The Failure of Black Disney (& Discourse) Princess Weekes 2022-04-04 | SPONSORED: curisoitystream.com/melinapendulumThe Princess and The Frog and Soul, are the two Black firsts—the first Black Disney Princess and the first Pixar movie with a Black lead. Each attempting to gain representation clout from young and old people who have been socialized for generations to view the company as synonymous with universality. Now, this criticism of Soul and Princess and the Frog, or really any polarizing BIPOC animated creation does not dismiss the feelings of those who may feel represented by it—or dismiss the one BIPOC creator works like this bring on for "authenticity." It is calling out the failures of crafting diversity around a theme or topic, not build to actual deal with Blackness, or otherness, that lead to the film ultimately failing to really say anything—at least to this lady.Support me on Patreon (if you want): http://patreon.com/princessweekesThumbnail by: @truesquidk Videos to check out:Tee Noir: youtu.be/dpuvcDtRoSMKimberly Nicole Foster/ For Harriet: youtu.be/Odm_Eta1VcQXiran Jay Zhao: youtu.be/Pwn8YD8soboSources:animatedviews.com/2010/the-princess-and-the-frog-directors-john-musker-and-ron-clements-take-us-to-the-other-side-of-animationgizmodo.com/soul-feels-like-pixars-first-black-movie-made-with-whit-1845956107gizmodo.com/jazz-music-and-the-afterlife-heres-how-pixars-soul-cam-1845281613nusantaranaga.wordpress.com/2021/03/06/going-south-by-southeast-a-film-review-of-raya-and-the-last-dragontwitter.com/emilyvdw/status/1410278815205453827?s=20&t=vpx-od_YIwaTaxgnuovN1Qvox.com/the-highlight/22543858/isabel-fall-attack-helicopter
Anne Heche: When Community Doesnt Show Up Princess Weekes 2023-07-06 | This is probably my version of a You're Wrong About episode.Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: go.nebula.tv/princessweekesWatch my video Heteronormative Culture is a Menace on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/princessweekes-heteronormative-culture-is-a-menaceContent Warning: Discussion of childhood sexual abuse, biphobia, transphobia, sexual harassment, and addiction.Pride is an interesting time. More often than not, it is both a time for celebration and for over-thinkers like myself to reflect on the realities of how experiences within the LGBTQIA community have changed. Or haven't.A little under a year ago, actress Anne Heche was declared brain-dead and taken off life support on August 15, 2022. If you don't know her name, you might remember her as the voice of Suyin Beifong in The Legend of Korra. She was on shows like Everwood, Ally McBeal, and All Rise and in the films I Know What You Did Last Summer and John Q. Hers is a name I’d heard in passing growing up. Still, I had no idea about the trauma and battles she faced throughout her life as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, sexual harassment, familial trauma, mental health issues, and extreme biphobia. And when I was working on an article about her passing back in 2022, her story resonated with me because as we have seen the attempts from Conservatives to criminalize our community—I think it is important to remember the damage that we also do to each other when we fail to back each other.So this video is a bit of queer history, reflection, and a lot of trying to explain why we need to re-access how to talk to each other. I promise to try and do something happier for the next Pride. Maybe. Social MediaTwitch: twitch.tv/pmweekesPatreon: www.patreon.com/princessweekes Instagram: princess_weekesTikTok: PrincessPendulumSpecial Thanks to Joey for Editing and Emotional Support.Monster Fucker Pin:store.nebula.tv/collections/princess-weekes/products/princess-weekes-monster-fucker-pinVillain Fucker Pin:store.nebula.tv/collections/princess-weekes/products/princess-weekes-villain-fucker-pinOther Merch:store.nebula.tv/collections/princess-weekesSources & Links:Bisexual Stats: mashable.com/article/bisexual-people-sexual-violence; thetaskforce.org/news/bisexual-women-have-increased-risk-of-intimate-partner-violence-new-cdc-data-showsJay Leno Quote Source: indiewire.com/features/general/anne-heche-mental-health-history-homophobia-1234751477Elliot Page Sweepstakes Quote (Warning has Deadname): gawker.com/361783/the-ellen-page-sexuality-sweepstakesNYT Magazine Quote: nytimes.com/2009/08/02/magazine/02heche-t.htmlThe Advocate 2001 Article: books.google.com/books?id=G2UEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA32&source=gbs_toc_r&cad=2#v=onepage&q&f=falsePeople Article about Breakup: people.com/archive/yep-its-over-vol-54-no-10Heche on building back familial bonds: web.archive.org/web/20120221011547/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/8465999/Anne-Heche-There-was-no-joy-in-my-family.html
Gilmore Girls is the perfect example of legacy admission privilege #gilmoregirls Princess Weekes 2023-07-02 | ...
Why We Needed To Relearn The Classics Princess Weekes 2023-06-24 | Check out http://80000hours.org/princessweekesIf you walk into a bookstore and look at new releases, you will likely see at least one or two feminist retellings of Greek mythological figures. From Medusa to Clytemnestra to Penelope, we see a new boom of retellings. But it is not new. What does this new generation of reimagined classics say about the moment we are in and the limitations of trend reimagining versus how we learn these stories in an academic setting?Sources & Links:qz.com/quartzy/1408600/the-medusa-statue-that-became-a-symbol-of-feminist-ragenytimes.com/2020/10/13/arts/design/medusa-statue-manhattan.htmlen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judgement_of_Parisnewyorker.com/magazine/2018/10/29/the-myth-of-whiteness-in-classical-sculpturelareviewofbooks.org/article/emily-wilson-on-porous-boundaries-and-the-world-of-homerwashingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/the-first-english-translation-of-the-odyssey-by-a-woman-was-worth-the-wait/2017/11/16/692cdf82-c59a-11e7-aae0-cb18a8c29c65_story.htmlMusic & Clips :youtube.com/watch?v=kmcV90cya1Yyoutu.be/jvU4xWsN7-ANow We Fight by Bonnie Gracelabour by Paris Paloma Derry GirlsHercules & Xena the Battle for Mount OlympusPoison by Bell Biv DeVoeSupplementary Reading Material:(1) The Oedipus Complex, Antigone, and Electra: The Woman as Hero and VictimDorothy WillnerAmerican Anthropologist, New Series, Vol. 84, No. 1 (Mar., 1982), pp. 58-78 (21 pages)jstor.org/stable/675950(2) Women in Greek MythMARY R. LEFKOWITZThe American Scholar, Vol. 54, No. 2 (Spring 1985), pp. 207-219 (13 pages)jstor.org/stable/41211188(3) Greek Attitudes towards Women: The Mythological EvidenceP. WalcotGreece & Rome, Vol. 31, No. 1 (Apr., 1984), pp. 37-47 (11 pages)jstor.org/stable/642368(4) Medusa and the Female GazeSusan R. BowersNWSA Journal, Vol. 2, No. 2 (Spring, 1990), pp. 217-235 (19 pages)jstor.org/stable/4316018(5) Seclusion, Separation, and the Status of Women in Classical AthensDavid CohenGreece & Rome, Vol. 36, No. 1 (Apr., 1989), pp. 3-15 (13 pages)jstor.org/stable/643180
How Ridley Scotts The Last Duel Failed The Moment Princess Weekes 2023-05-31 | Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: nebula.tv/princessweekesWatch my next video Why We Needed To Relearn The Classics at Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/princessweekes-why-we-needed-to-relearn-the-classicsAlso, I just realized that Ridley Scott directed all the Adam Driver "sex scenes" in 2021.In 2021 director Ridley Scott released two films House of Gucci and The Last Duel. Neither film performed spectacularly well, but while House of Gucci was always expected to live or die on the backs of Lady Gaga fans—The Last Duel grossing only 30 million against a budget of 100 million, was treated (along with the failure of The Northman in 2022) as an example of how audiences don't support "adult" movies. And the struggle of non-franchise movies during the COVID era. While neither film fully understood the assignment, I find the surprise surrounding The Last Duel's failure particularly interesting. I don't think people wanted to watch an old-timey rape trial, and it prompts an exciting conversation about the disconnect between what audiences show up for and what studios think they will show up for.Twitch: twitch.tv/pmweekesPatreon: www.patreon.com/princessweekes Instagram: princess_weekesTikTok: PrincessPendulumSpecial Thanks to Joey for Editing and Emotional Support.Monster Fucker Pin:store.nebula.tv/collections/princess-weekes/products/princess-weekes-monster-fucker-pinVillain Fucker Pin:store.nebula.tv/collections/princess-weekes/products/princess-weekes-villain-fucker-pinOther Merch:store.nebula.tv/collections/princess-weekes
Anakin Skywalker Deserved Better Princess Weekes 2023-04-29 | I'm here to once again remind you that the Jedi sucked and ruined Anakin's life.~~The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare https://skl.sh/melinapendulum04237For a limited time (now through April 30, 2023), Skillshare is offering 40% off your first year of membership - one of their best offers out there! https://skl.sh/melinapendulum40~~Yes, I know it is cliche now that people of my generation have retroactively tried to turn the prequels into art, and while I wouldn't go that far—with the absolute mess that was the handling of the structure of the sequel series we at least get a W for being able to at least string together a cohesive story for three installments. Not to mention Padmé is tragically one of the most well-developed women in the Star Wars main canon—no, I will not be taking questions at this time. And for all the issues with Hayden Hayden Christensen's performance as Anakin in the films, the character struggle of Anakin and his arc from a young boy to Darth Daddy Vader is interesting. To me, the tragedy of Anakin can be seen in my favorite line from The Phantom Menace: “I’m a person, and my name is Anakin.”~~Thank you to Joey for the creditsSocial MediaTwitch: twitch.tv/pmweekesPatreon: www.patreon.com/princessweekes Instagram: princess_weekesTikTok: PrincessPendulumMonster Fucker Pin:store.nebula.tv/collections/princess-weekes/products/princess-weekes-monster-fucker-pinVillain Fucker Pin:store.nebula.tv/collections/princess-weekes/products/princess-weekes-villain-fucker-pinOther Merch:store.nebula.tv/collections/princess-weekesKeywords: star wars, star wars celebration, Anakin Skywalker, Padmé, the last jedi, the phantom menace, attack of the clones, the clone wars, return of the jedi, revenge of the sith, the force awakens, star wars legends, rise of skywalker, George Lucas, Disney, Lucasfilm,
Set It Off Is The Perfect Feminist Film Princess Weekes 2023-04-02 | The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/melinapendulum03234To quote bell hooks: "Feminism is a struggle to end sexist oppression. Therefore, it is necessarily a struggle to eradicate the ideology of domination that permeates Western culture on various levels, as well as a commitment to reorganizing society so that the self-development of people can take precedence over imperialism, economic expansion, and material desires."In this video, we will be exploring how Set It Off crafts a film that is rooted in the intersection of class, gender, and sexuality; it represents Black women in a way that I think is key in a feminist film.Thank you to Joey for the credits!Social MediaTwitch: twitch.tv/pmweekesPatreon: www.patreon.com/princessweekes Instagram: princess_weekesTikTok: PrincessPendulumMonster Fucker Pin:store.nebula.tv/collections/princess-weekes/products/princess-weekes-monster-fucker-pinVillain Fucker Pin:store.nebula.tv/collections/princess-weekes/products/princess-weekes-villain-fucker-pinOther Merch:store.nebula.tv/collections/princess-weekes
Queen Charlotte & The Bridgerton Problem Princess Weekes 2023-03-08 | Special discount of $20/year for fans of Princess Weekes ($2.50/month) go.nebula.tv/princessweekesWatch The Prince now: nebula.tv/videos/philosophytube-the-prince?ref=princessweekesBridgerton is one of Netflix's most successful intellectual properties, so we are getting a spin-off about the younger years of Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Sterlitz. Who was played on the flagship series by Guyanese-British lesbian actor Golda Rosheuvel and the younger version will be played by India Amarteifio. As a tie-in, Julia Quinn (and Shonda Rhimes) have penned a prequel series titled "Queen Charlotte" about the monarch and the tragic love story between herself and George III.While I overall support the efforts of bringing people of color into period dramas—mainly because they are a significant part of Western European media and therefore, I want talented actors of color to be included. The particular expansion of Charlotte makes me feel a bit uncomfortable because once you get past a certain period with the British Royal Family—or any royal family—slavery becomes a reality. Let's talk about it.Monster Pin: http://store.nebula.tv/monsterVillain Pin: http://store.nebula.tv/villainThe Okra Project: theokraproject.comSpecial Thanks to JoeyFollow Me On:✨Twitch: twitch.tv/pmweekes✨Patreon: www.patreon.com/princessweekes✨Twitter: @WeekesPrincess✨Instagram: princess_weekes✨TikTok: PrincessPendulumOther Videos Mentioned:✨ History Tea Time with Lindsay Holiday: youtube.com/watch?v=mp2N4AHCDHY✨Bridgerton and the Problem of Pastel Progressivism: youtu.be/GiD_yqfqCoo✨Broey Deschanel's The Liberal Escapism of Bridgerton: youtu.be/F_CAK_yj5JMSources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_IV#Early_lifeen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Charlotte:_A_Bridgerton_Storysmithsonianmag.com/history/in-defense-of-king-george-180978852smithsonianmag.com/history/dirty-little-secret-115579444georgianpapers.com/2019/01/21/uncovering-royal-perspectives-on-slavery-empire-and-the-rights-of-colonial-subjectsslaverylawpower.org/george-iii-slave-tradeblogs.loc.gov/international-collections/2021/01/bridgerton-and-the-real-queen-charlotteen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asiento_de_Negrosslaverylawpower.org/queen-anne-speechtheguardian.com/uk-news/2022/mar/23/british-royal-family-monarchy-historical-links-to-slavery
The Politics of Loving the Bad Guy Princess Weekes 2023-02-24 | SPONSORED BY WREN: Offset your carbon footprint on Wren: wren.co/start/princessweekesThe first 100 people who sign up will have 10 extra trees planted in their name! A little h*rny and a little discourse-y, we will talk about some of the many conversations surrounding rooting for the bad guy.Also, this video was ad restricted, so if you enjoyed it and can, please support the Patreon. xxTwitch: twitch.tv/pmweekesPatreon: www.patreon.com/princessweekes Instagram: princess_weekesTikTok: PrincessPendulumEdited by Joey & Princess WeekesSources:nytimes.com/2021/02/25/style/your-fave-is-problematic-tumblr.htmlmedium.com/@Powells/i-was-not-a-nice-little-girl-c2df01e0ae1
Sigh ... my only thoughts on the Wizard Discourse Princess Weekes 2023-02-12 | I'm gonna say it and then move on but I just needed to get this off my chest.
The Revolution Was NOT Televised | Falcon & The Winter Soldier Princess Weekes 2023-02-03 | Starting Black History Month off strong. SPONSORED BY NEBULA: Special discount of $20/year for fans ofPrincess Weekes or $2.50/month nebula.tv/princessweekesFalcon and the Winter Solider was the first MCU project post-Blip that attempted to address the socio-politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Well ... it was no Andor. Note, just got a new 4K camera and audio set up ... still being adjusted. I hate that after this long... still have growing pains.Special thanks to Joey who edited the audio and helped bring it together and save the day for me. I am so glad that they are a part of this very small team.Table of Content00:00 start01:53 House Keeping04:12 Falcon & The Winter Soldier Recap23:54 Black Comics History Quickie34:41 Anti-Revolutionary Politics of F&tWS47:32 WDTM?Follow Me On:✨Twitch: twitch.tv/pmweekes✨Patreon: www.patreon.com/princessweekes✨Twitter: @WeekesPrincess✨Instagram: princess_weekes✨TikTok: PrincessPendulum Reading, Sources & Links: ✨Green Lantern/Green Arrow by Dennis O'Neil and Neal Adams✨Black Comics: Politics of Race and Representation by Sheena C. Howard and Ronald L. Jackson✨War, Politics, and Superheroes: Ethics and Propaganda in Comics and Film by Marc DiPaolo✨Super Black: American Pop Culture and Black Superheroes by Adilifu Nama✨Supergods by Grant Morrison✨ gofundme.com/f/sbg-book-club-funding-for-equity-2022?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customertags: MCU, marvel cinematic universe, captain america, falcon, winter, bucky barns, sam wilson, steve rodgers, captain marvel, politics, military industrial complex,
Why Are There So Many Confederate Vampires? Princess Weekes 2022-12-28 | In the late 2000s and 2010s, the three major vampire series of the time: True Blood, The Vampire Diaries, and Twilight—all featured male vampire characters who were members of the Confederacy. Bill Compton, Damon Salvatore, and Jasper Hale. We are going to try and figure out why? Why those character backstory decisions were made, the legacy of the Confederacy in cinema, and most importantly, what it says that all these choices were made and primarily uncritically dealt with in or outside the universe.Support Me On Patreonpatreon.com/princessweekesFollow Me@WeekesPrincess (Twitter)princess_weekes (Instagram)Time Stamps00:00 01:12 What Was The Confederacy?07:10 Jasper Hale15:07 Bill Compton19:45 Damon Salvatore23:53 How Did We Get Here?28:15 Oh Hey, Firefly38:00 TL;DR40:35 Announcement & Book RecommendationGone With the Wind Video: youtube.com/watch?v=G24rgrtBa04&t=1sSources:The Confederate Flag and the Meaning of Southern History by Kevin Thornton (jstor.org/stable/26235412)The Civil War at the Sesquicentennial: How Well Do Americans Understand Their Great National Crisis? By GARY W. GALLAGHER (jstor.org/stable/26062064?read-now=1#page_scan_tab_contents)Lost Cause Motherhood: Southern Women Writers by Glenn Robins (jstor.org/stable/4233937)stepheniemeyer.com/2009/11/new-moon-qa-with-stepheniehttps://rsc.byu.edu/civil-war-saints/what-means-carnage-civil-war-mormon-thought"The Fall of the House of Dixie"
What Does Nuance Really Look Like? Princess Weekes 2022-12-16 | Let Audible help you discover new ways to laugh, be inspired, or be entertained. New members can try it free for 30 days. Visit audible.com/princessweekes or text princessweekes to 500-500. Nuance gets thrown around a lot and when it comes to the argument of if we should have original BIPOC characters or race-bent ones around the upcoming "The Little Mermaid" adaptation, we can discuss that without ignoring the racism that is being flung around.0:00 Intro01:44 Audible ad03:43 Delicious Content💟Patreon: http://patreon.com/princessweekes💟Twitch: http://twitch.tv/pmweekes💟Instagram: @/princessweekes💟Nuance Mug: store.nebula.tv/collections/princess-weekes/products/princess-weekes-nuance-mugBooks:Red: A History of the Redhead by Jacky Colliss Harvey Source Links: vice.com/en/article/exq5jp/documenting-black-and-mixed-race-gingers-243bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-28872927telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/canada/3498766/Facebook-Kick-a-Ginger-campaign-prompts-attacks-on-redheads.htmlprnewswire.com/news-releases/nielsen-study-reveals-significant-growth-of-asian-representation-on-tv-in-2021-301550193.htmlhttps://socialsciences.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/UCLA-Hollywood-Diversity-Report-2022-Television-10-27-2022.pdfhttps://socialsciences.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/UCLA-Hollywood-Diversity-Report-2022-Film-3-24-2022.pdfKey Words:the little mermaid cast 2023, Ariel - Disney Princess, the little mermaid live action 2023, halle Bailey, Disney, racism, racist, racebending
How Blaise Zabini Changed Slytherin & Exposed Fandom Princess Weekes 2022-11-30 | Let Audible help you discover new ways to laugh, be inspired, or be entertained. New members can try it free for 30 days. Visit audible.com/princessweekes or text princessweekes to 500-500. When Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was released in 2005, J.K. Rowling finally described the Slytherin student character Blaise Zabini. A character many had head-cannoned as a white dark-haired Italian boy was now a Black teenager of exceptional beauty. For some, it wasn't even fully acknowledged until the film adaptation, but there was still a backlash from some fans who no longer thought the character "fit."We will discuss the reaction to that revelation and why it complicated how Rowling wrote about Slytherin and Blood Purity. Even if she didn't realize it. Thumbnail by @truesquidkAudio & Credit Edits by JoeySource: stitchmediamix.com/2022/04/04/whos-afraid-of-a-black-blaise-zabinSocial MediaTwitch: twitch.tv/pmweekesPatreon: www.patreon.com/princessweekes Instagram: princess_weekesTikTok: PrincessPendulumKeywordsharry potter, hp, Slytherin, house-elves, Draco Malfoy, Blaise Zabini, Lord Voldemort, jk Rowling, pure-blood, blood purity
Why Dont Worry Darling Doesnt Work ... Princess Weekes 2022-11-01 | Get a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: www.mubi.com/princessweekesDespite behind-the-scenes drama, Olivia Wilde's 2022 "thriller" is uninteresting because it has nothing to say. Especially in comparison with its spiritual ancestor, The Stepford Wives.Audio / Credits Editing: joeyVoice Acting: @Lola Sebastian Music: Epidemic SoundTwitch: twitch.tv/pmweekesPatreon: www.patreon.com/princessweekes Twitter: @WeekesPrincessInstagram: princess_weekesTikTok: PrincessPendulumCheck Out @Be Kind Rewind youtu.be/VwFkhLBes4o @Jessie Gender youtu.be/75bbNdlX2pAKeywords: Don’t Worry Darling, Olivia Wilde, Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, feminism, second-wave feminism, The Stepford Wives, Glenn Close, Fatal Attraction
Why Did First Kill Fail & Why Save It? 🩸 Princess Weekes 2022-10-06 | First Kill on Netflix was dismissed by many as camp, cheesy, and cliche. Many missed how deeply thoughtful and representation heavy the show was, especially regarding the co-lead, Imani Lewis. We deserved a season two.This video is sponsored by Adam & Eve. Go to AdamandEve.com. and use the Code: PRINCESS 50% Off 1 Item + Free Shipping in the US & Canada. Some exclusions applyTwitch: twitch.tv/pmweekesPatreon: www.patreon.com/princessweekes Twitter: @WeekesPrincessInstagram: princess_weekesTikTok: PrincessPendulum@JamesSomerton has amazing contentAttack on Titan: youtu.be/5RPsRpk8aKABros Episode: youtu.be/eVfNd2nfqHUReview and Rate Geeked Podcast:First Kill Episode: open.spotify.com/episode/2WaWUomgkBCFllqgPNPZlG
Why House of the Dragon Fails At This ONE Thing Princess Weekes 2022-09-26 | Nobody wins when the family feuds. House of the Dragon discussion up to episode six. Also, sorry to Daemon fans, I don't really care about him. Sponsored by: MUBI Get a whole month of excellent cinema FREE on MUBI using the link:www.mubi.com/princessweekesRecommended Watch: @HillsAliveYT Twitch: twitch.tv/pmweekesPatreon: www.patreon.com/princessweekes Twitter: @WeekesPrincessInstagram: princess_weekesTikTok: PrincessPendulumVideo was co-edited by Joey and credits were all JoeyTable of Contents:0:00 Start0:10 Content/Spoiler Warning Spoiler 0:17 Intro5:28 MUBI6:33 Thoughts & Opinions17:02 TW C-Section Scene in 'Fire & Blood'21:49 Back to Thoughts47:42 Episode 6 'The Princess & The Queen' Episode Discussion53:27 Ending & Credits57:35 Blooper
How Al Sharpton Went From Agitator to Parody Princess Weekes 2022-08-30 | Sponsored by Curiosity Stream: http://curiositystream.com/melinapendulumHow did we get from being called a "race agitator" to Rollo Goodlove?Note: I felt like I could have gone harder on discussing the anti-Semitic issue so I reached out to my friend and fellow creator @Ladyknightthebrave and they gave me some feedback so I wanted to just add this: The incident at Crown Heights was, by all accounts, an accident, and the rumors that the ambulances didn't stop to help the Black children are unfounded. Sharpton did not help the issue and while he has "apologized" it doesn't erase how he played a part in inflaming the scapegoating the Jewish community at large at that time. Explaining and discussing the issues that created his comments, do not excuse them and we can, and should, discuss these things without anti-Blackness and anti-Semitic language. Table of Contents:0:00 Intro2:30 Who is Al Sharpton4:19 Bernhard Goetz11:08 The Murder of Yusef Hawkins19:20 The Shooting of Amadou Diallo22:32 The Crown Heights Riots26:52 Tawana Brawley rape "hoax"34:25 The Criticism Against Al Sharpton53:02 Why does this matter?Follow me: Twitch: twitch.tv/pmweekesPatreon: www.patreon.com/princessweekes Twitter: @WeekesPrincessInstagram: princess_weekesTikTok: PrincessPendulumLinks & Sources:"Black Religious Intellectuals: The Fight For Equality from Jim Crow to the 21st Century" by Clarence Taylor"Troubling the Waters: Black-Jewish Relations in the American Century" byCheryl Greenberg- pewresearch.org/interactives/public-opinion-on-race-relations-1990-2016- theparisreview.org/blog/2018/09/26/in-the-nineties-race-didnt-exist- nymag.com/intelligencer/2016/06/clinton-and-the-politics-of-90s-racial-backlash.html- al.com/life/2020/11/race-in-america-on-90s-sitcoms-how-they-addressed-it-then.html- nytimes.com/1991/11/30/us/in-a-90-s-quest-for-black-identity-intense-doubts-and-disagreement.html- npr.org/2013/01/19/169734710/the-rev-al-sharpton-in-six-true-false-statements- nytimes.com/2019/07/31/opinion/al-sharpton-trump.html (note: author Glenn C. Loury is a Black Conservative- thedailybeast.com/al-sharptons-long-bill-of-goods-from-tawana-brawley-to-primetime?ref=scroll (1991 crown heights riot)web.archive.org/web/20190617114135/nytimes.com/1991/01/13/nyregion/sharpton-is-stabbed-at-bensonhurst-protest.html- timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1989/08/25/332289.html?pageNumber=1web.archive.org/web/20190704042652/cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/21/the-death-of-yusuf-hawkins-20-years-later- latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-02-23-me-1220-story.html (decade of hate)- jewishinsider.com/2019/05/al-sharptons-mea-culpa-i-should-have-done-more-to-heal-rather-than-harm- nytimes.com/1988/10/09/weekinreview/region-after-grand-jury-what-happened-tawana-brawley-s-case-attitudes-about-race.html
What Gilmore Girls Tells Us About Love & Class Princess Weekes 2022-07-29 | Also, Team Logan.Dead Pigs is now streaming on MUBI in the USGet a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: mubi.com/princessweekesSources:1. Performing Class: "Gilmore Girls" and a Classless Neoliberal "Middle Class" by Daniela MastrocolaURL: jstor.org/stable/447799282. "Good Breeding" and "Acute Discernment": The Politics of Literacy and Family in "Gilmore Girls" by Laura DetmeringURL: jstor.org/stable/23416396
Passing & the Nature of Identity Princess Weekes 2022-07-01 | SPONSORED BY: World Anvil Sign up for free today http://worldanvil.com, and use my code for 40%off any yearly subscription Code: PRINCESSWEEKESWhen it was announced that Rebecca Hall was making a film adaptation of Nella Larson's Passing there was "discussion" about if the leads, Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga, "passed" and what it meant to pass. Especially in the 1920s and 30s that Larson was writing about. In this video, we are going to discuss Passing. The novel, the film, and the concept of Passing today and at the time in which Larson was writing.Sources: The Veils of the Law: Race and Sexuality in Nella Larsen's Passing by Corinne E. Blackmer: jstor.org/stable/25112208; Slate: slate.com/culture/2021/11/passing-netflix-movie-vs-nella-larsen-book.htmlVulture: vulture.com/article/mariah-carey-nella-larsen-passing.html
Elektra needs to return to the MCU Princess Weekes 2022-05-23 | Even the stars in the sky are not safe...SPONSORSHIP KICKSTARTER: kickstarter.com/projects/kugalimedia/murenga?ref=5l5fivTABLE OF CONTENTS0:00 Intro2:30 Ad4:12 Elektra in the comics9:53 Orientalism sidebar13:21 Daredevil (2003)15:08 Elektra (2005) 20:36 Daredevil (2015)23:45 The Defenders (2017)25:50 Fridging 29:19 Elektra's future in the MCU?Links:youtu.be/YHr_uyXZBLUyoutu.be/bfjvoEvAzCEmanwithoutfear.com/daredevil-interviews/Garrahypanicdiscourse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/37-46-Recycling-the-Other.pdf
True Crime & The Theater of Safety Princess Weekes 2022-05-11 | This is not a video that I have ever wanted to make, but here we are. Sources & Links:Myth 1: youtube.com/watch?v=k9pbrBmHI58; twitter.com/ah1ic/status/1329101480830365697?s=21&t=i6EYjPIQwBkpz6TRwPy8JgMyth 2: newsweek.com/amber-heards-alleged-abuse-ex-partner-resurfaces-amid-depp-trial-1704452; judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Judgment-FINAL.pdfMyth 3: judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Judgment-FINAL.pdfMyth 4: twitter.com/cathyrusson/status/1517221995418554368?s=20&t=njBDEbX2LrmYjK35StLWxQ; pbs.twimg.com/media/FQ4_pA4VEAAaTr4?format=jpg&name=mediumMyth 5: vanityfair.com/style/2022/04/aclu-amber-heard-couldnt-pay-half-of-donation-after-financial-difficultiesMyth 6: variety.com/2020/film/global/amber-heard-johnny-depp-assistant-sexual-violence-survivor-1234707688/; nickwallis.com/_files/ugd/5df505_e62f89f69f22437cbb8262c77fe54519.pdf (Line 15)Myth 7: newsweek.com/fact-check-amber-heard-lawyer-specific-makeup-bruises-johnny-depp-defamation-trial-1701478Myth 8: thehotline.org/resources/the-myth-of-mutual-abuse▪️thehotline.org/resources/the-myth-of-mutual-abuse▪️nytimes.com/2017/03/06/us/politics/supreme-court-repeat-sex-offenders.html▪️huffpost.com/entry/sex-offender-laws-dont-make-children-safer-politicians-keep-passing-them-anyway_n_5d2c8571e4b02a5a5d5e96d1▪️cnn.com/2022/01/22/us/domestic-incidents-police-officers-danger/index.html▪️bwss.org/eighteen-months-after-leaving-domestic-violence-is-still-the-most-dangerous-time▪️vera.org/news/womens-voices/womens-incarceration-rates-are-skyrocketing▪️bustle.com/articles/166507-oj-simpsons-1989-domestic-abuse-arrest-didnt-lead-to-jail-time▪️domesticshelters.org/articles/health/do-you-feel-trapped-because-of-your-hiv-status▪️vice.com/en/article/5dgyp3/gabby-petito-homicide-police-report-domestic-violence-arrest▪️themarshallproject.org/2015/10/30/eyewitness-testimony-is-unreliable-or-is-it▪️wired.com/story/youtube-body-language▪️thetaskforce.org/bisexual-women-have-increased-risk-of-intimate-partner-violence-new-cdc-data-shows
We Need To Discuss Wanda in the MCU *Spoilers for Doctor Strange 2) Princess Weekes 2022-05-10 | Spoilers for Doctor Strange 2
Are Progressive Reboots Good? Princess Weekes 2022-03-22 | While companies have gotten comfortable dusting off their older, successful IP, and infusing it with color in order to show how progressive they are. But how many of these shows actually succeed at being the series they promise to be?SPONSORED BY ADAM & EVE: bit.ly/3oB6vvrUse code MELINA for 50% Off 1 item + Free Shipping in the US & Canada *some exclusions applyThumbnail by: @truesquidkTable of Contents0:00 Intro6:02 Sponsorship Adam & Eve8:36 Gossip Girl 2.017:51 nüCharmed26:14 And Just Like That ...38:30 The Baby-Sitters Club42:36 Anne with an E46:04 ConclusionMusic:Midnight Wicked by Beautiful MindsIsland in the Sky by Giants' NestPollo de House by HarvioAmalthea by Van SandanoSolid Centre by Dusty DecksTrumpet Man by Timothy InfiniteWizzle by GuustavvSmokeshow by JobiiShows mentioned:And Just Like That.../Sex and the CityGossip Girl 2021/OGCharmed 2018Anne with an EThe Baby-Sitters Club
Rape Revenge & Promising Young Woman| Realism vs Catharsis Princess Weekes 2022-02-01 | Sponsor: The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/melinapendulum01220A brief look at the media history of rape-revenge films and how Promising Young Woman fails to give audiences the kind of catharsis they deserve.CW: This video is going to be critically discussing the rape-revenge genre, while I do not go into detail or show any sexual assault in the video—I do say the word and I made the decision to not censor it because I found the idea to be honestly very strange. As a survivor, I don’t think the word needs to be censored during analysis and if the Adsense punishes me for it so be it. If that is too much for anyone, please, don’t feel the need to watch & take care of yourself.PThank You to @bkrewind for being the voice of Emerald Fennell. Mug: https://store.nebula.app/products/melinapendulum-nuance-mugSocial: Twitter: @WeekesPrincessInstagram: @princess_weekesTwitch: pmweekesPatreon: www.patreon.com/princessweekesSources & Links:vulture.com/2021/01/promising-young-woman-ending-emerald-fennell-explains.htmljudedoyle.medium.com/why-we-fight-about-rape-scenes-e681b24586b8Rape-Revenge Films: A Critical Study by Alexandra Heller-NicholasMen, Women, and Chain Saws: Gender in the Modern Horror Film by Carol J. Clover I Spit On your Grave (Cultographies) by David Maguire’s Cultographies
Why We Keep Retelling Persephones Story Princess Weekes 2021-12-17 | Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy on Sale Now: bit.ly/PrincessoftheGalaxy▪️Persephone the Destroyer, Kore the Maiden. Why do we keep telling this story and reimagining these characters? Thumbnail Art by @truesquidkSources & Links:▶️ Overly Sarcastic Productions: youtube.com/watch?v=Ac5ksZTvZN8&t=3s▶️ The Heroine with 1001 Faces by Maria Tatar Follow Me:▪️Twitter: @WeekesPrincess▪️Instagram: princess_weekes▪️Patreon: http://patreon.com/princessweekes
Why Gabrielle Union Is A Star| (ft. Yhara Zayd) Princess Weekes 2021-12-15 | Sponsored by Bright Cellars! Get 50% OFF your first 6-bottle box http://brightcellars.com/melinapendulum for a total of only $53 including shipping! Bright Cellars is the monthly wine club that matches you with wine that you’ll love. Get started by taking the taste palate quiz to see your personalized matches. Collab with @Yharazayd? You know it's gonna be worth clicking on.0:00 Intro1:20 Ad4:46 Yhara13:40 PrincessGabrielle Union should absolutely be proud of all she has done, but it is also worth acknowledging how despite being so popular in the culture nexus—she was still smothered and underserved in an industry that knew she was special. What’s more is that ultimately, that hasn’t changed. Follow Us:Yhara Zayd:YT: youtube.com/channel/UCzuvcjgZyyMaO6gwidRT8GASupport her on Patreon: patreon.com/join/yharazaydLetterbox: letterboxd.com/menzaydMelina Pendulum:Twitter @WeekesPrincessPatreon: patreon.com/princessweekes
The Magical Negroes of Stephen King Princess Weekes 2021-11-30 | Sponsored by Audible | audible.com/melinapendulum or text melinapendulum to 500-500. Also for a limited time, save 60% on your first 3 months of Audible. That's only $5.95 a month.When looking at Stephen King's oeuvre you see that some of his most popular works contain Magical Negroes and/or some sort of non-white mysticism. Now before anyone starts—I AM NOT CALLING KING RACIST—in fact, every book I'm going to mention is one I really enjoy. That is why this topic is of interest to me. Merch: https://nebula.app/melinapendulumFollow Me:Patreon: patreon.com/princessweekesTwitter: WeekesPrincessInstagram: princess_weekesSources:(1) The Power of Black Magic: The Magical Negro and White Salvation in FilmCerise L. Glenn and Landra J. Cunningham Journal of Black StudiesVol. 40, No. 2 (Nov., 2009), pp. 135-152 (18 pages) jstor.org/stable/40282626(2) Playboy Interview with King: scrapsfromtheloft.com/comedy/stephen-king-playboy-interview-1983(3) Between Colorblind and Colorconscious: Contemporary Hollywood Films and Struggles Over Racial RepresentationJason Smith Journal of Black StudiesVol. 44, No. 8 (NOVEMBER 2013), pp. 779-797 (19 pages) jstor.org/stable/24572892(4)The Excavation of American Indian Burial Sites: A Problem in Law and Professional ResponsibilityLawrence Rosen American AnthropologistNew Series, Vol. 82, No. 1 (Mar., 1980), pp. 5-27 (23 pages) jstor.org/stable/676125(5) BEHIND THE SCENES OF “THE SHINING” WITH SCATMAN CROTHERSscrapsfromtheloft.com/movies/behind-scenes-shining-scatman-crothers(6)filmschoolrejects.com/indian-burial-ground-tropeLinks: (7) http://strangehorizons.com/non-fiction/articles/stephen-kings-super-duper-magical-negroes
The Road to the SnyderCut: What The Hell Happened? Princess Weekes 2021-10-30 | Today we are gonna talk about the path to the SnyderCut, the DC Snyder Verse, the DCEU, and what is so hard about interacting with Zack Snyder's work online, even if you like some of it. Thumbnail Art by @truesquidkSponsored by Brilliant: brilliant.org/MelinaPendulumMerch:https://store.nebula.app/collections/melinapendulumPatreon: patreon.com/princessweekesTwitter @weekesprincessTable of Contents:0:00 Intro1:37: Ad & Merch Announcement!4:24: Man of Steel Enter the DC Snyderverse7:35: BvS11:34 The Snyder Cut vs Whedon Cut aka What is the Plot?22:35 The Behind The Scenes40:54 Ranking the DCEU56:30 In Conclusion Sources:https://apple.news/AAoI28atGSLy1vbLigBUbzwvanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/02/the-true-story-of-justice-league-snyder-cutthemarysue.com/zack-snyder-justice-league-warner-bros-babysit-himthemarysue.com/zack-snyder-political-stancedeadline.com/2017/03/batman-v-superman-box-office-profit-2016-1202049201
Stop Calling Lizzo a Mammy—And Other Bad Faith Criticism Princess Weekes 2021-09-15 | Sponsored by Curiosity Stream: http://curiositystream.com/melinapendulumPatreon: http://patreon.com/princessweekesOriginally, this video was going to just be about Black criticism, but as more things started happening at the intersection of my Blackness and queerness I decided that I wanted to talk about them both. We see a lot of discourse about creators of color feeling stifled by the hyper criticism they can receive from their communities. As fans, creators, critics what we enjoy becomes inherently political. So let's discuss the relationships that exist between criticism and critics, as well as exploring the frustration of how we can move forward with being critical of our communities without turning it into gatekeeping or war.Thumbnail Art by @truesquidkLinks:For Harriet's About the time 'Blackish' tried to tackle colorism (review): youtube.com/watch?v=C1jPhD2m-sQCandyman Review by Angelica Jade Bastién: vulture.com/article/candyman-2021-movie-review-nia-dacosta-jordan-peele.htmlGawker piece on Boyfriend Dungeon:gawker.com/culture/can-you-consent-to-fictional-eventsBIPOC Critics to Follow:Angelica Bastien (twitter.com/angelicabastien)Shamira Ibrahim (twitter.com/_ShamGod)Rebecca Theodore-Vachon (twitter.com/FilmFatale_NYC)Roslyn Talusan (twitter.com/roslyntalusan)
How True Crime Reveals the Corruption and Failures of the Legal System Princess Weekes 2021-08-20 | True Crime, if consumed critically asks the consumer to be critical of the criminal justice system, aware of the corruption, bias, and failures of the police state. In this video we are going to talk about the lessons that can be learned about our criminal justice system from true crime and why I think that you are a true crime fan your politics should tilt a little ... to the left, to the left.Brilliant: brilliant.org/MelinaPendulumSara Z is Charles DickensThumbnail edited by Angelina M. Table of Contents:00:00 Intro01:50 Preamble08:47 Brilliant Ad10:44 "Bad Apples"?39:09 Junk Science and Brady Violations56:17 Discipline & Punish Remix1:05:51 What do we do now?Social:Twitter: @WeekesPrincessInstagram: princess_weekesPatreon: Patreon.com/princessweekesSources:BooksDiscipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison by Michel Foucault We Own This City: A True Story of Crime, Cops, and Corruption by Justin Fenton Are Prisons Obsolete? by Angela Y. Davis The End of Policing by Alex S. Vitale Locking Up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America by James Forman, Jr.Articles: All To Familiar: hrw.org/reports/1996/Us1.htmpewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/11/20/facts-about-crime-in-the-u-sbbc.com/news/57581270newrepublic.com/article/160532/what-black-people-think-policestatista.com/statistics/194213/crime-clearance-rate-by-type-in-the-usjacksonvillefreepress.com/black-americans-want-police-to-retain-local-presencetulsaworld.com/archive/cop-out-on-bruce-nypd-pulls-stadium-escort-after-41-shots/article_9d792e38-769f-5eb4-9762-8ac4accc098b.htmlforbes.com/sites/andrewdepietro/2020/04/23/police-officer-salary-state/?sh=5619400b2010vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/2/2/16961146/baltimore-gun-trace-task-force-trialabajournal.com/magazine/article/long_held_beliefs_about_arson_science_have_been_debunked_after_decades_of_mthemarysue.com/yang-mental-health-nyc-mayor-debatenewsweek.com/who-was-amadou-diallo-why-story-his-death-still-relevant-1508815vanityfair.com/culture/2012/07/lapd-lazurus-murder-mystery-killerhttp://data.baltimoresun.com/news/gun-trace-overviewTrue Crime Pod Recommendations:Let's Go to CourtCasefileCrime ShowLast Podcast on the LeftSouthern Fried True CrimeImage CreditsGetty Images:O.J. Simpson Criminal Trial- Pre-Trial Hearing - January 12, 1995 (Photo by Lee Celano/WireImage)Charles Manson (Photo by Albert Foster/Mirrorpix/Getty Images)The Ramseys offer reward for any information on their daughter JonBenet Ramsey's murder (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)Branch Davidian Compound Burning (Photo by Greg Smith/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images)ABC's "Good Morning America" - 2014. (Photo by Ida Mae Astute/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images) AMANDA KNOXWASHINGTON, DC - JULY 12: Brooklyn Borough President and New York City mayoral nominee Eric Adams (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)346136 01: 22-year-old Amadou Diallo is shown in this undated photo. Diallo, an African immigrant, was returning to his home when four members of New York City's elite police force 'street Crime Unit'' fired 41 bullets, killing Diallo. (Photo by Richard Harbus/Getty Images)BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 24: State's Attorney for Baltimore, Maryland, Marilyn J. Mosby is interviewed by Shoshana Guy, Senior Producer NBC News (not pictured) while walking through the Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood, where Freddie Gray was arrested, on August 24, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images for BET Networks)
One Villainous Scene - Demona is Alone | Melina Pendulum Princess Weekes 2021-08-04 | Of all the female villains in Western media, the one who stands out to me is Demona from the Disney series Gargoyles. Tragic, vengeful, and powerful her rage has stuck with me since childhood. See the rest of ONE VILLAINOUS SCENE here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd7v7nQLQGwJBoBF_5A1oGIbVh125hkaWPATREON: http://patreon.com/princessweekesTWITTER: @WeekesPrincessINSTAGRAM: princess_weekes
How WandaVision Avoided The Crazy Woman Trope Princess Weekes 2021-07-02 | Visit: http://audible.com/melinapendulum or text "melinapendulum" to 500-500➡️ Mug: etsy.me/2NMH6jf➡️ Patreon: http://patreon.com/princessweekes➡️ Nebula: https://nebula.app/melinapendulum➡️ Twitter: @WeekesPrincessIf I were to list my excitement levels for the Disney+ MCU series, WandaVision would have been at the bottom of the list. As a fan of Wanda from the comics, I hadn’t felt like the movies made ample use of her character, her interesting history as a character, or really made her powers make sense in the grand scheme of things.Man, I love it when I’m wrong.➡️ Stephanie Williams: whysteph.com➡️ Links & Sources:🔆Victorian Women and Insanity by Elaine Showalter: jstor.org/stable/3827084🔆Showrunner: gizmodo.com/wandavision-creator-jac-schaeffer-explains-why-it-was-n-1846627758🔆"No Sex Please, We’re African American: The Cosby Show’s Queer Fear of Black Sexuality" The Queer Fantasies of the American Family Sitcom; TISON PUGHStable URL: jstor.org/stable/j.ctt1trkkgj.6🔆TV (The Book) Two Experts Pick The Greatest American Shows of All Time by Alan Sepinwall and Matt Zoller Seitz
So, DC Is Trying to Tell Us Batman Doesnt Eat Out? Princess Weekes 2021-06-22 | Disclaimer: While filming this video I got the double whammy of fireworks and a baby crying all over the place. However, after talking with some fellow Youtubers they agreed that it was funny in spite of all of that so please enjoy xxThis was the best promo for Harley Quinn on HBO Max the series could ever ask for.Link: themarysue.com/dc-batman-oral-sex-cmon-nowPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/princessweekesTwitter: @WeekesPrincessInstagram: princess_weekesNebula: https://nebula.app/melinapendulum
Purity Culture & Fandom ... Issa Mess Princess Weekes 2021-05-28 | Audible Link: http://audible.com/melinapendulum or text "melinapendulum" to 500-500As someone who grew up in fandom, this just keeps getting worse and worse—especially because of these over simplified ways we discuss everything. Feel free to disagree and debate, but lets try and come in with just like ... a crumb on good faith and nuanced thinking xx PBook Recommendations:➡️Ariadne by Jennifer Saint➡️ A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes➡️Just As I Am by Cicely Tyson➡️ The Unfit Heiress: The Tragic Life and Scandalous Sterilization of Ann Cooper Hewitt by Audrey Clare FarleyTable of Contents:0:00 Start4:08 Ad7:32 My Background in Fandom10:25 Pro & Anti-shipping32:43 Zutara & Colonization44:45 Reylo & Race59:09 SessRin & "Grooming"1:10:02 In ConclusionSocial:➡️Patreon: http://patreon.com/princessweekes➡️Twitter: @weekesprincess➡️Instagram: princess_weekesChannels to Follow:✨Yhara zayd: youtube.com/channel/UCzuvcjgZyyMaO6gwidRT8GA✨Khadija Mbowe: youtube.com/channel/UCbuf70y__Wh3MRxZcbj778Q✨Tee Noir: youtube.com/channel/UCaZ8Nik2OV2r7vZm8Xsi3mQVideos Mentioned✔️ THE Vampire Diaries Video: youtu.be/p4AdFD3E2ok✔️Empire and Imperialism in Children's Cartoons—a super light topic: youtube.com/watch?v=wQ3CcbDMtO4&t=581s✔️Breaking down my feelings on *that* Reylo article: youtube.com/watch?v=avZ_NC4TrQA&t=2s
I Kissed a Girl: The Messy Legacy of a Queerbait Hit Princess Weekes 2021-04-30 | The year was 2008. I still thought I was heterosexual and was going to marry Alan Rickman and that I wanted to be “best friends” with Emma Watson. On the horizon, a very problematic awakening was about to begin.Thank You @FoldingIdeas for the audio help.TABLE OF CONTENTS:0:00 Intro2:14 Part One: "The Song"2:55 TW "Ur So Gay"3:30 End of "Ur So Gay"8:53 TW Kesha/Dr Luke Lawsuit11:36 End Kesha12:05 Part Two: "Bisexuality in Pop Music"25:38 Part Three: "Biphobia and Friends"39:54 ConclusionSocial:Patreon: patreon.com/princessweekesTwitter @WeekesPrincessInstagram @ princess_weekesLinks & Sources- David Bowie Made Me Gay: 100 Years of LGBT Music by Darryl W Bullock- Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex by Angela Chen- Life Isn't Binary: On Being Both, Beyond, and In-Between by Alex Iantaffi, Meg-John Barker- Bi: Notes for a Bisexual Revolution by Shiri Eisner- rollingstone.com/music/music-news/nicki-minaj-opens-up-on-childhood-abuse-sexuality-251003- independent.co.uk/news/people/jessie-j-labels-her-bisexuality-phase-i-want-stop-talking-about-it-completely-now-and-find-myself-husband-9245924.html- vox.com/2018/6/25/17476850/pride-month-lgbtq-corporate-explained- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Luke_production_discography- rollingstone.com/music/music-news/dr-luke-scores-big-win-kesha-defamation-dispute-949226- rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kesha-and-dr-luke-everything-you-need-to-know-to-understand-the-case-106731
The 1920s Sex Scandal Youve Never Head Of Princess Weekes 2021-04-05 | Many people are familiar with Loving v Virginia the Supreme Court case that made interracial relationships legal in the United States. However, there is a much lesser-known court case that dealt with interracial marriage many years before in New York City:Rhinelander v Rhinelander.Basically, the anti-Harry and Meghan✨Nebula Link: watchnebula.com/videos/melinapendulum-the-anti-meghan-and-harry-of-the-1920sFootage: Has 11 minutes of extra footage. Woodlawn cemetery picture, more historical info, and readings.Source:✨Love on Trial: amazon.com/Love-Trial-American-Scandal-Black/dp/0393323099/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=love+on+trial&qid=1617468532&sr=8-1Follow me✨Twitter: @weekesprincess✨Patreon:http://patreon.com/princessweekes✨Instagram: princess_weekes
Lovecraft Country ... Was Just Not Very Good Princess Weekes 2021-03-11 | But if you liked it then huzzah!⚜️Link: http://curiositystream.com/melinapendulum for 26% off!!⚜️Social Media:Twitter: @weekesprincessInstagram: princess_weekesPatreon: http://patreon.com/princessweekes⚜️Sources: ▶️ powwows.com/the-tragedy-of-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-mmiw▶️ ihs.gov/lgbt/health/twospirit⚜️Misha Green's Statement: ▶️twitter.com/mishagreen/status/1315595162140069889?s=21▶️them.us/story/lovecraft-country-failed-two-spirit-representation▶️themarysue.com/lovecraft-country-colorism-behind-the-scenes-treatment
Bridgerton and the Problem of Pastel Progressivism Princess Weekes 2021-02-19 | Bridgerton ... it's no Brandy's Cinderella, but it is a (small) step in the right direction. 70-30.Watch me and @The Princess and the Scrivener talk more Bridgerton after watching this on Patreon: patreon.com/posts/47758494Timecodes:0:00 - Intro3:31 - The Book7:32 - The Show17:12 - Romance & Sex20:49 - Consent & That Scene29:22 -To skip past explicit discussion of that scene33:19 - Black Royals38:39 - ConclusionAlright: new lens, new mic, new teleprompter. Ya girl is getting better at equipment, but we still have a little raggedy moments here and there. I tried some new things and I am sure you'll let me know if they work. ~ PrincessSocial Media:💫 Patreon: http://patreon.com/princessweekes💫 Twitter: @weekesprincess💫 Instagram: princess_weekesLinks:✨ Tamron Hall interview: youtu.be/Jb5aXPlR8WM✨THR: hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/how-the-bridgerton-novels-made-it-to-netflix✨Carrie Wittmer on The Ringer: theringer.com/movies/2020/9/30/21492341/actor-sex-scenes-research-study✨Ann Hornaday for the Washington Post: washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/sex-is-disappearing-from-the-big-screen-and-its-making-movies-less-pleasurable/2019/06/06/37848090-82ed-11e9-933d-7501070ee669_story.html) ✨Diana Gabaldon on romance: bookriot.com/on-outlander-romance-and-diana-gabaldon✨Rom-coms have been “dying” according to media since around 2014: theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2014/01/the-romantic-comedy-is-dying-but-cinematic-romance-is-thriving/283252✨CVD on "The Scene": esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a35166643/bridgerton-controversial-sex-scenes-chris-van-dusen-interview✨The Stand Panel: youtube.com/watch?v=6bX8XSkdbkI&t=2980s✨ Full Duke & I Q&A: youtube.com/watch?v=attmZbMFgO0&t=1504s
Weve Had ENOUGH Sex and the City (And Can We Stop Reviving Shows?) Princess Weekes 2021-02-01 | Content Warning:I included the scenes featuring transphobic and biphobic language from the show in full context, because I think it is important to understand exactly how the show spoke about it and basically did not care. I did censor the t-word.Time stamps for the language are included at the beginning so you can skip it xx PLinks:"And I Started Wondering....": Voiceover and Conversation in "Sex and the City"Ashli L. Dykes Https://www.jstor.org/stable/23416350variety.com/2019/tv/news/laverne-cox-sex-and-the-city-orange-is-the-new-black-my-favorite-episode-1203306932Social: Twitter: @weekesprincessPatreon: http://patreon.com/princessweekes
Why Are We So Obsessed With Characters Being Redeemed? Princess Weekes 2021-01-27 | Link: curiositystream.com/melinapendulum code “melinapendulum” Redemption is more than you think ... and sometimes not even necessary. Today we talk: redemption, atonement, character development, and villain simping.Rowan Ellis clip: twitter.com/heyrowanellis/status/1330145629138538502?s=21Difficult Men: amazon.com/Difficult-Men-Creative-Revolution-Sopranos/dp/0143125699/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=difficult+men&qid=1611764946&sr=8-1Follow me:Patreon: http://patreon.com/princessweekesTwitter: @weekesprincess
Wonder Woman 1984 Is a Bitter Disappointment | Melina Pendulum Princess Weekes 2020-12-28 | Time Stamps Spoiler-Free Review: 2:25Spoiler Thoughts: 15:42Le Discourse: 22:39Pour one out for the Wonder Woman stans in your home.Follow Me Patreon: http://patreon.com/princessweekesTwitter: @WeekesPrincessCash App: $pweekeswriter
HAPPIEST SEASON was ... less rom-com and more stress adventure Princess Weekes 2020-12-02 | 'Tis the season to question romantic ... entanglements.Follow me on:Twitter: @WeekesPrincessInstagram: princess_weekesIf you want to support me and my content you can on:Patreon: http://patreon.com/princessweekesCashapp: $pweekeswriter
Why the Cynical Superhero Isnt That Interesting Princess Weekes 2020-11-25 | During my quarantine, I’ve finally binge-watched the popular shonen anime My Hero Academia and the Amazon original series The Boys. Two very different shows, that gave me a lot of really deep feelings about superheroes. Both are words in which superheroes exist and both deal with issues of morality, capitalism, and what it means to be a hero, but both deal with it in a very Hobbes vs Rousseau kind of way.Plus since at this point in time a good 90% of media seems to be related to comics or some sort of IP that is attached to the military or some big cooperation, it is oddly relevant to explore how exactly our superhero content reflects the most cynical and optimistic parts of our entertainment brains. Especially when it comes to the heroes who end up becoming the most popular.Also, sorry I changed the title twice I got freaked out XDFollow Me:Patreon: http://patreon.com/princessweekesTwitter: @WeekesPrincessInstagram: princess_weekes
Breaking Down True Womanhood & Black Girlhood in Media Princess Weekes 2020-10-15 | The 19th Century was not kind to the girls. A piece long in the making! I hope you enjoy this video, which is officially the longest non-rant videos I've ever done. A true labor of love.** Note: I've heard mixed things about the audio levels from 17:35-20:45, so just a heads up! It sounds fine in my headphones and computer but it's a YMMV situation. Anyway ... probably time for a new mic that doesn't get smothered by my boobs! xxArticle about Cuties from a CSA survivor: theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2020/10/watching-netflixs-cuties-survivor-pedophilia/616731Sources:"Girlhood Interrupted" by Rebecca Epstein, Jamilia J. Blake, and Thalia González (https://www.law.georgetown.edu/poverty-inequality-center/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2017/08/girlhood-interrupted.pdf)When Chickheads Come Home to Roost by Joan Morgan Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot by Mikki Kendall Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools by Monique Morris Women in Chains: The Legacy of Slavery in Black Women's Fiction (SUNY series in African American Studies) by Venetria K. Patton Giveaway Email:theprincessweekes(@)gmail.comGiveaway Titles:Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot by Mikki Kendall Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools by Monique Morris Parable of the Sower: A Graphic Novel AdaptationTee Noir's Video: youtube.com/watch?v=dpuvcDtRoSMFor Harriet's Video: youtube.com/watch?v=Odm_Eta1VcQ&t=781sSocial:Twitter @WeekesPrincessPatreon: http://patreon.com/princessweekesCa$hApp: $pweekeswriter
Why We Actually Need ~More~ Slavery Movies (That Are Not Antebellum) Princess Weekes 2020-10-08 | Antebellum may be the worst kind of trauma porn, but it only serves to show why need films that actually explore the lives of enslaved people.Spoilers for Antebellum & Get OutBooks:🎃 amazon.com/Black-Both-Sides-History-Identity/dp/1517901731?pd_rd_w=hwq8t&pf_rd_p=3fdb7f7b-31a2-4f37-b9bc-1469e3d4fb18&pf_rd_r=TWRH6JMTT572CH2TSZBB&pd_rd_r=29eaf1a4-7014-4cb7-9240-a1f29ba766f3&pd_rd_wg=5hHv6🎃 amazon.com/Wicked-Flesh-Intimacy-Atlantic-American/dp/0812252381/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=wicked+bodies&qid=1602028990&sr=8-8🎃 amazon.com/Stamped-Beginning-Definitive-History-National/dp/1568585985/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3UKT55LBAQYW1&dchild=1&keywords=stamped+out+from+the+beginning&qid=1602028981&sprefix=stamped+out%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1Movies:Burning Cane: rottentomatoes.com/m/burning_caneClemency: rottentomatoes.com/m/clemency_2019Presenting Princess Shaw: rottentomatoes.com/m/presenting_princess_shawAshes and Embers: imdb.com/title/tt0083584Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_Sweetback%27s_Baadasssss_SongThe Watermelon Woman: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Watermelon_WomanSocial:Twitter: @WeekesPrincessPatreon: http://patreon.com/princessweekesemail: theprincessweekes@gmail.com
Did We Even Deserve Jupiter Jones? Princess Weekes 2020-09-19 | Not only is Jupiter Ascending overall a fun movie (sans the bad InuYasha romance), Jupiter Jones is a solid af heroine.Links:collider.com/wachowskis-jupiter-ascending-interviewuproxx.com/hitfix/jupiter-ascending-is-the-sci-fi-movie-women-were-waiting-fordailydot.com/parsec/jupiter-ascending-female-audienceFollow Me:♃ : Patreon: patreon.com/posts/halloween-movie-41768503♃: Twitter: @WeekesPrincess
Why Colorism in Comics Is a Problem (& Not Just in New Mutants) Princess Weekes 2020-09-08 | Harpo, who dis woman?Follow me:👸🏾 Twitter @WeekesPrincess👸🏾 Patreon: http://patreon.com/princessweekesMothra top from Crunchyroll: store.crunchyroll.com/products/cr-loves-godzilla-mothra-sd-long-sleeve-tLinks & Sources:💬 io9.gizmodo.com/the-new-mutants-director-josh-boone-is-confident-its-a-1844806878💬 themarysue.com/still-getting-storm-complexion-wrong💬 aaihs.org/the-roots-of-antiblackness-in-the-us-and-brazil💬 foreignpolicy.com/2017/04/05/brazils-new-problem-with-blackness-affirmative-action💬 npr.org/sections/parallels/2015/05/22/408813624/expats-find-brazils-reputation-for-race-blindness-is-undone-by-reality💬 share.america.gov/champion-of-religious-freedom-in-brazil💬 butwhythopodcast.com
