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Cosplayer. Certified @rottentomatoes critic. Podcaster. Covers entertainment film/tv #anime #manga at @butwhythopc.
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Wrapping up my convention season at @fanexpochicago.bsky.social!!

I’ll be on TWO panels both curated and moderated by the amazing @tokentalksos.bsky.social and a media creator covering con!

If you are at the con come say hi! I’ll be looking for congoers, cosplayers and creators to interview!
August 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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All of Marvel's #Ironheart is out now!

Contributor @neyshaplays.bsky.social covers everything you need to know with key character breakdowns, comic origins, supernatural twists, and more.

Read before or after you watch!
Ironheart EXplained: Everything to Know About The MCU's Latest From The Hood To Mephisto
'Ironheart' is a bold new chapter that blends tech and magic in a high-stakes story that reintroduces Riri Williams to the MCU. Read this guide for more.
butwhytho.net
July 2, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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#BloodofZeus is a Greek tragedy done right.

Contributor @neyshaplays.bsky.social discusses how Netflix’s animated epic elevates the Greek tragedy formula through modern storytelling and nuanced characters.
'Blood of Zeus' and the Beauty of Greek Tragedy - But Why Tho?
Netflix’s animated epic, 'Blood of Zeus', elevates the Greek tragedy storytelling formula through modern storytelling and nuanced characters.
butwhytho.net
May 20, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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Brian Tyree Henry has arrived to the #MetGala

#fashionsky
May 5, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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Looking for another Michael B Jordan film to watch after #Sinners?

Contributor @neyshaplays.bsky.social has you covered with her ranked MBJ films:
Michael B Jordan Films: 10 Of His Best Roles So Far
Michael B Jordan has long since established his acting prowess. With Sinners now a success, we take a look back at some of Jordan's best films
butwhytho.net
May 3, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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Midnight next to Eve’s Bayou, Sinners, S2 of Castlevania, and Beloved!? Excuse me??
We all say *that* piece about what to read after Sinners. Really proud of @neyshaplays.bsky.social curating a list of games, books, comics, and movies that tell powerful, Southern Gothic, and supernatural stories all centered on Black characters or are from Black creatives.

👇🏾read the list
After Sinners: 17 Titles To Watch, Read & Play Next
From Southern Gothic storytelling to Black vampires and powerful stories of monster hunting, here's what you need after Sinners.
butwhytho.net
April 23, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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This article was written specifically for me 😭☝🏾
Loved Sinners?

Discover other powerful stories where Black culture meets supernatural and Southern Gothic horror.

Here are 17 titles to read, watch, and play after #Sinners curated by @neyshaplays.bsky.social:
After Sinners: 17 Titles To Watch, Read & Play Next
From Southern Gothic storytelling to Black vampires and powerful stories of monster hunting, here's what you need after Sinners.
butwhytho.net
April 23, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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hopefully I can survive til november
April 23, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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From @compulsiongames.bsky.social's South of Midnight to classic films like Ganja & Hess, and thrilling comics like @imagecomics.com's Bitter Root, continue exploring supernatural stories that center Black culture and characters.
After Sinners: 17 Titles To Watch, Read & Play Next
From Southern Gothic storytelling to Black vampires and powerful stories of monster hunting, here's what you need after Sinners.
butwhytho.net
April 23, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Loved Sinners?

Discover other powerful stories where Black culture meets supernatural and Southern Gothic horror.

Here are 17 titles to read, watch, and play after #Sinners curated by @neyshaplays.bsky.social:
After Sinners: 17 Titles To Watch, Read & Play Next
From Southern Gothic storytelling to Black vampires and powerful stories of monster hunting, here's what you need after Sinners.
butwhytho.net
April 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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unfollowing everyone on linkedin except this guy
April 23, 2025 at 6:35 AM
#Sinners inspired me much that I put together a list of games, books, comics, and movies that tell other meaningful Southern Gothic and supernatural stories.

Each one centered on Black characters and or created by Black storytellers.

Full article on @butwhytho.net
After Sinners: 17 Titles To Watch, Read & Play Next
From Southern Gothic storytelling to Black vampires and powerful stories of monster hunting, here's what you need after Sinners.
butwhytho.net
April 23, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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We all say *that* piece about what to read after Sinners. Really proud of @neyshaplays.bsky.social curating a list of games, books, comics, and movies that tell powerful, Southern Gothic, and supernatural stories all centered on Black characters or are from Black creatives.

👇🏾read the list
After Sinners: 17 Titles To Watch, Read & Play Next
From Southern Gothic storytelling to Black vampires and powerful stories of monster hunting, here's what you need after Sinners.
butwhytho.net
April 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Some anime couples were always meant to be—but never got their chance!

From Koga & Kagome to Ichigo & Rukia, @neyshaplays.bsky.social lists 10 anime couples who should be canon!
Anime Couples We Wish Were Canon
Anime and romance go hand in hand, even in non-romantic series. Here are ten anime couples who should be canon!
butwhytho.net
February 14, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Hey @ohmymithrandir.bsky.social @neyshaplays.bsky.social
It’s not wrong. 😂😂😂
bro not now she has to commune with the dead
#castlevania #castlevanianocturne
January 22, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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We talked Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 this week!

It's Powerhouse Animation at its absolute best. Check out our video review - and why @ohmymithrandir.bsky.social and @neyshaplays.bsky.social think that the series is ultimately about one thing: LOVE.

Full review 👉🏾 youtu.be/Mpulnv8J_WY?...
January 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
If you have already binged all of #CastlevaniaNocturne S2 then you might wondering:

“Who the hell is Mephistopheles?!”

Well I have some theories on that, read all of them in my piece on @butwhytho.net
January 16, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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#CastlevaniaNocturne returns with a thrilling story that delves into power and agency, using the knife as a poignant metaphor in season 2.

@neyshaplays.bsky.social explores and breaks it down in this article.
Castlevania Nocturne Focuses On Who Holds The Knife
Castlevania Nocturne returns with another a thrilling continued story. This article explores those themes of power, agency and those who wield it.
butwhytho.net
January 16, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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It's Castlevania: Nocturne day!

Watch our video review of the new season of the Powerhouse Animation series. Find out why we call it the best of the franchise!

Critics:
@ohmymithrandir.bsky.social
@neyshaplays.bsky.social

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Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 Is The Best It Ever Was | Review
YouTube video by But Why Tho?
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January 16, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Wanna watch the review instead with some different topics? @neyshaplays.bsky.social joined me and we couldn't stop talking.
Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 Review
YouTube video by But Why Tho?
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January 16, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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#TheSixTripleEight film has sparked interest in the real-life story of the all Black woman battalion.

Contributor @neyshaplays.bsky.social breaks down the facts and fiction behind the inspiring story.
Fact Checking Netflix's The Six Triple Eight - But Why Tho?
The Six Triple Eight's release has sparked much interest and conversations about certain unsung heroes of World War II. This article unpacks the facts from fiction.
butwhytho.net
December 28, 2024 at 5:51 PM
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No one:
Every Black person I've ever known:

#blacksky #bluesky #colemandomingo
December 20, 2024 at 3:37 PM
I do love a good yellow or orange fit
November 26, 2024 at 2:03 AM
I loved #Wicked 💚🩷 , but as a fan of the novel series the film makes a lot changes from the source material, just as the musical did.

Here’s a piece on @ButWhyThoPC I wrote about comparing the key differences between film and book
Jon M. Chu's #Wicked film transforms the musical based on Gregory Maguire’s dark, political novel into a vibrant, fantastical feature film.

@neyshaplays.bsky.social explores the key differences between the book and the film:

butwhytho.net/2024/11/wick...
Wicked: All The Differences From Book To Cinema
Wicked (2024) transforms Gregory Maguire’s dark, political novel into a vibrant, fantastical feature film. Here are the key differences.
butwhytho.net
November 25, 2024 at 9:07 PM
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Jon M. Chu's #Wicked film transforms the musical based on Gregory Maguire’s dark, political novel into a vibrant, fantastical feature film.

@neyshaplays.bsky.social explores the key differences between the book and the film:

butwhytho.net/2024/11/wick...
Wicked: All The Differences From Book To Cinema
Wicked (2024) transforms Gregory Maguire’s dark, political novel into a vibrant, fantastical feature film. Here are the key differences.
butwhytho.net
November 25, 2024 at 9:06 PM