It’s no real shock here that the ladies of TDF love Idris Elba. He first came to our attention as Heimdall in the first Thor film back in 2011. This talented and gorgeous man has been in movies and TV shows both in the UK and in the States. He… Read more »
Posts By: Amanda

Banned Books Week: People Ban the Darndest Things
Here at The Discriminating Fangirl, we read banned books. Every year, the American Library Association reports that concerned parties tend to focus their efforts on required reading choices in schools, school libraries, and public libraries. Many may mean well, stating reasons such as explicit content, offensive language, and/or being too mature for… Read more »

The Zine is Out There
Calling all X-Files fans! We have a great fanart zine for you from our friend Autumn Crossman that features our two favorite FBI agents as crime-solving teens. This twenty page, hand-illustrated zine features a teenage Fox Mulder contemplating the mysteries of the universe (“Do you think bigfoots know how to kiss?”)… Read more »

Two-fer Tees We Love
Today at TeeFury, our favorite neighbor Totoro is available on two great designs starting at $11 each. You can also pick up this gorgeous Spirited Away poster for $11 on TeeFury without the purchase of a t-shirt. Busted Tees is also having a 50% off special on a pair of Guardians of the… Read more »

The Discriminating Fangirl’s Fall 2014 TV Watchlist
It’s almost that time of year again – that time when the leaves change color, the disgustingly hot summer weather finally goes away (at least, for those of us in the northern hemisphere), and our favorite TV shows return along with new series. Here at TDF, we have compiled a… Read more »

The Newbie’s Guide to The X-Files
Hello, X-Files newbies! This list came from one I threw together for a friend on Tumblr who wanted to get into the show without watching every single episode. One of the great things about this show is that it gives you plenty of places to jump in, even if you… Read more »

Have You Heard? Smart is Sexy
History is full of odd practices and traditions, and the history of medicine isn’t any different. Join Dr. Sydnee McElroy and her husband, Justin, as they delve into the weird (and sometimes gross) medical practices of yesteryear on Sawbones. I spent the past couple days going through their entire backlog… Read more »

Review: The Boss by Abigail Barnette
The Boss by Abigail Barnette Sophie Scaife almost ran away once, trading her ticket to college for a ticket to Tokyo. But a delayed flight and a hot one-night stand with a stranger changed her mind, putting her firmly on track to a coveted position at a New York fashion… Read more »

Have You Heard? Screech and Skepticism
I came across Oh No Ross and Carrie after hearing their ad on Jordan, Jesse, Go! and promptly spent the entire three-day weekend listening to their backlog of episodes. I still have a couple more to go, but they make for good listening while driving to and from work or,… Read more »

Have You Heard? Dommes and Dragons and Doctors, Oh My!
Much like this feature, The Dana Gould Hour is back after a bit of a delay. This month’s podcast is all about D&D and B&D and it is great. Guests include Blaine Capatch, Ken Daly, April Richardson, Scott Robinson, and a former professional dominatrix. I may have found a kindred… Read more »

















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