Chicago Public Library plans to lend out Wi-Fi to help with digital divide. We discuss Scarlett Johansson accepting lead role in Ghost in the Shell live action remake. What are the ramifications of white-washing a canon Japanese female character?  Inda Lauryn hosting The Shadow of 100 Years: Black Film Representations Since Birth of a Nation Livetweet Event next month with discussions of the complex depictions of black lives and communities in the flims.  Wishing a Happy Birthday to Hayao Miyazaki and our very own angry hobbit, Jamie. The ladies talked about what they did over the holiday break and any awesome nerdy gifts.