Entertainment
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Quantum Leap
I’m way late watching Quantum Leap, but seeing a nonbinary actor portraying a nonbinary character has been so joyful to see. Last night I made it to S01E12, “Let Them Play.” This episode surrounds a trans basketball player and her struggle with acceptance. It was beautiful. It was a little “teen angst” at times but the message was amazing. There was a scene where Ben (Sam Beckett 2.0) took his daughter to group, and he attended the parents group while his daughter attended the teen group. It broke me. Hearing those parents talk about how they just wanted their kids… [read more]
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Nimona
10/10 will watch this again! My kid made me watch it, and I’m so happy I did. The adaptation was great, but the comic is way better. There’s some amazing queer representation in the storyline and the voice actors chosen. There are also themes about not judging others based on fear, and learning to accept others — and yourself — and all your differences. I loved it. EDIT: go here to get questions answered about what could be concerning in this movie. I think it’s fine for younger viewers, but my kid is a mature 12 and we’ve shown them… [read more]
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Soulmates
If soulmates do exist, they’re not found, they’re made. People meet, they get a good feeling, and then they get to work building a relationship. Michael, “The Good Place” [read more]
