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On November 13, Netflix finally premiered 'She-Ra & The Princesses of Power.' Not sure if it was long awaited (for other people, I was absolutely waiting for this!)  and even before it was released it was met with a bit of controversy due to the new styling. Well, my daughter and I sat to binge watched season 1 and let me tell you, it was absolutely perfectly well balanced. For those of us old enough to remember the original series, there are tons of references to characters, events, etc. It doesn't dwell too much into, but it gives a respectful nod to the original series. It isn't a carbon copy of the 80's She-ra and it isn't completely different (I'm assuming this was done for the 'nay-sayers.').  It is very well balanced with new elements and nostalgia inducing references. imdb.com Character development is also well done, I absolutely love the fact that Cattra was given a much rounder, complex backstory in this rebo...

I'm sure that many of you by now have seen the Captain Marvel trailer more times than possible, and yes, I am too excited for the release. I love the fact that lately we've been getting strong female characters in films, tv, comics, etc., and it's about damn time! Yes, I know we had Wonder Woman about two years ago, and even though that was a step in the right direction, we need to embrace it even further! That is not to say that the story is solely about women, on the contrary, it is a story in which a woman happens  to be it's main protagonist. Which is huge difference. This is not to say that a "female" driven story isn't important or not as important, because it is, but the fact that she's being portrayed as an actual full character that has a commitment to save the world, is a good step in the right direction. Women can also be fierce, strong, intelligent and capable of whatever their minds/consciousness decide to do. I'm also always amaz...

Recently, infuriated 'fan boys' have been getting their panties in a bunch because, there was a photo shown of the re-boot Netflix She-ra that is coming in November, and they've all lost their cool. So, many of them are b*tching about how the new iteration, drawn and helmed by none other than Noelle Stevenson, isn't the 80s' She-ra we all grew up with. Polygon This "new" She-ra isn't voluptious, curvy nor eye candy for thirsty 'neckbeards' whom only think that a cartoon female has one sole purpose, and that is to have them drool over her. I saw the infamous picture and you know what, at first, my reaction was (to be honest) "hmmm, she's different" but I wasn't "ewww, that's not She-ra!!!" I am proud that Stevenson and Netflix have come up with this new version of her. She's not curvy nor sensual, but she looks fierce, dignified. This is definitely a character that I would love my daughter to gro...

Lately, I've been noticing a trend on my blog, and it isn't bad, but I definitely, do not want my blog to ONLY cover one kind of topic, so I'm trying to diversify it (from reviewing movies only) to reviewing other mediums, like comics, etc. (Because, ahem, I do read comics, not as much as I would like, but I do.) So, here goes my attempt to diversify. And what will I be reviewing for you today? a graphic novel by Noelle Stevenson, called Nimona. I promise, there are NO spoilers ahead! 😇 The main characters are: Lord Blackheart- the  "villain" of this story. And yes, it is not an accident the " ". He's more of a tragic anti-hero with ethics. Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin- is the "hero" of the story, whose sole mission is to foil Blackheart's dastardly, villainous plans. Nimona- our titled character is a young sidekick to Lord Blackheart whose mysterious past, plays a key role in the story. The Institution- is the law enforc...