[This post contains major spoilers for Captain America: The Winter Soldier and the last two episodes of SHIELD. You've been warned.] No, seriously -- I'm asking. But I'm definitely not complaining. Because until the last two episodes aired, I was ready to quit. I'd given the show a fair shake, but it tested and failed my … Continue reading How Did Agents of SHIELD Get So Much Better Overnight?
Marvel’s Agents of Shield
Where Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD is Going Right
A few weeks back, I said I was going to do a two-part, two-faced opinion piece on Agents of SHIELD. One that ripped it apart, and then one that built it back up. So here we are. For anyone who doesn't want to click back to the first part, I'll give a quick summary: Agents … Continue reading Where Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD is Going Right
Where Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is Going Wrong
It seems like nearly everyone is writing pieces about why Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is failing, so I thought -- as I actually watch and enjoy the show -- I might as well wade into the discussion to argue why it's not. But while trying to write that defense, I found myself having to throw in … Continue reading Where Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is Going Wrong
Lazy Sunday Links: A Whole Bunch of Nerdy Feminism
Here is a big mixed bag of the blogs, posts, arguments, feels, gifs and thoughts I've loved this week: 1. BattyMamzelle's post on "White Feminism" and why it's a problem. 2. This entire exchange on Tumblr. Related: God I love Peter Capaldi. 3. Vlogbrother Hank Green's explanation of why we burp and fart so much. … Continue reading Lazy Sunday Links: A Whole Bunch of Nerdy Feminism
Tea Leaves and Dog Ears 