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Definitely, although I'd argue that when your identity/state of being is validated and encouraged, it may *look* neutral, but that doesn't mean it is. It's still a system that favours some over others with the benefits of being the norm (those benefits include perceiving neutrality around your existence while others…

This line of thinking, while nice in theory, ignores the fact that society is significantly heteronormative/cisnormative (which needs improvement but is obviously understandable since most people are hetero/cis), and even a child who doesn't quite understand all of the complexities of those issues is being impacted by…

"I'm a sagittarius, which is why I'm so good with people and horses, but it also makes me, like, really sleepy."

Sarah Shahi IS Penelope Keys, a tough-as-nails court stenographer in New York City, where she transcribes some of the biggest and most interesting cases ripped straight from the headlines. She can find every key on her typewriter in a flash — but can a charming, no-nonsense defense lawyer (James van der Beek) find the…

Oh yeah, I forgot about that title card at the beginning. Besides that, though, what I meant is that the movie doesn't seem concerned with coming off as being particularly realistic, which I liked, because I think it would be pretty tiresome to try and pull off the same trick the first did. I'm not a found footage fan…

In part, maybe, but I'd never read the book and it was pretty clear that it wasn't a good movie regardless of source material.

I liked all three books (though the second is clearly the weakest), and I'm very excited for the movie. The cast alone gives me hope that it could be fantastic. I hope it does some more interesting things with the setting and characters than Vandermeer ultimately did.

After seeing the pretty terrible American Pastoral at TIFF, I found myself intrigued enough by the general outline of the story and characters that the movie obviously bungled that I went and picked up the book. I'm not very far into yet, but I'm enjoying it a lot and I'm glad the movie, crummy though it was,…

I'm seeing Nocturnal Animals tomorrow, but before I have an actual opinion on it I do have to say that I'm *thrilled* someone is finally capitalizing on Amy Adams and Isla Fisher's similarities.

I've been pretty surprised at the negative reception myself. The trick of the original Blair Witch Project could, by definition, really only be pulled off once, so the apparent expectation that this would or even should attempt to live up to that legacy is a flawed one to me. Personally, I was relieved that this movie…

It's a VERY uncomfortable scene to watch, and I'm not even especially claustrophobic in most circumstances. But it's very effective and well-acted, and really only contained to the one relatively brief scene.

I think there were rumours of a reboot movie going around a few years ago, one that would start from where the movie left off and probably not even include Giles, Xander, Willow, etc.

I loved the web series so I'll check this out, although I don't love the idea of diving more into The Guy's personal life. I liked the conceit of him being a supporting character in a parade of episodes of other people's (non-existent) shows.

It has a TON of jump scares, but for some reason I didn't really mind it. And a lot of them end up being fakeouts, but I think what saves it is that they aren't really lingered upon like in so many horror movies where the protagonist will take a moment to catch their breath and laugh for being scared by something so…

Seeing I Am The Pretty Thing That Lives in the House on Saturday night followed by Blair Witch on Sunday night was an interesting experience. I Am The Pretty Thing Etc. revels in mood and atmosphere and does so beautifully (and at a creeping pace), but not to any especially scary ends. It's beautifully shot, and Ruth…

This album is magnificent from beginning to end. Nothing even close to a disposable track.

This comment is a rollercoaster ride.

"The NFL and Pepsi are big fans of Adele"? What the fuck does that even mean?

The possible tastelessness of it really is outweighed by the hilarious delivery. Plus, they're fictional characters, so who really cares.