Episode 75: How to Be a Fan

Join Aureo, Michael, and Shannen as they share their reactions to Crimes of Grindelwald! This time on SpeakBeasty: → Aurelia may or may not be happy about her name finally being in the Potterverse. → The Kelpie’s name is Ariel → Phoenix Register: Newt Scamander is autistic! We are excited! → This is THAT episode, listeners. → Owl Post: Grindelwald lies!!! → Will the Credence missing identity thread continue? → “One of these things is not like the other.” → Aurelia did not feel sad when Leta died. → DID JACOB EVER GET TO EAT?? → Calamari! → This film failed women and people of color. → Could it be possible that Leta’s not dead? → Moral Event Horizons → This is an Infinity War podcast. → “I know he kills a baby, but the Chupacabra!” → “We’re Americans. Sometimes we clap at movies.” → Why we as fans are so reluctant to admit that we didn’t like this movie. → “Rowling is not the auteur of this film - Yates is.” → “Don’t let the corporation behind the Wizarding World tell you how to be a fan.” Podcast Question: Why do fans who have legitimate complaints about the film still say they liked it?