Gavia Baker-Whitelaw - Fansplaining

Production still from Heated Rivalry featuring Ilya and Shane laying together naked in bed.

Criticism

The Success of Heated Rivalry Should Not Be a Surprise

Romancelandia understands why the show is a hit. Why is it so hard for Hollywood to get the message?

Still from the film of Sam Wilson in his Cap uniform, cast in a reddish light.

Criticism

Sam Wilson Deserved Better Than Brave New World

Marvel wants fans to care about lore without thinking too deeply about themes and emotions—the things that brought them to this fandom in the first place.

Still from The Acolyte featuring Qimir and Osha sillouetted in the sunset gazing out at the ocean.

Criticism

The Acolyte’s Squandered Potential

The show brought a whole new set of fans to a stagnating franchise. Its cancellation suggests Star Wars is only interested in looking backwards.

Special Episodes

Special Episode 11: The Marvel-Industrial Complex

The military and the MCU, from Iron Man to Captain Marvel.

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Episodes

Episode 31: Get Recced

Fandom journalist Gavia Baker-Whitelaw helps us break down the art of fic reccing.