Fantasia 2026 Preview: 10 Films for Lorehounds
As the 30th Fantasia International Film Festival kicks off, Elysia counts down the top 10 films from the program that are turning her head.
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LANTERNS 1x05 (aka That's One Weak-a** Manhunter)
Nzinga is back to join the fellas, share her theories, and help Ron cope with how lame this Manhunter seems. Aren't they supposed to be one of the most formidable opponents to the Lantern Corps? This Manhunter isn't a Lantern-level threat. Hell. It's not even a Batman-level threat. Have ...
Lanterns - S01E05 - Lights Out
David and Jean cover the season's midpoint climax with a fresh takes discussion praising Aaron Pierre and Poorna Jagannathan's performances this episode, along with a look back at how the episode recontextualizes the season one bleachers scene and raises new questions about the true scope of...
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What words do we overuse? What happens if Taylor Swift were to write lyrics to our theme music? The circle of what exactly? In this final Sidetrack of Season 2, we celebrate the end of an era by quizzing each other! Who’s coming out on top? We wrap by asking each other some earnest questions about o...
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LANTERNS 1x05 (aka That's One Weak-a** Manhunter)
Nzinga is back to join the fellas, share her theories, and help Ron cope with how lame this Manhunter seems. Aren't they supposed to be one of the most formidable opponents to the Lantern Corps? This Manhunter isn't a Lantern-level threat. Hell. It's not even a Batman-level threat. Have ...
Lanterns - S01E05 - Lights Out
David and Jean cover the season's midpoint climax with a fresh takes discussion praising Aaron Pierre and Poorna Jagannathan's performances this episode, along with a look back at how the episode recontextualizes the season one bleachers scene and raises new questions about the true scope of...
Sidetrack - Season 2 Quiz Show
What words do we overuse? What happens if Taylor Swift were to write lyrics to our theme music? The circle of what exactly? In this final Sidetrack of Season 2, we celebrate the end of an era by quizzing each other! Who’s coming out on top? We wrap by asking each other some earnest questions about o...
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Fantasia 2026 Preview: 10 Films for Lorehounds
As the 30th Fantasia International Film Festival kicks off, Elysia counts down the top 10 films from the program that are turning her head.
The Queen Awakens: Great Conversion Timeline
Cory lays out a timeline connecting the 1802 "Great Burning" to a modern-day "Great Conversion"