PinnedPublished inHouse of AmariDisney’s Cruella and the Problem with making Shameless Childhood Villains SympatheticWhat is it that makes Disney villains so fun to watch after all these years? Why do we have our favorites? And what is it about this film…Jun 3, 20211Jun 3, 20211
The Importance of Leighton’s Coming Out in The Sex Lives of College GirlsAnd why I wish I had this show when I was a young woman in college.Dec 24, 2021Dec 24, 2021
Published inHouse of AmariBambi II: Parenting through GriefWhat we can learn about our response to grief as adults and how it affects the children in our lives.Aug 24, 2021Aug 24, 2021
Published inHouse of AmariHow I Soothed Childhood Trauma with my Love of the Power RangersThe following essay discusses mental illness, suicidal ideation and childhood sexual assault for those who may be sensitive to such topics.Aug 5, 2021Aug 5, 2021
Published inHouse of AmariMarvel’s “Black Widow” is a Decade Too LateWhat was stopping Marvel from giving us a Black Widow movie from 2011–2021? Sexism. Plain and simple. And the audience who wanted this…Jul 12, 2021Jul 12, 2021
Published inHouse of AmariGlee Retrospective: Beauty Standards, Fatphobia, and the Absurdity of the Faberry DuetA look back on the ‘Born This Way’ episode of Glee perfectly encapsulates Glee’s energy, from the dark comedy, emotional character…Jul 8, 2021Jul 8, 2021
Published inHouse of AmariCounting Down 8 Gayest Disney SongsIn collaboration with my lovely wife, Lorelei Golightly, we’ve brought to you a list of Disney songs that resonated with us in the most…Jun 27, 20211Jun 27, 20211
Published inHouse of AmariReflecting on that Time Audrey Hepburn Played a Lesbian: A Return to The Children’s HourAudrey Hepburn played a lesbian in The Children’s Hour and I feel it’s not discussed enough. Let’s fix that.Jun 16, 20211Jun 16, 20211
Published inHouse of AmariRevisiting Balto: My First Non-Binary Icon“You have to understand that there was no sign of all of this when you were younger.”May 26, 2021May 26, 2021
