Is Joss Whedon a Feminist? The Women of Firefly/Serenity
Part one in an ongoing, and probably protracted, series. I ask this question because I am legitimately looking for an answer: is Joss Whedon’s work feminist? He calls himself a feminist, and many other...
View ArticleFeminism and Joss Whedon: Misogynist Villains in the Whedonverse
(The earlier entries in this series are “Is Joss Whedon a Feminist? The Women of Firefly/Serenity,” “Is Joss Whedon a Feminist? Buffy and Female Empowerment,” and “Joss Whedon and Feminism: The Demon...
View ArticleWhedon’s Brunettes
Can we discuss, for a moment, Joss Whedon’s obsession with disturbed brunettes who wander around barefoot? I’m not actually asking for permission here, that’s a rhetorical question which is designed to...
View ArticleWhat Is It About Joss Whedon?
I think it’s been pretty clearly established that I’m a fan of Joss Whedon’s work; why else would I devote so much time to shredding it? (I critique because I care.) And I interact with a lot of Joss...
View ArticleDeath, Dying and Grief in Pop Culture
Pop culture provides us with many insights and views into human experiences; one of the things I adore about it as a medium is the ability to explore the human condition from so many perspectives. And,...
View ArticleMakin’ Me Crazy: The Madness of Drusilla, Sierra, and River
Joss Whedon’s frequent return to themes about mental illness is one I’ve remarked on, as has my colleague Anna. His explorations of mental illness have not always been terribly nuanced or complex, and...
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