CULTURE

The History Of The Bechdel Test, And What It's Actually Measuring

The History Of The Bechdel Test, And What It's Actually Measuring

The lesbian experience can be isolating. Comic artist and lesbian, Alison Bechdel began publishing her comic strips in gay and lesbian magazines and newspapers starting in 1983. Dykes to Watch Out For followed the lives of a cast of mostly queer characters, their friendships, and a mix of “high and low culture – from foreign […]

The Death of Batgirl & The Collapse of DC (Or Is It HBOMax?)

The Death of Batgirl & The Collapse of DC (Or Is It HBOMax?)

On August 2, 2022 Warner Bros. Discovery announced that the nearly completed Batgirl would not be coming to HBOMax as intended. “The decision to not release Batgirl reflects our leadership’s strategic shift as it relates to the DC universe and HBO Max. Leslie Grace is an incredibly talented actor and this decision is not a […]

Where Are The Kardashian-Jenner Pets?

Where Are The Kardashian-Jenner Pets?

Some celebrities make their pets a part of their brand. Paris Hilton was inseparable from her tiny, spoiled dogs in the 2000s. Swifties go gaga for Taylor’s cats almost as much as she does. And Adam Sandler routinely performs with his comic sidekick bulldogs Matzo Ball and Babu. Then there are the celebs who post […]