netflix

Noelle Stevenson

tv reviews

Netflix’s “She-Ra and the Princesses of Power” Is the Gay Agenda

Noelle Stevenson’s remake of the short-lived but much beloved cartoon series is a brilliant homage to the original Gal Pals of Etheria and an absolute masterclass in feminist storytelling.

Heather Hogan —

Nov 14, 2018

Noelle Stevenson

she-ra

tv feature

8 Reasons ’80s She-Ra Was a Feminist Badass and You Should Be Hyped for Her Netflix Series

There’s actually never been another leading female cartoon character with a cast of supporting female characters as big as She-Ra’s. And they really did call themselves “The Rebellion.”

Heather Hogan —

Jul 20, 2018

netflix

Noelle Stevenson

tv news & trailers

“Lumberjanes” Co-Creator Noelle Stevenson Is Rebooting “She-Ra” For Netflix

According to Variety, the new show is will be “an epic and timely tale that celebrates female friendship and empowerment, led by a warrior princess tailor made for today.”

Mey —

Dec 12, 2017

Adventure Time

end-of-year-list

pop culture fix

Top 11 Times This Year Pop Culture Reminded Us Kids Are Queer and Trans Too

As long as queer kids are taking their own lives, as long as young lesbians are told that their crushes on other girls are just fleeting feelings that all straight…

Mey —

Dec 14, 2015

comic awards

comics/graphic novels

geekery

2015 Autostraddle Comic and Sequential Art Awards: Winners Include Lumberjanes, Strong Female Protagonist, Bitch Planet

“That’s what these awards are, a deep and profound thank you to all of the people who make us glad that we didn’t listen when we were told that girls…

Mey —

Sep 22, 2015

comics/graphic novels

Drawn to Comics

geekery

Drawn to Comics: Seven Upcoming Titles from Marvel, DC and Boom! I Can’t Wait to Read

What a time to be alive! Major comic companies are actually targeting comics at women, queer people and people of color!

Mey —

Mar 17, 2015

comics/graphic novels

Drawn to Comics

geekery

Lumberjanes #1 is Soooooooooooo Good!

You’ve already heard us talk about how excited we were for “Lumberjanes,” but now you can see if it lives up to the hype.

Mey —

Apr 15, 2014

interview

Lumberjanes

geekery

Lumberjanes Launches TODAY! Grace Ellis and Shannon Watters Are Spilling Their Guts

I figuratively locked Grace Ellis and Shannon Watters in a dark room and made them talk a little bit about their creative process in celebration of today’s AMAZING launch. Also:…

A.E. Osworth —

Apr 8, 2014

A.K. Summers

janet mock

book lists

Ten Books For Queers And Feminists To Read This Spring

Ten important queer and feminist books coming this spring.

Ryan Yates —

Apr 4, 2014

comics/graphic novels

Drawn to Comics

geekery

Noelle Stevenson’s Webcomic “Nimona” Is Filled With Science, Shapeshifting And Cool Hair

Noelle Stevenson, the co-writer of the upcoming series “Lumberjanes,” is the creator of the fun, creative and brilliantly written and drawn webcomic “Nimona” about a super villain and his shapeshifting…

Mey —

Jan 29, 2014

"personality cult"

camping

geekery

New Comic Series You’ll Love: Autostraddle’s Own Intern Grace Co-Creates “Lumberjanes”

Our very own Forever Intern Grace Ellis, along with Noelle Stevenson, Shannon Watters and Brooke Allen, have combined forces for the comic book “Lumberjanes,” about five girls at camp having…

Mey —

Jan 6, 2014