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Buffy Fans Were Wrong About Kennedy - She Was Perfect for Willow

While Buffy fans may have hated her for replacing Tara, Kennedy was actually the perfect match for Sunnydale's resident geek-turned-wicca.

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Doctor Strange Is Really About the Passage of Time

Marvel's Doctor Strange is not just an origin story; it's a grand thematic statement on the value of letting time pass and living in the moment.

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Batman's LGBTQ+ Representation Has Progressed Greatly - The Movies Just Don't Embrace It

While Batman comics are brimming with LGBTQ+ characters, Hollywood has yet to embrace that aspect of the hero's world on the big screen.

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Will the New Frasier Break LGBTQ+ Ground Like the Original?

The original Frasier was a landmark in LGBTQ+ characters on television back in the '90s. Will the new show live up to that important legacy?

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Sony’s Spider-Verse Can Borrow a Fascinating Aspect of Spider-Man Comics

The Spider-Verse is already quite diverse but lacks LGBTQ characters; three famous Spidey icons could change that: MJ, Gwen, and Felicia.

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Dracula Movies Always Focus on the Wrong Character

Dracula movies make much of the seductive count. But the novel's true star is its powerful, feminist heroine, Mina Murray-Harker.

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The MCU's X-Men Should Utilize Some Major LGBTQ Marvel Couples

While Marvel is making some progress with LGBTQ+ rep, the X-Men couples' potential for greatness is something it needs to include in future films.

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What Sherlock Holmes' Public Domain Status Means for TV in the Future

Sherlock Holmes entered the public domain in 2023, and the Internet is celebrating with good reason - the possibilities for Sherlock are now endless.

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CSI's First Season Had Surprisingly Good LGBTQ Storylines

While CSI may have struggled with LGBTQ representation in later seasons, its first one handled gay couples reasonably well, a standout for year 2000.

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High Fidelity Helps Illustrate the Importance of the 'Save the Cat' Rule

While High Fidelity is a well-liked film, its lack of a "save the cat" moment for its hero is what holds it back from being a classic.

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Who Will Be Frasier's Love Interest in the Reboot?

20 years after Frasier left for Chicago to chase his Final Girl, Laura Linney's Charlotte is nowhere to be seen - so who will Frasier's new love be?

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Why Did Eric and Donna Break Up on That '70s Show?

While Eric and Donna's failed wedding was a sad moment, ultimately it was a necessary breakup for both and the result of a reasonable fallout.

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Gwen Stacy’s Time in the MCU Shouldn’t Gloss Over Her Problems With Spider-Man

While the Gwen and Peter romance is often remembered with rose-colored glasses, a candid look reveals many thorns that shouldn't be ignored.

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Forget Endgame, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Is the MCU's True Masterpiece

While Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 isn't as well-regarded as some MCU entries, it may actually be the best film in the entire franchise so far.

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Korra & Asami's Relationship Perfectly Mirrors Avatar's Central Theme

Tying The Legend of Korra together with a tale of balance, Korra and Asami's relationship reflects the series' central themes and core narrative.

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The Amazing Spider-Man Franchise's Biggest Tragedy Was a Massive Mistake

While depicting Gwen Stacy's death for the first time onscreen helped The Amazing Spider-Man 2 stand out, it also killed the franchise for fans.

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Tasha Yar's Death Was Actually One of Star Trek: TNG's Best Episodes

While most critics and fans hate Tasha Yar's death episode from Star Trek: The Next Generation, it is actually one of Season 1's strongest stories.

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Disney's Little Mermaid Remake Would Be Wise to Honor the Story's LGBTQ Legacy

The Little Mermaid live-action remake starring Halle Bailey is coming soon. Question is will the 2023 Disney film honor the story's LGBTQIA legacy?

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Roz Doyle's Frasier Return Must Resolve These Dangling Plot Threads

Roz is returning for the Frasier revival, and now there's a chance to resolve her hanging plot threads from the original series finale.

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Batman & Two-Face's Tragic Relationship is Best in Batman: The Animated Series

Bruce Wayne and Harvey Dent share one of the most fascinating relationships, but Batman: The Animated Series perfectly captured their tragic history.

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