8 Things We're Excited For In A Year That Will Suck
Despite all odds, we can actually look forward to these events in an otherwise trash year.
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2016 was a year of mourning for many; from tragic celebrity deaths to national support of rapists to institutionally-sanctioned racism, we saw tyranny and the forces of evil win again and again. And 2017 doesn’t seem to be off to a better start—in just 15 days, we’re inaugurating a notoriously litigious, racist, sexist billionaire. Now more than ever, we the people need hope. Here are 8 things to look forward to in 2017:
1. 8th Installment Movies
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Movies we’re amped about include Star Wars Episode 8 (technically not the eighth installment in the franchise—that would be Rogue One: A Star Wars Story—but chill) and Fast and Furious 8 (technically the Fate and the Furious—the F8 and the Furious?). Finally, we may learn the answers to burning questions like: What is Rey’s origin story? Can John Boyega single-handedly bring the Star Wars franchise back from those terrible prequels? Can Vin Diesel survive an evil seduction from Charlize Theron? What does Michelle Rodriguez bring to the table?
2. Dave Chappelle
Netflix announced last year that comedian and icon Dave Chappelle is bringing three new stand-up specials to the platform in 2017.
3. Game of F*cking Thrones
4. TV Comebacks
5. Solar Eclipse
6. Holographic Porn
With the recent debut of hologram cam girls, holographic porn seems to be the way of the future. This virtual, customizable, interactive experience is supposed to turn your fantasy into reality. What a time.
7. Music Festivals
8. Complex Con '17
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If you missed our very first ComplexCon last November, you're in luck—there will be another this year! The convention and festival bringing Complex to life is where art, music, fashion, activism, and culture converge. Be on the lookout for announcements of dates, line-ups, and featured artists and brands.
