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Considering Hybrid Conventions: Worldcon 2024

Aug 11

Considering Hybrid Conventions: Worldcon 2024

Aug 11

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Unexpectedly Speaking at Comic-Con

Yep, surprise! Wednesday morning, I was scrolling on Facebook, planning to do normal projects and tutor (way behind on the former!) — then…

Jul 29

Unexpectedly Speaking at Comic-Con

Jul 29

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Thoughts on Star Wars: The Acolyte

Jul 23

Thoughts on Star Wars: The Acolyte

Jul 23

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How do I Publish Academically?

It’s easy.

Jul 23

How do I Publish Academically?

Jul 23

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Sweetness and a Little Surprise: Thoughts on Bridgerton Season Three

Jun 18

Sweetness and a Little Surprise: Thoughts on Bridgerton Season Three

Jun 18

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Doctor Who (#15!) and the Two Parter…

Okay, new Doctor, traditional list of complaints, sure. There was the social media episode that some found on the nose and some — too on…

Jun 17

Doctor Who (#15!) and the Two Parter…

Jun 17

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Avatar: The Last Airbender 2024: Older Audience but Charming Enough

Sokka and Katara work well as squabbling siblings, while Aang’s playful optimism is still very likeable. Characters and scenes are…

Feb 24

Feb 24

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Avatar: The Last Airbender…Who Was this for?

The long-hyped show has returned, now live action with cool special effects. And it does look pretty as well as menacing, violent, and…

Feb 23

Feb 23

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Thoughts on The Marvels or “Because the scriptwriter said so”

Of course, “The Marvels” as it’s called is framed as a sequel to three stories: the Captain Marvel film that’s set in the 90s (and in fact…

Nov 17, 2023

Thoughts on The Marvels or “Because the scriptwriter said so”

Nov 17, 2023

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Who is Sabine Wren? Her History with Mandalore and the Darksaber

The show Star Wars: Rebels (2014–2018) begins with the conventional Chosen One story: Darth Vader announces, “The Jedi Knights are all but…

Aug 24, 2023

Who is Sabine Wren? Her History with Mandalore and the Darksaber

Aug 24, 2023

Valerie Estelle Frankel

Valerie Estelle Frankel

Valerie Estelle Frankel has written 88 books about pop culture. https://www.amazon.com/Valerie-Estelle-Frankel/e/B004KMCLQK

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