Backlash on the Recast
In an industry where whitewashing is common, casting minority actors in movies based on comics often results in ferocious backlash. What causes this reaction and what does it reveal about fans?
Artifact: Cinema
Authors of the Amorphous: Neil Gaiman
Navigating the Bleeding Edge: Gaiman’s works don’t smack you in the face and tell you they’re “weird and cool.” Instead, they show you their weirdness in a search for meaning. Don’t be surprised if you’re riveted to his works; if Gaiman finds something interesting enough to write about, chances are it’s fascinating, horrifying and breathtakingly…
Genres Collide: Clashing Realities Don’t Play Fair
Navigating the Bleeding Edge: Understanding which facets of science and superstition interface within the New Weird, and what that means for the story.
Out of the Shadows
Although LGBTQIA+ representation in comics continues to be lacking, there are some great examples of queer superheroes. What makes these examples so important, and what could better representation accomplish?
Movies, Comics, and the New Weird
Navigating the Bleeding Edge: Between the pages and on the screen, lines blur and overlap to create a world where science fiction, fantasy and horror meet.
Evolution of Queerbaiting
Welcome back to our post-millennial analysis of the current state of fandom. Today we’ll discuss queerbating. While we’ve come a long way since the time where “gay” was a dirty word, even today, pop culture carries unfortunate baggage regarding homosexuality, especially when it comes to women.
Signature Showcase: Gene Roddenberry
A study of the usage of the future as a form of revolutionary utopian optimism through Star Trek.
Bound: Dawn of the Wachowskis
Welcome back to our post-millennial analysis of the current state of fandom. With the Wachowskis both coming out as trans women, their breakout film Bound, a pulpy movie about a lesbian couple, takes on new significance in the conversation about the subversion and upholding of tropes about minorities.
Bats, Bullet Casings and Questions
Welcome back to our post-millennial analysis of the current state of fandom. Today we’ll be exploring Batwoman, an enduring lesbian icon for good reason. This article will explore her impact on both queer media and the larger sphere of pop culture.
Building a Better Predator: Fae and Fairies
In today’s edition of Zen and the Art of Screaming, our intrepid author takes a look at the culture-spanning origins of the tiny tricksters known as the fae.