Tag Archives: superheroes

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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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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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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Ta-dah!

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Dan Hassler-Forest

Believe it or not, I finally finished my book. So here it is.

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This calls for… bagpipes!

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Dan Hassler-Forest

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 →

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