Month: July 2014
Sailor Moon Essay Series: Sailor Moon and Female Diversity
Anime/MangaJuly 5th is an incredibly important day. It’s a day that has been on my and many others’ calendars for quite some time. It’s a day that didn’t ever seem like it was going to come. But it’s almost here. July 5th is the day that my beloved Sailor Moon makes her grand re-entrance into the lives of millions with a brand new anime. And it can’t come soon enough.
To lead up to Sailor Moon’s triumphant return, I offer a series of articles focusing on the things I love most about the Sailor Moon series, specifically pertaining to its portrayal of girls and women. A review of the Sailor Moon Crystal pilot will follow on July 5th.
Today in Geek: July 3rd, 2014
Film, Television, Video Games
Fake Geek Comic Recommendations: Captain America: The Winter Soldier
ComicsComics are my life. I started reading comics in earnest about two years ago (not counting the shelves and shelves of manga I’d accumulated from my teen years), and in that relatively short time, I’ve amassed ridiculous amounts of trade paperbacks. As such, I’ve taken on the righteous mission to introduce as many other people to the magical world of comics as possible. And that includes you.
Sailor Moon Essay Series: The Magic of Female Friendships
Anime/MangaJuly 5th is an incredibly important day. It’s a day that has been on my and many others’ calendars for quite some time. It’s a day that didn’t ever seem like it was going to come. But it’s almost here. July 5th is the day that my beloved Sailor Moon makes her grand re-entrance into the lives of millions with a brand new anime. And it can’t come soon enough.
To lead up to Sailor Moon’s triumphant return, I offer a series of articles focusing on the things I love most about the Sailor Moon series, specifically pertaining to its portrayal of girls and women. A review of the Sailor Moon Crystal pilot will follow on July 5th.
Today in Geek: July 2nd, 2014
Anime/Manga, Conventions, Film, Home, Television, Video Games
Free! Eternal Summer Episode Review: 2×01 “Storm of Dive and Dash”
Anime/MangaWelcome back Free! This time last year, I watched the final episode of season one and chose to believe that, as promised, I’d “see you next summer”. Well, you came through, and you brought some new characters, new challenges, and new relationship dynamics. Come on in folks; the water is fine.
Sailor Moon Essay Series: Girl Power is Real Power
Anime/MangaJuly 5th is an incredibly important day. It’s a day that has been on my and many others’ calendars for quite some time. It’s a day that didn’t ever seem like it was going to come. But it’s almost here. July 5th is the day that my beloved Sailor Moon makes her grand re-entrance into the lives of millions with a brand new anime. And it can’t come soon enough.
To lead up to Sailor Moon’s triumphant return, I offer a series of articles focusing on the things I love most about the Sailor Moon series, specifically pertaining to its portrayal of girls and women. A review of the Sailor Moon Crystal pilot will follow on July 5th.
Teen Wolf Episode Review: 4×01 “The Dark Moon” and 4×02 “117”
TelevisionThe good news: Teen Wolf is back to deliver us from the summer slump with another fun-filled season. The bad news: It still doesn’t make any sense.
Salutations from The Fake Geek Girl
HomeHey there. I’m Meredith Hershey, aka The Fake Geek Girl. Spoiler Alert: I’m not actually a “fake geek girl”. I am a geek, and I am a girl, but I’m fairly certain I’m not fake. Like 85% sure.
The Fake Geek Girl 