Avengers: Infinity War, or Are We Thanos?
Love it or loathe it, there’s no denying the so called Marvel Cinematic Universe is a dominant cultural force in the early years of the 21st century. But do such films truly reflect the values of the society so willing to consume them? Peer into their latest installment, Infinity War, and the answer might just surprise you…
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“The Shape of Water” and Disability
“The fact that the film is set in the 1950s enables the film-maker to bring in overt examples of ableism, sexism, racism, classism and homophobia.” [Read more…] about “The Shape of Water” and Disability
Ghost in the Shell: The Many Incarnations of the Female Cyborg Cop Motoko Kusanagi
Ghost in the Shell: a transmedia franchise nearly 20 years old, yet relevant more than ever with its transhumanist themes, cyberpunk stylings and, perhaps most importantly, kickass female figure known as the Major. [Read more…] about Ghost in the Shell: The Many Incarnations of the Female Cyborg Cop Motoko Kusanagi
International Women’s Day in Vintage Postcards
From peace activists and workers to consumers of pink glittering glamour: postcards narrate the change of women’s roles in Russia for the past 65 years.
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