Miriam KentWhat Black Widow Tells Us About SuperheroinesThe superheroine’s long overdue solo film generates familiar debates about women and the genre.Jul 19, 20211Jul 19, 20211
Miriam KentStatement From Academics in Support of Transgender RightsI post this statement here on behalf of myself (Dr Miriam Kent), Dr Victoria Cann, Dr Francisco Costa and Dr Helen Warner. Our previous…Jul 10, 2020Jul 10, 2020
Miriam Kent“Wonder Woman” and the Recurrence of the Women-Driven BlockbusterDebates about women and Hollywood now haven’t changed much over time. What can Hollywood film history tell us about Wonder Woman’s success?Aug 31, 2017Aug 31, 2017
Miriam KentUnder Your Skin: Tegan and Sara and Kiehl’s Queer CelanthropyQueer popstars Tegan and Sara marked the launch of their charitable Foundation with a partnership with skincare brand Kiehl’s. Let’s take a…Apr 7, 20171Apr 7, 20171
Miriam KentOscars So Straight: Your Complete Guide to LGBTQ Movies at the OscarsWith the 2017 Oscars behind us and “Moonlight” winning Best Picture, let’s take a look at how LGBTQ films have fared throughout the history…Feb 27, 2017Feb 27, 2017
Miriam KentinThe OuttakeThe Superhero GirlfriendIs it bad for a woman to play a this role, or is there more to it than that?Nov 12, 20164Nov 12, 20164
Miriam Kent3 Points About Marvel’s Latest Comic Book Cover Controversy, UnpackedJ. Scott Campbell’s Invincible Iron Man variant cover featuring a sexualized Riri Williams prompted some criticism this week.Oct 22, 2016Oct 22, 2016
Miriam Kent“Peepland” #1: ’80s Trash with a Side of PoliticsTitan Comics’ first comics release under its Hard Case Crime imprint shows us the sleazy side of New York City in the 1980s but doesn’t…Oct 15, 2016Oct 15, 2016
Miriam Kent5 Thoughts on “Alters” #1, the So-Called Transgender Superhero ComicAfterShock Comics’ new superheroine has been deemed the world’s first transgender superhero. So what does “Alters” have to offer?Sep 7, 20161Sep 7, 20161
Miriam KentinPanel & FrameHere’s What’s Up with the “Captain Marvel” Directors ShortlistAn indie filmmaker, a TV director and a multi-tasker — all of them women. Here’s a quick rundown of what they have to offer Marvel’s highly…Aug 25, 2016Aug 25, 2016