The Wonders I've Seen
By Tanagra
TWIS discusses minority representation in fictional spaces;whether in tv shows, movies, novels, or video games. It's hosted by Tanagra, a Geek Girl Nerd of Color with a passion for Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and socio-political awareness. With beverage in hand, she wonders about fictional spaces: what they reflect about the society that creates them, and how they affect the geeks who love them.
Follow @TanagaraGGNOC on twitter for all news.
Produced by SunnyTales.
The Wonders I've SeenMar 19, 2021
WandaVision: Sloppy Writing or Villain Origin Story?
What do you call someone who mentally abuses a thousand people then does nothing to fix it? Certainly not a hero. Come discuss Marvel's WandaVision - Wanda's journey through grief and how it set her on the path to be Marvel's next big bad...or was it just sloppy writing?
Follow @TanagraGGNOC and @sunnytalesllc on Twitter to continue the discussion and get all our news!
#wandavision #scarletwitch #marvel #disneyplus
Whitney Houston's CINDERELLA: A Fairytale for All
In 1997, Whitney Houston brought Brandy to tv screens across America as the first Black Disney princess in Rogers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. It was a fairytale for all in more than just rhetoric, but in practice. The tv film utilized colourlind casting to create a world where anyone could see themselves in any role; a fairytale land where we were all allowed a happy ending and a chance at the impossible.
Follow @TanagraGGNOC and @sunnytalesllc on Twitter to continue the discussion and get all our news!
#cinderella #whitneyhouston #brandy #musical #disney #fairytale
PEARL NEXT DOOR: Not All Pearls Are Shiny
Bubbly, supportive best friend, and everyone's favorite third wheel has returned! Pearl is back leading her own series, Pearl Next Door! After stealing several scenes from the Gameboys OTP, and the hearts of the audience, Pearl's now trying to find someone to take care of hers; but, this drama isn't the Covid-based, HEA Romance of Gameboys. Rather, Pearl Next Door is the story of a young woman figuring herself out and discovering what she wants from a relationship; and, for better or worse, two smitten ladies are along for the ride. Join Tanagra as she talks about why all pearls aren't shiny.
Follow @TanagraGGNOC and @sunnytalesllc on Twitter to continue the discussion and get all our news!
#PearlNextDoor #Gameboys #webseries #romance
BATWOMAN: A New Beginning
The CW's new Batwoman is Black, queer, knows several martials, and represents intersectionality both on screen and off, but even with all the hype does anyone want to watch ALL of Season 1 just to watch Season 2? Tanagra is a completionist but, following the lead of the production team, this time she decided, "new Batwoman, new show" and dived cluelessly into Season 2. Come listen as Tanagra discusses her experience watching the beginning of Batwoman season 2 and whether or not season 1 is requisite viewing beforehand.
Follow @TanagraGGNOC and @sunnytalesllc on Twitter to continue the discussion and get all our news!
#batwoman #cw #comics #tvshow
GAMEBOYS: Boys' Love in the time of Covid
This week Tanagra talks Netflix's latest BL acquisition and their first Phillipine BL acquisition, Gameboys: Level-Up Edition!
Originally a web series, the show follows the love story of gaming streamer Cairo and his fan-turned-suitor Gavreel. The young actors and passionate production team created a story that captured a modern day internet romance during Covid. Netflix has now re-released this gem for an international audience with new footage, but the same sweet storyline.
Come talk BL, realism in Romance, and (happy) baby gays with Tanagra!
Follow @TanagraGGNOC and @sunnytalesllc on Twitter to continue the discussion and get all our news!
#netflix #gameboys #romance #webseries
BRIDGERTON: Creatively Racist
Tanagra discusses the TV adaptation of Bridgerton on Netflix with her guest Ariel: its depiction of romance, race, and how it bears the mark of Shondaland.
Follow @TanagraGGNOC and @sunnytalesllc on Twitter to continue the discussion and get all our news!
#netflix #romance #regency
DANCE DREAMS HOT CHOCOLATE NUTCRACKER: The Power of Dance
Debbie Allen is a star of the dance world and an all-around living legend. She has parlayed that success into the Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that teaches dance to every body, shape, and color to inspire and transform the lives of their students no matter their income.
Tanagra discusses Dance Dreams Hot Chocolate Nutcracker, the Netflix documentary about the DADA annual fundraiser, the inspiration behind it, and the inspiration it ignites!
Follow @TanagraGGNOC and @sunnytalesllc on Twitter to continue the discussion and get all our news!
#nutcracker #dance #netflix #documentary #debbieallen
A CHRISTMAS PRINCE: Back to the Aldoviaverse?
Are Queen Amber and King Richard coming back for A Christmas Prince 4 in 2021? Only the king and queen have expressed interests, but that won't stop us from speculating! Tanagra talks storyline predictions and potential cast replacements. Grab your hot chocolate and join us in the mountains of Aldovia!
Follow @TanagraGGNOC and @sunnytalesllc on Twitter to continue the discussion and get all our news!
And tune in every Friday this December for more Christmas content.
#christmasprince #netflix #christmas #romance
HAPPIEST SEASON: Another Bittersweet Lesbian Love Story
Touted as the lesbian Christmas rom-com to break the mold, Clea DuVall's Happiest Season drags viewers through an uncomfortable, toxic, closeted Christmas with the family, but the cute Instagram pics make it all better, right? Join Tanagra to talk about Hulu's Happiest Season. It's another bittersweet lesbian love story - this one with Christmas music.
Follow @TanagraGGNOC and @sunnytalesllc on Twitter to continue the discussion and get all our news!
And tune in every Friday this December for more Christmas content.
#happiestseason #hulu #lesbian #christmas #romance
The Princess Switch 2: The Accents Are Still Bad
A baker, a duchess, and a titled party girl walk into a Christmas charity ball and a Netflix sequel is made! Welcome back to the Aldovia-verse where lying about your identity is the key to wealth, happiness, and true love. Vanessa Hudgens is back as cousin triplets, creating accents and Christmas romance magic in Netflix's The Princess Switch 2: Switched Again.
Follow @TanagraGGNOC and @sunnytalesllc on Twitter to continue the discussion and get all our news!
And tune in every Friday this December for more Christmas content.
#PrincessSwitch #Netflix #Christmas
Jingle Jangle: a Magical Musical Melanated Christmas
Tanagra is back with a brand new TWIS! 2020 is the dumpster fire that just keeps on burning. Celebrate it ending with Tanagra as she enthuses about Netflix's new insta-classic, the magical melanated holiday musical: David E. Talbert's "Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey".
Follow @TanagraGGNOC and @sunnytalesllc on Twitter to continue the discussion and get all our news!
And tune in every Friday this December for more Christmas content.
#jinglejangle #netflix #christmas #musical
Depictions of Romance in Horror Films
Tanagra is back for this spooky season, and it's the perfect time to combine some of her favorite things: Romance and Horror!
Follow @TanagraGGNOC and @sunnytalesllc on Twitter to continue the discussion and get all our news!
#romance #horror #OnlyLoversLeftAlive #Dracula #TheMummy #AddamsFamily #Twilight #interviewwithavampire
Celebrating our 1st Year with STAR TREK DISCOVERY
*Season 2 - Episode 1*
All good things, must happen again! Celebrating the 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY of The Wonders I've Seen podcast, Tanagra and J-Excks reunite to kick-off TWIS Season 2 the way it all started - discussing Star Trek Disco! Join us as we discuss the voyage among the stars and whether or not it improved (hint: it did).
Thank you to each and every listener over the past year, it has meant a lot!
Don't forget to continue this discussion (or just say hi) on twitter with @TanagraGGNOC, @J_excks, and @sunnytalesllc!
GAME OF THRONES is Dark and Full of Drinking!
*Episode 20*
The final season is here! Tanagra and her returning guest Ariel share their excitement over their favorite characters, wishes and theories about Westeros. Just your regular Tyrion-inspired discussion about humans birthing dragon eggs and resilient cinnamon bun bakers!
*Spoilers through Season 7*
#GameOfThrones
Tweet @TanagraGGNOC to share your own wishes and wants for the Seven Kingdoms.
ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO: A Space for the Othered
*Episode 19*
Killers, aliens, and racism! Oh, my! With a diverse, non-whitewashed cast, sociopolitical awareness, good storytelling, and a touch of the usual CW romance, the new iteration of "Roswell" shows that a WB classic can glow-up and grow-up if the right people are hired.
Guest-starring Ororo the cat!
#RoswellNM #Malex
Follow @TanagraGGNOC on Twitter to continue the discussion, and tell us what you think of this reboot!
Inspired to be SHRILL
*Episode 18*
Tanagra shares her enthusiasm for Hulu's new show "The Shrill" and its message of body positivity! Whether its comes to plus-size women and comedy, sex and healthcare, or fighting your own battles, Aidy Bryant is opening up much needed conversations.
#Shrill #Hulu
Follow @TanagraGNNOC on Twitter to continue the discussion, and tell us what you think of the show!
ONE DAY AT A TIME: A Questionable Fave
*Episode 17*
Tanagra discusses everything she loves about the show One Day AT A Time, and the lack of Black Latinx representation that she doesn't.
All faves, have flaws.
(This episode was recorded previous to the sad news of Netflix's cancellation.)
Because we can both mourn and criticize, continue this discussion on twitter with @TanagraGGNOC!
INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE: Look out! Es el Spider-man!
*Episode 16*
Tanagra can't stop talking about the best Spider-Man movie ever made (she said what she said!). From the portrayal of all the Spider-People, to the increíble Miles Morales at the center of the story, she tells you how much it resonated with her as a Black Latinx.
So come and share the love for this guaranteed Oscar winner!
To continue the gushing, tweet her @TanagraGGNOC.
AQUAMAN: Fun with a bit of Tokenism
*Episode 15*
Tanagra is back from her unexpected break, and battled the flu to go see DC's Aquaman!
Was it fun? Yes. But could it have been better with representation? Also yes. So hear her out on why she thinks the movie missed the opportunity of having a hero played by a Pacific Islander. But she definitely ain't complaining about the Momoa!
To continue the discussion, in ranting or in drooling, join her on Twitter @TanagraGGNOC.
ANIME CONS: Finding your space
There are many conventions in NYC, and Tanagra tries to go to all of them! She recently participated in AnimeNYC, so she shares her experience with the Cons that focus on the beloved Japanese art.
Don't forget to continue the discussion on Twitter with @TanagraGGNOC, and tell us what you thought!
SHE-RA & THE PRINCESSES OF POWER: There Is No Model Princess
Listen to Tanagra share her enthusiasm for Netflix's new She-Ra! More princesses, more diversity, and just as much a$$ kicking.
Continue the discussion on Twitter @TanagraGGNOC, and tell us what you thought.
CHARMED: Performative Intersectional Feminism
A new TV season has started, and Tanagra was very eager to see the CW's reboot of one of her beloved shows. Did it charm her? Or is it as subtle as our puns? After giving it the power of 3 episodes, she spills all the tea leaves !
Join the discussion on twitter with @TanagraGGNOC, and tell us what you thought!
BLADE: Give us a new show, Netflix!
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TEETH: Feminism Bites Back
Don't forget to join us on our Thursday Night Wonders at 8pm on rabb.it. Next up is our favorite vampire hero: "Blade"!
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6 Month Anniversary Giveaway
To celebrate TWIS' 6 Month Anniversary, as well as our favorite event of the year New York Comic Con, we're doing a Giveaway!
Enter on Rafflecopter (http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/de0ce4761/?) from October 4th to 31st for a chance to win. Check details of our prize on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQigLyYAzGo).
Good luck, and don't frell it up!
GET OUT: Anti-Blackness Writ Large
For this second film in our Thursday Night Wonders 6-month Halloweenaversary Celebration, Tanagra and her recurring guest J-Excks re-watched the new classic horror movie "Get Out". They discuss anti-Blackness, horror vs. thriller, and where the horror in Get Out lies for each viewer.
#GetOut #horror #TWISwithTanagra
Join us next for an exceptional Wednesday Wonder Watch on rabb.it, to watch the feminist "Teeth" at 10am!
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Thursday Night Wonders: Coraline
TWIS is celebrating its 6-month anniversary with the Thursday Night Wonders: a weekly viewing party on rabb.it, set around a Halloween theme.
Tanagra and her guest Ariel start it off with a rewatch of "Coraline", based on Neil Gaiman's book.
Join Tanagra every Thursday at 8pm EST on rabb.it!
Philosophy and Feminism in Kakegurui
Tanagra and her guest Hikazio dissect the strong themes in the anime "Kakegurui: Compulsive Gambler", available on Netflix.
Continue the discussion on Twitter with @TanagraGGNOC and @hikazio!
#Kakegurui #anime #Netflix #feminism #philosophy
Lone Wonders: Tanagra Talks Cloak & Dagger
Ant-Men & The Wasps
Agency & Sexuality in Video Games (pt. 2/2)
Tanagra and Miss Foxy Mittens continue discussing bisexual characters and High Player choice in the Dragon Age games.
Enjoy!
Lone Wonders: J-ecks' Shady Takes on the CW
Here, our first guest J-ecks throws shade at some of the shows airing on the CW: The Flash, Supergirl, Supernatural, Black Lightning, Arrow, and Legend of Tomorrow are falling under her wrath!
Enjoy!
Agency & Sexuality in Video Games (pt. 1/2)
Tanagra and her guest Miss Foxy Mittens discuss characters' sexuality and High Player choice in video games, by focusing on the Dragon Age series.
Enjoy!
Lone Wonders: Tanagra Talks B99
For this 1st edition, Tanagra expresses her love and respect for the comedy Brooklyn 99, which was recently canceled by Fox and saved by NBC for a final season.
Grab a yogurt, put on your John McClain tank top, and enjoy!
TO THE 99!!!
Star Trek: Discovery (pt. 3/3)
*Episode 3* 3rd and last part of the discussion on Star Trek Discovery. Tanagra and J-Excks talk about the "bury your gays" trope, the representation of People of Color, and even mention some things they liked!
Star Trek: Discovery (pt. 2/3)
*Episode 2* 2nd part of the discussion about Star Trek Discovery. Tanagra and J-Excks talk about the issues with Tyler's character arc, Tilly's maybe-autism, and the show's place in the Star Trek Universe timeline.
Star Trek: Discovery (pt. 1/3)
*Episode 1* Our host Tanagra and guest J-Excks discuss the first season of the new Star Trek show on CBS All Access. They tackle its name, timeline, their expectations, the problems with the Klingons, and more. Enjoy!