I came across this book and website when I was reading the news the other day, and I have to admit I’m really intrigued. In it, the author who is a video game designer, talks about how gaming is good for you. In moderation, of course! McGonigal persuasively argues that those who continue to dismiss […]
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Musings and Opinions
My Nomination for a Stand-Alone Female Superhero Movie
Last time I talked about how superhero films seem to fall flat whenever a heroine is at the helm, and I listed a bunch of reasons why. Today, I’d like to talk about which superheroine I’d nominate for a standalone film, one who could be introduced in an ensemble film. I nominate… SHE-HULK! Here’s all […]
What’s the Trouble with Female Superhero Movies?
The superheroine is no stranger to the comics narrative, nor is she unique to a specific time period. Emma Frost. Batgirl. Firestar. Hawkgirl. Huntress. Witchblade. Wonder Woman. Ms. Marvel. Invisible Woman. The Magdalena. Liberty Belle. Mirage. Zatanna. Nightshade. Oracle. Phoenix. Liberty Girl. Velocity. And, of course, Supergirl. But this isn’t a post about superheroines, it’s […]
Yep, I’m a Feminist
There are things going on right now that deeply disturb me. Strange and unusual things. Things like a movement to redefine what rape is to counteract Roe vs. Wade. I get that people don’t like abortions, but what I don’t understand is why any woman in her right mind would support legislature that decreases the […]
Writing the Future, the Slow Creep of Ages
My friend (and incorrigible Scrabble player) Maurice Broaddus and I had a long conversation last year about setting goals. One thing that he tries to do is have twelve short stories out in the wilds. Good idea! I was up to half a dozen, but right now I’m back down to three, since the others […]