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Why does ‘The Crimes of Grindelwald’ sympathize with the wizarding Nazis?

The film accidentally argues that Grindelwald is right.

On Nov 20, 2018 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Is Dumbledore gay? Here’s why it matters

J.K. Rowling revealed the answer in 2007, but what does it mean for 'Harry Potter' canon?

On Nov 18, 2018 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Why isn’t ‘The Crimes of Grindelwald’ about Grindelwald doing crimes?

A political rally in a Parisian crypt isn't really a crime.

On Nov 18, 2018 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ fails its female characters

The roles for women of color were particularly bad.

On Nov 17, 2018 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘The Crimes of Grindelwald’ and the painful history of ‘Harry Potter’ canon

'Fantastic Beasts' is just the latest franchise to show the limits of a singular canon.

On Nov 16, 2018 by Michelle Jaworski

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Queerbaiting is ruining the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ franchise

J.K. Rowling still doesn't know how to handle Dumbledore's sexuality.

On Nov 16, 2018 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Fantastic Beasts’ and the problem with wizarding costume design

The real crime of Grindelwald is Johnny Depp’s terrible costume.

On Nov 15, 2018 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Why the cameo in ‘Crimes Of Grindelwald’ doesn’t work

It doesn't make much sense.

On Nov 15, 2018 by Michelle Jaworski

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‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ tells a big but disjointed story

The film has some fantastic sequences but falters as a whole.

On Nov 9, 2018 by Michelle Jaworski

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Mumbai police tweeted a Harry Potter quote for traffic safety, and Indian Twitter is here for it

Indian Twitter loved the stunt.

On Oct 28, 2018 by Samira Sadeque

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Fly yourself to Hogwarts with Lifeprint’s Harry Potter photo printer

While a direct portal to Platform 9 3/4 may not be available just yet, this new Harry Potter photo printer from the folks at Lifeprint is.

On Oct 24, 2018 by Colette Bennett

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Harry Potter comedy ‘Puffs’ is coming to streaming—while still off-Broadway

The beloved and acclaimed wizarding play is going national.

On Oct 17, 2018 by Nahila Bonfiglio

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Johnny Depp addresses ‘Fantastic Beasts’ casting controversy

The interview is unlikely to change many people's minds.

On Oct 12, 2018 by Michelle Jaworski

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Leaked footage could show the Harry Potter game we’ve all been waiting for

Fans are losing it.

On Oct 2, 2018 by Nahila Bonfiglio

J.K. Rowling Criticized for Nagini's Racist Role in 'Fantastic Beasts'

Nagini’s role is everything that’s wrong with the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ franchise

J.K. Rowling has serious problems when writing Asian characters.

On Sep 26, 2018 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw