Tag Archives: race/racism

Dear Comic Fans, Guess What: You’re Still Not Handling Racebending and Diverse Casting Very Well!

Posted on October 8, 2017 by

We did this in 2015. And in 2016. Now it’s 2017 and I’ve got at least four different posts on racebending under my belt because nerds still don’t know how to behave. This is an ongoing project looking at the … Continue reading →

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Bodhi Rook – Looks Like A Cinnamon Roll…

Posted on August 29, 2017 by

Riz Ahmed’s Bodhi Rook is a breakout star in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Without his character’s mission and his persistence, the resistance would be dead in outer space. He’s shown to be a capable pilot and a brave … Continue reading →

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[Essay Series] Looks Like A Cinnamon Roll… – Opening Essay

Posted on August 22, 2017 by

There’s a part of my brain that can’t believe that this all began because of an overused meme. There’s a part of my brain that’s almost embarrassed that I was able to  build so much content as a result of … Continue reading →

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[Book Review] Zombies, Migrants, and Queers: Race and Crisis Capitalism in Pop Culture by Camilla Fojas

Posted on March 24, 2017 by

Title: Zombies, Migrants, and Queers: Race and Crisis Capitalism in Pop Culture Author: Camilla Fojas Rating: Your Cup of Tea Maybe? Genre: Nonfiction, Pop Culture, Media Criticism, Race/Racism Release Date: February 28, 2017 Publisher: University of Illinois Press Order at: … Continue reading →

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