Author Archives: Mandi Harris

George Eliot's classic novel Middlemarch is now making waves on YouTube as a revamped web series. Rebecca Shoptaw writes a LGBTQ+ version of the old romance novel as a live-action drama. We have the heroine Dot Brooke seeking social justice and Fred Read More

Any superheroine can look good and kick butt. However, it takes a special kind of superheroine to be inspiring. Inspiring superheroines are leaders and innovators. They break the social norms and create new ones. The new Wonder Woman movie shows that a Read More

I've gotten into podcasts recently. I call it an occupational diversion. I've discovered some awesome gems during the past few weeks. I also rediscovered my love for an old favorite. I was so out of the podcast world I was a bit overwhelmed at all the Read More

I generally don’t see movies on the opening weekend so please excuse this late review. Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 opened two weekends ago. The wonderful cast we love was back along with a few interesting additions to the film. Typically, Read More

The Crown and Key Trilogy features great story lines and a fun cast of characters. The world is a combination of magic, steampunk, and merry Old England. There really wasn't a character that I disliked in the series. It was hard to narrow down which one Read More

The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood is a famous dystopian novel and now an original series by Hulu. The story offers frightening social commentary and unforgettable characters. The actors on the show bring the story to life. When I read the book, it Read More

“There is no way I would pay $250 for a Yoda lamp!” The fact is, some people would pay that much for a Yoda lamp. There are those who spend thousands of dollars to buy collectibles and support their hobbies. It’s great if you have the funds to do this. Read More

We all get that guilty pleasure show from time to time and Wynonna Earp is mine. The show is nearly B-rated in some aspects, but I find it entertaining. There are also cool heroines on the show. Sometimes, you just need a show you can relax and watch Read More

The level of enjoyment from reading Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology was high. There are two things I love: stories and mythology. The book proves they can be one and the same. There really isn't a dull moment in this book. It is funny, and Gaiman shows Read More

The great thing about Fandomania is that it includes fandoms of all shapes. As a period drama and history fan, I fell in love with this show. Versailles is a fairly new show that originally aired on the Ovation network. Viewers can enjoy it on Netflix. Read More

I've been continuing my first watch through of Smallville on Hulu. I've either really hated or loved the characters on the show. I've found I just can't feel ambiguous about them. This article features who I think is the best character on the show. I Read More

I was a bit dubious about reading Marissa Meyer's Lunar Chronicles. However, the futuristic spin on classic fairy tales is a delightful surprise. The series has many interesting surprises and an extraordinary cast of characters. Meyer's series includes Read More