There WAS nerd culture. It just wasn’t as mainstream as now.

Extra very important clarification: this is not the same dub/cut as MST3K/old TV airings/VHS, but rather the official international English dub, which Toho had produced.

Which is why bell hooks called Beyonce a terrorist. I thought that was a bit dramatic, but she’s got a point in that for as much as Beyonce wants to tear down the patriarchy, that patriarchy makes her a lot of money because she adheres to it when it comes to beauty standards.

Okay, but stepping on a scale isn’t every woman’s nightmare. The possibility of seeing a certain number on a scale isn’t every woman’s nightmare.

I love Beyonce, but for this one thing, seriously, fuck Beyonce. Weighing 175 lbs isn’t “every woman’s nightmare”. I weigh more than that, and it’s certainly not a nightmare for me. It stings that she thinks it is. What *is* a nightmare is living in a world where women and girls are influenced by celebrities like…

Yes, and I was commenting on the ridiculousness of your last sentence.

Or they’re telling you what they think and you’re a grown up who can make your own decisions?

Wonderful review, Katie. I’m excited to watch this movie. It seems to exist in a space adjacent to Inglourious Basterds, which, to me, is one of Tarantino’s finest. I adore that movie and how it just goes for it. This one seems more shiny, happy than that film, but playing with history has in the past led to…

“I recommend not enjoying things”

The movie isn’t about Polanski, who wasn’t even in the country at the time of the murders. What is he supposed to do, have Polanski turn to the camera and say “in a few years I’m going to rape a child!”?

“only hater”

Even Snipes recognizes that Marvel was unlikely to reboot with the same actor and, as fit as he is, they would want somebody younger for a part that is very physical. And I’m sure he genuinely admires Ali.

I disagree strongly with Batman. He would be friendly as Bruce Wayne, but loathe him behind his back.

Hank Hill passed on W after his weak handshake. Trump’s antics would never pass muster with the propane salesman.

Tony Stark is pretty clearly not on board with overt  racism or sexism, and Bruce Wayne is a major philanthropist who’s personally paid for the rehabilitation of at least two of his opponents-Harvey Dent and the Mad Hatter. Neither would be remotely on board with trump.

Neither Batman nor Stark ever would have voted for President Racist von Fuckup.

Why do people keep acting like sites can only post news? This is highlighting a video essay on an old topic. Why does it matter if it’s not news? I guess we can’t talk about old films now?

I don’t remember who specifically, but someone associated with Tezuka said that when he saw the trailer for Lion King, he was certain it was at least a tribute, and hoped the original studio would be credited (again at least) as an inspiration.

I’m surrrrrrrrrrrre nobody at Disney was familiar with the creator of Astro Boy