Princess Weekes

Figuring out your reward (s)!!

So it seems like just yesterday I went from being at 50 patrons to now being over 100 which means you guys deserve 2 things. There were some suggestions on another post, but because things grew a lot really fast I wanted to give new people a chance to participate. 

Also for the second reward I wasn't sure if you wanted an AMA, a live-stream watch of something, or something else so I'll let you decide.

For the 1st audience request video just put your suggestion in the comments...

Weird Sales Tax

I have been so behind on my emails because of my internet (which is *finally* working) that I didn't get a chance to post about this. If you follow other people then you know that Patreon is putting in this new tax system. I do not understand it really, but here is what I've seen on the FAQ and I'll link it here as well. Of course considering ev...

Empire and Imperialism in Children's Cartoons—a super light topic

It is still in a weird copyright place right now, but they are finally letting me share this with people so you are all the first! I'm so nervous about the potential response to this and if people will even watch the whole thing, but I never have been bold enough to even attempt to do this if it wasn't for you guys xx I want to make videos a bit shorter than this and hopefully when the new computer comes and Final Cut Pro I'll be able to do even more stuff! Gonna try and get some tim...

Let's Talk About Whats Going on In Magic: The Gathering

Facts of the case: Zaiem Beg was a contributing editor, then editor-in-chief for Magic: The Gathering retailer and strategy website Channelfireball.com. On June 8th he shared this google doc story called “The Wizards I Know” about the anti-Black and racist environment he saw at Wizards of the Coast. Which included the fact that they would tell people of color heard “you don’t have experience for this role,” when they had more experience than the white person they ultimately hired. &...

She-Ra Season 5 Watered My Crops & (Almost) Cured My Depression

Sorry this was taking forever to put up, my internet hates me at home and it took forever for YouTube to upload it. 

<3

Again, any final notes or points you think I missed (or misspoke about just lemme know down below) the world will see it Monday and until then xx P

TEAM MOLLY....-ISH | Insecure Discussion

Note: I filmed this a while ago before everything happened in the news and I still wanted to post it because, Insecure makes me happy and I wanted to talk more about Black created content, so what better place to start than with one of HBO's most popular shows right now. #TeamMolly(ish)

Updates: When you make a video about colonization as the world turns upside down

My video on Colonization and Imperialism in Children's Cartoons is in the editing stage right now. Considering the world we are in right now, it is probably going to take a little bit more time, since I want to make sure everything is done right and I might be over-clarfying a bit, but I'm going to be taking my time with it, but I want you to know the work is being DONE! As dub Naruto would say Believe it! 

Thankfully, I have my She-Ra Review, a video about queer representation and...

We made it to 50!!!

I am so flattered and honored. When I started this Patreon I never really expected to get this far so I'm surprised in a very Sally Field meets Anne Hathaway sense! So that means making a video for y'all. I'd love if you guys would just leave your suggestions and for the video you'd like me to do and then I'll do a poll allowing you all to vote on the suggestions! <3

xx P

Semi-Drunken She Ra Finale Watch

Filled with spoilers and my annoying laughter. Just for my Patrons because I only feel comfortable sharing this side of me with y'all <3

Hollywood? Is it good?

i'm totally changing this thumbnail later, but I wanted to share it with y'all here. XD

Be Kind Rewind: 

#OscarsSoWhite Part One; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEberAZhZy4 #OscarsSoWhite Part Two https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mmcvgd8XF0&t=61s 

 You Must Remember Thi...

We Are Getting an InuYasha Sequel Series—Hanyo No Yashahime

WHO DID SESSHOUMARU F**K?  It was announced that Rumiko Takahashi is coming up with a sequel series to the popular manga/anime Hanyo No Yashahime featuring Sesshoumaru and InuYasha's daughters. 

Source: https://rieriebee.tumblr.com/post/617610879045877760/hanyou-no-yashahime-yashahime-princess

Overly Sarcastic Productions/Trope Talk: Sequels...

Catra, Trauma, and Restorative Justice

We sometimes want so badly for people to be healed and to grow that we forget that growth not only takes time, but it has to be fostered in the appropriate soil.  Especially if what you want is accountability, not punishment. 

 "our capacities for love, intimacy, and connection are finite, that there is never enough to go around, and that if you give some to one person, you must be taking some away from another." (p.28 of The Ethical Slut)

(If y'all can think of a b...

May Update

Wow, I look exhausted XD. 

Depression has been a pain, but I'm back in my groove. x P

In which I expose myself as a cinnamon roll

Yes, somehow Sex and the City got stuck in my brain and I had to talk about my favorite character. As you can tell by 'The Witcher' makeup, this video was filmed *awhile* ago lol <3 Enjoy!

Why I don't (usually) watch DUBBED Anime

Yeah, I'm gonna get ~controversial~  lol <3

Dragon Ball Super Dub Cast on Their Characters & the Universal Impact of the Series: https://www.themarysue.com/beautiful-humanity-dragon-ball/

Being creative during the coronavirus doesn't have to be a priority👏🏽

If you don't have the energy to be productive right now ... that's okay.

FROZEN II >>> FROZEN I

Despite waiting for over a month to watch it and hearing the criticisms of it from fans of the original, I really found myself enjoying Frozen II. So much so that I would say it is far better than the original.  

Thread by Ali on Frozen II: https://twitter.com/alinahdee/status/1239216717580156929?s=21  

Article about Sami involvement: 2020-03-30 18:45:01 +0000 UTC View Post

New stuff coming today!

Hey lovely people! 

First off, sorry the delay in getting back to anyone. My brain has been in a weird place creatively, but I'm gonna make sure to get to everyone's comments and questions today. Also, I have edited four videos! So two of them will be up within the next hour today and then others will be up on Friday.  

Also, I thought that patreon would automatically give you access to the Discord, but since apparently it hasn't here is the link! 2020-03-30 18:06:43 +0000 UTC View Post

The Witcher Is For Fantasy Dorks and That's How I Like It!

Was the timeline jumping in The Witcher hard to follow? Let's discuss. 

Laila Manack's article: https://wearyourvoicemag.com/entertainment-culture/the-witcher-yennefer

Note about Corona

Hey, while I will be here making content (working on editing two videos rn) I also know that this is going to be a trying time for a lot of people. If you have to delete, I totally understand. You need to eat, survive and take care of yourself ❤️

I am not entitled to anything and regardless I’ll keep working to make fun stuff for all of you, but just be “selfish” and look after yourselves first, okay?

You guys are amazing. Be safe.

Love,

Princess

Episode 2: Stop Girlboss-ing our heroines

This week on The Princess Diaries, I talk about growing up without a lot of Black teachers, beauty standards, and the frustrating girl bossing of our pop culture heroines.

Breaking down my DC vs Marvel bias

A lot of comic book people have their preferences/biases, so why do we act like that isn't a factor in how we judge and attach to these films?

The Princess Diaries: Episode One "Welcome to My Diary"

Welcome to the Patreon exclusive podcast "The Princess Diaries"

This episode we talk about politics, To All the Boys Part 2., and Pokémon. I will work on making sure the audio is better next go around and if you want to ask my any questions for the next episode put it in the Discord <3

Sincerely, 

Princess

Artwork by @JLuvsWicked

The Case For Fanfiction

My first video with PBS for "It's Lit."

I will not be reading the comments, but I'm really happy about the way this came out <3. 

Updates, accomplishments, new podcast, and what exactly happened to that FAQ

The only time I'll ever upload something simultaneously here and Youtube at the same time. It's mostly just because Storied launches tomorrow and I am ... hella nervous. 

5 Reasons Why You Should Watch BIRDS OF PREY (for Comic Book Girls When WW and CM Were not Enough)

In which I praise BIRDS OF PREY expose myself as a DCEU stan (even though their movies don't always hit) and vent about my frustrations with the way we consume comic book movies.  Also, this video was instantly demonetized because of the end credit song and honestly, I have no regrets.

Here is actually the longer version I put on twitter XD

https://twitter.com/weekesprincess...

Here we gooooo ... race, trauma & comics

(Also, thinking about changing the credit scene to Phoenix's BAFTA speech! Lemme know what you think below xx)

Ahh, Joker and Watchmen two of the most politically charged adaptations of comics that came out in 2019 ... besides Captain Marvel, but that’s ... yeah we aren’t doing that.   

Links:  'Watchmen' Creator Damon Lindelof: Not Talking About Race Felt 'Irresponsible': 2020-02-03 02:57:51 +0000 UTC View Post

Unpacking my thoughts on Slave Play

i cut so much out of this video because I got so emotional ... :'( 

I'm such a softie. Again, the completed version will add the credits <3 but I wanted to make sure you all got this early xx P

Next is the Q&A

Unpacking *that* Reylo Article

Hey everyone, I read that Reylo article and I just had to unload some of my feelings. This version is the Patreon pre-Youtube version hence why the credits are not in it yet. The reason why is because I was wondering what you all thought of the music playing in the background. I've heard it's helpful for the flow of a video so I put up this version and y'all can tell me if it sucks or helps. The final version that'll be up Monday will have the credits and tomorrow evening the Patreon Slave Pl...

Update and new video topics to pick from <3

Hello everyone! I hope y'all had a great new year! I just wanted to come in and let everyone know that despite the slow start we will be getting a bunch of new context next week.

I have been working on a few projects outside of my usual job, which is why this has taken a bit longer (I'm actually flying to texas to film one of them tomorrow morning <3) but I just wanted you to know that the Q&A video is happening as well as Joker/Watchmen, a video on my reaction to Slave Play and ...