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As seen on TV: NYC dominatrix Melody Mars sets media misconceptions about BDSM dungeons straight

'It’s not as glamorous as one may think… but it can be fun.'

On Oct 31, 2022 by Melody Mars

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Tongue twister: Experts explore the meteoric rise of eating a** in pop culture (and why you’re seeing more rimming on TV)

'TV—and the media more broadly— keeps pushing the boundaries.'

On Oct 28, 2022 by Will Cameron

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‘The White Lotus’ season 2: A sexy, annoying trip to Italy

The new season looks at the lies we tell ourselves.

On Oct 28, 2022 by Audra Schroeder

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‘Yoda was just a weirdo’: ‘Star Wars’ fans are wondering why Yoda and Yaddle sound so different in ‘Tales of the Jedi’

Fans expected Jedi master Yaddle to sound like Yoda. They were very wrong.

On Oct 27, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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This minor ‘Rogue One’ character proves that ‘Andor’ has a smart attitude to franchise callbacks

You may not remember this guy from 'Rogue One,' but 'Andor' has given him an intriguing new role.

On Oct 27, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Andor’ episode 7: A chillingly realistic depiction of life under fascism

From government oppression to personal grief, 'Andor' dissects the process of radicalization.

On Oct 19, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘The Rings of Power’ ends season 1 as it began: With wildly uneven pacing

The show manages to feel glacially slow, even while rushing through momentous events.

On Oct 17, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘House of the Dragon’ pulls some power moves in penultimate episode

The brewing conflict comes to a head.

On Oct 17, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

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‘Andor’ episode 6: No one is safe

This heist episode is a masterclass in dramatic tension, delivering a 45-minute thriller to rival 'Rogue One.'

On Oct 12, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Interview with the Vampire’: A celebration of toxic romance

A warm welcome to television's messiest couple.

On Oct 6, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Apparently it’s not that hard to include queer people in ‘Star Wars.’ Who knew?

'Andor' introduces queer characters without the cringe factor of Disney tokenism.

On Oct 5, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Andor’ episode 5: Of course the Rebellion includes a Theory Guy

This episode feels like an observational dramedy about activist politics, complete with a guy who wants you to read his manifesto.

On Oct 5, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Visiting Imperial Coruscant, ‘Andor’ deftly illustrates the banality of evil

Andor's writers are fascinated by petty corruption and corporate overreach; a huge step up for political storytelling in 'Star Wars.'

On Oct 5, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘House of the Dragon’ episode 7 ends with a welcome book departure

The rare book change that gives a character a better fate.

On Oct 3, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

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‘The Rings of Power’ finally picks up the pace with episode 6

This action-packed episode is the best so far—but Galadriel's characterization is going in a puzzling direction.

On Sep 30, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw