B Reviews Category / B+ Reviews / Book Reviewsfamily relationships / Fantasy Romance / gods / mothers and daughters / N.K. Jemisin / Royalty19 Comments
Dear Ms. Jemisin, Traditional fantasy is one of my favorite genres. In fact, it’s the type of fantasy I love best. And yet, I have such a contentious relationship with it because so much of it features elements I’m tired of: the vaguely medieval European setting, the quest structure in ... more >
Film ReviewsAsian-American / Friday Film Review / lesbian / LGBTQIA+ / mothers and daughters / NYC16 Comments
Saving Face (2004) Genre: GLBT, Asian Immigrant, Romance, Family Grade: B Yeah, you read the genre right. This one is truly a mixed bag but the magic is that first time director Alice Wu pulls it off so well. It’s got a great cast, wonderful location shots, a good score ... more >