Features
Friday, May 28 2010
The Wig Is Off: 'Bush Mama' as a Deconstructive Narrative
Bush Mama tells audiences what the typical Hollywood narratives do not about race, class and gender inequities in America.
Monday, August 31 2009
Everything Is for Sale: The Merchandising of 'Buffy'
Buffy the Vampire Slayer's lasting success tells us that demographic targeting is a complex process that requires both fan participation and forms of merchandising that literally allow everything to be for sale.
Friday, April 17 2009
On Evas and Angels: Postmodern Fantasy Devotion to Neon Genesis Evangelion
More than a decade after its debut, Neon Genesis Evangelion continues to reign as a cultural icon in Japan. Understanding how it made such a lasting impact gives us a window onto Japanese social history and fandom.
Reviews
Monday, November 8 2010
'RoboCop Trilogy': Life in Dystopian Future Detroit
The RoboCop Trilogy is comprised of one amazing film, one disappointing yet enjoyable film, and one very bad film.
Thursday, October 21 2010
'Three Kings': A Thematically Dense Take on American Military Action in the Gulf
Surreal, comic, chaotic, and at times, tragically sad, Three Kings offers a thematically dense take on American military action in the Gulf.
Friday, October 1 2010
'Charade': Whom to Trust?
Stanley Donen’s Charade deftly balances suspense, romance and comedy, in a quirky thriller that is memorable for showcasing the great chemistry between Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant.
Monday, September 13 2010
'Stardust' Is, as It Promises... Magical
Unlike typical fantasy productions which are often bloated and overreaching in their epic scale, Stardust is a refreshingly original modern fairy tale with a personality all to its own.
Tuesday, August 31 2010
Deft Wit and Commentary on Conformity Abounds in 'Time Bandits'
Terry Gilliam’s eccentric fantasy film Time Bandits is a shining example of the director’s ability to materialize storybook adventures.
Blogs
Thursday, December 10 2009
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory [Blu-ray] - Warner [$34.99]
Monday, November 30 2009
Kanye West Glow in the Dark
Kanye West Glow in the Dark - Kanye West and Nabil Elderkin [$50.00]
