Critical Hits & Misses #248

• The SyFY Wire blog ranks all 40 of SDCC's trailers here!


• Over at Bitch Media, Evette Dionne has a potent piece on how black girls need protecting from predators like R. Kelly, and how even black families fail these girls. 

For today's musical hit, we have Sylvan Esso and "Die Young"

Today's critical rolls: Which was your favorite trailer of the big 40 on the list above?


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Critical Hits & Misses #247

• Check out this video of Gal Gadot meeting a young, weeping Wonder Woman fan at SDCC. Anyone who says representation doesn't matter is a liar. 


• The Fifth Doctor Peter Davison got into a slugfest with the internet after he makes some comments at SDCC and on Twitter about the toxic response to the female Doctor Who, Jodie Whittaker. While Davison is pretty supportive of Whittaker's casting, he does make a few questionable comments about losing a role model for boys, so he kind of got hit from both sides of the furious debate. 

For today's musical hit, we have ODESZA and "Line of Sight"

Today's critical rolls: Who is your favorite Doctor Who? And if you're not a fan, are you going to give it a shot now with Jodie Whittaker?


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Critical Hits & Misses #245

• The Mecca of pop culture is up this weekend: it's San Diego Comic Con, and we're getting a closer look at the Berlantiverse's new offering this year! Cress Williams talks to THR about his starring role in Black Lightning!


• One of the most infuriating things about wearing women's clothing is the lack of pockets, or even worse, the fake pockets that trick you into momentary excitement until you realize they don't even fit a finger. Have you ever wondered why women's clothing doesn't have pockets? Well prepared to be pissed off, because the answer is largely centered on sexism, capitalism, and politics.  

For today's musical hit, we remember Chester Bennington, lead singer of Linkin Park, who committed suicide this week. May you find the peace you did not find in this world, Chester.

Here's "Talking To Myself"

Today's critical rolls: It's Friday! What's on the agenda for the weekend?


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