Category Archives: Superhero stuff

Trump Media: A Film Studies Syllabus (III)

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Dan Hassler-Forest

In the previous two sections of this provisional Trump-era film studies syllabus, I have grouped together films that examine two key thematic aspects of Donald Trump as a political phenomenon: first, how populism has been expressed and critiqued through Hollywood film; and … Continue reading →

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Trump Media: A Film Studies Syllabus (II)

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Dan Hassler-Forest

As the second thematic section of my work-in-progress post-election film studies syllabus, I have selected a few films that engage with the ongoing commercialization of media. Already a huge problem for the democratic process in all capitalist countries, the growing involvement of capital in … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Superman Story Ever Told

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Dan Hassler-Forest

A few years back, I included in one of my short blog articles a reference to Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal and Zach Weiner’s absolutely magnificent take on the contradictions inherent in superhero mythologies. I still consider that short satirical comic the best … Continue reading →

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Comics legend’s seal of approval

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Dan Hassler-Forest

Since I recently discovered that a video recording of my big Kubrick interview existed online, I’ve been googling my own name more frequently. And this morning, I was sort of stunned to find that Pat Mills, creator of legendary British comics … Continue reading →

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Faking New York in ‘The Avengers’

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Dan Hassler-Forest

I used a few clips from last year’s superhero blockbuster The Avengers to illustrate the lecture I gave at the Capitalist Superheroes book launch last week, mostly because it has become the superhero film most commonly associated with ‘the Obama age,’ as well … Continue reading →

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The trouble with female role models

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Dan Hassler-Forest

My Twitter friend, fellow “superhero academic,” and all-around terrific guy Will Brooker treated me to an advance preview this past week of the forthcoming online comic book project My So-Called Secret Identity, which he co-authors with Suze Shore and Sarah Zaidan. … Continue reading →

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Look at me! Look at me!

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Dan Hassler-Forest

After the whirlwind of the Capitalist Superheroes publication and book launch, I’m trying to get back on top of my long-neglected Medicine blog. The first things I suppose I should add here are the video recordings of my recent public … Continue reading →

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Superheroes in the Obama age

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Dan Hassler-Forest

Now that the American presidential elections are upon us, I am suddenly inundated by requests to comment on the state of popular culture during the Obama presidency. Strange as it sounds, I must admit that I am perpetually befuddled by … Continue reading →

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Batman Defeats Occupy Movement, Cures Lesbianism!

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Dan Hassler-Forest

Personal circumstances prevented me from keeping this blog updated for a while, but I suppose the release of The Dark Knight Rises is as good an excuse as any to climb back in the saddle and see how many trolls my … Continue reading →

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“The Avengers”: one step forward, two steps back

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Dan Hassler-Forest

Last week, living in Europe brought with it another benefit to list alongside universal health care (for now, at least) and affordable wines: I got to see Marvel’s The Avengers a good week before American moviegoers were afforded that opportunity. This … Continue reading →

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