This is the final part of the three-part discourse I created into Queer Joy at the gaming table. In part two I shared my backstory of my own realizations. Today’s post...
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Queer Joy Part 2: Beyond Troupes – Prioritizing Queer Joy In Your Games
In part one of this series, I introduced our narrative, definitions, set my expectations and goals. Today, I am going to share how I got to this space. When I first...
Queer Joy Part 1: “All Are Welcome” Isn’t Good Enough Anymore – The Case for Active Inclusion
My earliest characters played, that were not Spiderman, were often female characters. Not out of gender dysphoria, these early characters let me explore queer feelings...
Thank You for Star Trek: Lower Decks – An Open Letter to Titmouse and Mike McMahan
Watching Lower Decks felt like seeing my joy for Star Trek represented on TV by people who clearly share it—a love letter to Trek made by those who truly get it.
Why Son of a Trickster Took My Breath Away: Reflections on Healing and Understanding
Like many with colonial ancestry I have to work to understand the generational trauma of Residential Schools and the systemic mistreatment of Indigenous people. It’s...
The Unbroken: Eye-Opening TTRPG Inspiration from Power, Rebellion, and Consequences
Let’s dive into the first book of the season: The Unbroken by CL Clark. I chose this novel initially because it had great reviews and the premise intrigued me—a guard...
Arlington Road: This Thriller Made a Bold Movie in 1999
It was a move that didn't pay off. Was it a bad movie? No. It wasn’t two hours of slogging through nonsense, despite scenes that went on too long or felt pointless. The...
The Ultimate Guide to Star Trek: 42 Essential Episodes for Beginners and Longtime Fans
There is so much I want to say about Star Trek. I love Trek. Heck, I love it so much, I created my own series (new season and cast annouced sooooon)! I sit at my...
The Day My Nostalgia Died
Ok, this movie was a trip. My memories of American Pie were definitely seen through the rose-colored lens of teenage nostalgia. Watching it now reveals that it doesn't...
When They Were Three Kings
This movie was fun. Again, a soundtrack that slaps. I forgot how much criticism there was during and after the 1991 gulf war. The critiques kind of got lost in 2001....
What is, Meh to the Max?
This was one of those movies where the acting was above what the movie provided. I don't know if it was the story alone, or the poor plot edits (lots of, wait did I...
Tea with a Spoon of the Delusion of Fascism
Ok, first thing first. The leads in this film are some of the most epic actors of our time. The critics didn't like it much, unlees they were looking at it from a 60...