- Adult Swim’s vice president Mike Lazzo says some dumb shit about why there aren’t more women in the writer’s room. The effect? At Adult Swim, only 1 in 34 credits on any given series were by women, versus the average of 1 in 5 at other networks. WTF? (Ivonne)
- On Nerds of Color, Clara Mae writes about Why it matters when women of color play love interests. "Women of color have emphatically not been flooded with images of being treated as princesses and beloved love interests. The emotionally resilient, invulnerable, no-nonsense woman is all we are often allowed to be in media." (Tova)
- The Legend of Korra comics are finally on their way! (John)
Today's musical hit: Montréal's Les Deuxluxes is an homage to old-school rock'n'roll. The duo revel in faux glamour and vintage chic; you'd have to see them live to get the full experience, but this track off their new album gives you a small taste.
Today's critical rolls:
1. Is it autumn, yet?
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