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Tag Archives: superheroes
Trump Media: A Film Studies Syllabus (III)
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
Posted in Film analysis, Lists, Neoliberalism, politics, Superhero stuff, Trump
Tagged Avengers, Fascism, superheroes, The Sound of Music, Trump
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The Greatest Superman Story Ever Told
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
Posted in Comics, Superhero stuff
Tagged Comics, funny, parody, superheroes, Superman
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Comics legend’s seal of approval
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
Posted in Superhero stuff
Tagged 2000 AD, blog, Capitalist Superheroes, Pat Mills, publicity, superheroes
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Faking New York in ‘The Avengers’
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
Posted in Film analysis, Superhero stuff
Tagged Capitalist Superheroes, CGI, effects, hyperreality, New York, spider-man, superheroes, The Avengers
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The trouble with female role models
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
Posted in Comics, Superhero stuff
Tagged Brave, feminism, My So-Called Secret Identity, sexism, superheroes, Will Brooker
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Look at me! Look at me!
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
Batman Defeats Occupy Movement, Cures Lesbianism!
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
Posted in Film analysis, Superhero stuff
Tagged Batman, Batman Begins, Catwoman, Christopher Nolan, feminism, Occupy, Selina Kyle, superheroes, The Dark Knight Rises
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“The Avengers”: one step forward, two steps back
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
Posted in Film analysis, Superhero stuff
Tagged Hulk, iron man, Joss Whedon, Marvel, review, superheroes, The Avengers, Thor
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Ta-dah!
Believe it or not, I finally finished my book. So here it is.
Posted in Neoliberalism, Superhero stuff
Tagged book, capitalism, Capitalist Superheroes, neoliberalism, superheroes
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This calls for… bagpipes!
Having rather immodestly started at the top of my list of favorite academics with my requests for blurb endorsements for my forthcoming book, I’ve now received confirmation from Carl Freedman, Timothy Corrigan, and Slavoj Žižek. With endorsements from these three, all … Continue reading
Posted in Superhero stuff
Tagged blrub, book, Darth Vader, funny, John Williams, kilt, Slavoj Zizek, superheroes, Timothy Corrigan, unicycle, video
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