“I’ll Make a Man Out of You”: Strong Women in Science Fiction and Fantasy Television

July 6, 2010

[tweetmeme] After many months (and years of watching TV) I have finally completed my thesis, bringing to a close my master’s degree.  The submitted document is available for download in PDF format for those who are interested in reading it. Download PDF (756KB) Heroic women in science fiction and fantasy television shows have done much [...]

Vote for Buffy vs Edward in the 2010 Webby Awards!

April 23, 2010

Did you get a chance to see “Buffy vs Edward: Twilight remixed“? It was recently nominated for a Webby! And it might be the only feminist anything that is nominated at all this year, which is why I think it’s so important that it wins the people’s choice award for best remix/mashup video! Currently it’s [...]

Why we need you Veronica Mars!

July 15, 2009

** You can watch, comment, share and subscribe on YouTube Veronica Mars has got to be one of my favourite shows of all time.  No seriously, it’s funny, witty, smart, progressive.  Women are technologically savvy, the privilege of white rich kids are exposed (well sort of…), and it generally has progressive commentary.  Watch this video [...]

Dollhouse Renewed? Why not Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles?

June 22, 2009

** You can watch, comment, share and subscribe on YouTube Fox Networks decided to renew Dollhouse for another 13 episodes but canceled Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.  I’m less then thrilled about this decision. Links Referenced in Video: Whedonesque.com: Joss talks about the Dollhouse renewal Washington Post Article: Fox Execs Keep Playing With ‘Dollhouse’ Update: [...]

Consulted on Buffy vs Edward – Remix by RebelliousPixels.com

June 21, 2009

This remix is just what I’ve been wanting – death to Edward Cullin!  I might be a little biased because I was a consultant on this project but I think it turned out wonderfully.  It is a meticulously crafted discussion about the disturbing and unacceptable behaviour of Edward Cullin.  Where in Twilight his controlling and [...]