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A white midwestern girl moves to Chicago, where her new boyfriend is a black teen from the South Side with a rough, semi-criminal past. [more inside]
posted by Carillon on Jul 7, 2023 - 6 comments

During a space voyage, four scientists are altered by cosmic rays: Reed Richards gains the ability to stretch his body; Sue Storm can become invisible; Johnny Storm controls fire; and Ben Grimm is turned into a super-strong thing. Together, these "Fantastic Four" must now thwart the evil plans of Dr. Doom and save the world from certain destruction. [more inside]
posted by Halloween Jack on Sep 18, 2021 - 9 comments

Issa considers doing Nathan a favor; Dr. Rhonda and Andrew ask Molly to consider a different approach in dealing with people who have wronged her. [more inside]
posted by gladly on Jun 8, 2020 - 4 comments

Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician with her own plan to win, inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and a few unexpected turns. Can Lightning strike again? [more inside]
posted by the man of twists and turns on Aug 3, 2017 - 8 comments

Covering the brief period between Election Night and Inauguration Day, Scandal's sixth season features a mad scramble for the Oval Office after President Elect Frankie Vargas is assassinated during his acceptance speech. Suggested talking points include dinosaur bones and boxed bricks, yet another shadowy organization of ruthless killers, endless double crosses, Huck and David Rosen's continuing awful taste in women, BTW where is Susan Ross, the attempted redemption of Parents Pope, more flashbacks than you probably wanted, and Olivia Pope's rise to power and predator. The liquor cabinet is over there.
posted by yellowbinder on May 22, 2017 - 2 comments

"Starring Kerry Washington, Wendell Pierce and Greg Kinnear, Confirmation takes a look behind the curtain of Washington politics, depicting the explosive 1991 Clarence Thomas Supreme Court nomination hearings where Anita Hill accused him of sexual harassment. The hearings brought the country to a standstill and became a pivotal moment in American culture forever changing how we perceive and experience workplace equality and gender politics."
posted by homunculus on Apr 16, 2016 - 3 comments

Scandal's take on Ferguson and #BlackLivesMatter.
posted by lunasol on Mar 6, 2015 - 3 comments

As the bidding for Olivia Pope continues, the gladiators fight to save her but the White House fears that they may lose her for good.
posted by donajo on Feb 19, 2015 - 4 comments

Scandal ties, or unties, a whole bunch of loose ends in it's midseason finale. Poppa Pope is on the warpath, Elizabeth North and her allies launch an all-out media attack on Cyrus Beane, the President tries to deal with West Angola. Huck has some family issues, and Quinn finally tells Olivia what's been happening with their crossed tails.
posted by the man of twists and turns on Nov 21, 2014 - 12 comments

Fitz and Jake continue to fight over Olivia, but Olivia needs them to focus on the real prize, taking down command. Meanwhile, Huck longs to connect with his family and Quinn continues tracking Kubiak. Back at the White House, Cyrus exploits finally catch up to him, but Elizabeth North's plan is much bigger than anyone ever expected.
posted by the man of twists and turns on Nov 20, 2014 - 1 comment

Unable to believe Jake is guilty, Olivia seeks out Tom for more information; Huck plays with fire. Abby faces her past.
posted by the man of twists and turns on Nov 13, 2014 - 2 comments

Fitz asks Olivia to shut down a situation that could destroy the Grant family's reputation. Meanwhile, Rowan calls on an old friend to do his dirty work.
posted by donajo on Oct 17, 2014 - 9 comments

Two months after the reelection, everything has changed. Fitz and Cyrus try to make a positive impact with their second term. The gladiators feel the impact of Olivia's absence.
posted by donajo on Sep 26, 2014 - 8 comments