May We Get What We Deserve
December 23, 2021
Now that the check has cleared…..I’m excited to announce that I was recently selected and awarded a prestigious writer’s grant. … More May We Get What We Deserve
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A Guiding Light
December 22, 2021
This may be one of the hardest posts I’ve had to write which is why I’ve been putting it off for as long as I have. … More A Guiding Light
It’s The Hypocrisy For Me
August 2, 2021
Over on OUTvoices I provide a retrospective on Marvel’s Falcon and the Winter Soldier. In addition to explaining why the Disney+ original series has been a success (and the only one that has been to date), I also explain why the show’s unapologetic critique of racism, antiblackness and other forms of systemic oppression exposes much … More It’s The Hypocrisy For Me
Dispel: A Short Film Review
July 27, 2021
Over on OUTvoices I explain why the sci-fi short film Dispel is a game changer in terms of artistry, storytelling, Black triumph and Black Excellence. I also take a moment to give praise honor and glory to Perfection herself: The Goddess known as Gina Torres. And now our feature presentation….
Why I Don’t See It For Wandavision
May 2, 2021
Over on OUTvoices I break down as to why I don’t see it for Wandavision; how Monica Rambeau was arguably the breakout star; and not framing the show from Rambeau’s perspective was a missed opportunity for an excellent series. And now, our feature presentation.
Celebrating Monica Roberts: A Transgriot Tribute
April 20, 2021
“I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people.” —Maya Angelou Over on OUTvoices, I pay tribute to the life and legacy of one of the greatest superheroines ever, the late Monica Roberts.
DENNIS R. UPKINS 