems like the […]
Jane from The Legend of Tarzan is not a strong character
Because of the current cultural and political landscape, a good chunk of the promotion around Beauty and the Beast (2017) centered on discussion of how Belle was a feminist character, an inventor, an independent person. Belle pretty much lived up to the hype, but there was another recent film whose female lead character was sold […]