Once again, Karleen and Malia are looking back on favorite media of the year. Not necessarily the best, but the favorites.
Category: Film
The Small Things Matter, or Sometimes Adoption Jokes are Funny
Listen, I promise I can write about other things that aren’t related to adoption. It’s just that I saw Thor: Ragnarok last week and I love Loki (predictable, I know), so of course I’ve been having a lot of feelings lately.
In particular, I was reminded of something about a few nights ago.
Spoiler warning for both The Avengers and Thor: Ragnarok.
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Don’t See Ghost in the Shell: An Informal Listicle of Alternative Recommendations
I am truly kind of a joke sometimes.
I was so sure I was not going to see Ghost in the Shell. Of course I wouldn’t, it’s offensive, misguided, and probably not even that good.
Spoiler warning for the big plot twist of Ghost in the Shell.
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The Problem with the Problem Child: Personal Thoughts on Lion
Let me state upfront: I am adopted. I was born in China, when the one child policy was still in effect, and then placed in an orphanage when I was still an infant. Months later I was adopted and taken to America. This the context and reason for me writing this piece.
Spoiler Warning: I talk about some specific scenes, characters arcs, and allude to the ending.
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Favorites of 2016
It’s been a while… and it’s been quite a year. For now, Malia and Karleen are looking back at their favorite fiction from the past year. Not necessarily the best, but the favorites. In a year like 2016, our comforts and catharsis are all the more important.
Coherent Cats 