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Miriam Kent

What Black Widow Tells Us About Superheroines

The superheroine’s long overdue solo film generates familiar debates about women and the genre.

Jul 19, 2021

A poster for Black Widow with Scarlett Johansson as the title character. It has a white and red background. The character appears strong and assertive.

Jul 19, 2021

Miriam Kent

Statement From Academics in Support of Transgender Rights

I 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, 2020

Jul 10, 2020

Miriam Kent

“Wonder Woman” and the Recurrence of the Women-Driven Blockbuster

Debates 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, 2017

“Wonder Woman” and the Recurrence of the Women-Driven Blockbuster

Aug 31, 2017

Miriam Kent

Under Your Skin: Tegan and Sara and Kiehl’s Queer Celanthropy

Queer 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, 2017

Under Your Skin: Tegan and Sara and Kiehl’s Queer Celanthropy

Apr 7, 2017

Miriam Kent

Oscars So Straight: Your Complete Guide to LGBTQ Movies at the Oscars

With 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, 2017

Oscars So Straight: Your Complete Guide to LGBTQ Movies at the Oscars

Feb 27, 2017

Miriam Kent
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The Outtake

The Superhero Girlfriend

Is it bad for a woman to play a this role, or is there more to it than that?

Nov 12, 2016

The Superhero Girlfriend

Nov 12, 2016

Miriam Kent

3 Points About Marvel’s Latest Comic Book Cover Controversy, Unpacked

J. Scott Campbell’s Invincible Iron Man variant cover featuring a sexualized Riri Williams prompted some criticism this week.

Oct 22, 2016

3 Points About Marvel’s Latest Comic Book Cover Controversy, Unpacked

Oct 22, 2016

Miriam Kent

“Peepland” #1: ’80s Trash with a Side of Politics

Titan 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, 2016

“Peepland” #1: ’80s Trash with a Side of Politics

Oct 15, 2016

Miriam Kent

5 Thoughts on “Alters” #1, the So-Called Transgender Superhero Comic

AfterShock Comics’ new superheroine has been deemed the world’s first transgender superhero. So what does “Alters” have to offer?

Sep 7, 2016

5 Thoughts on “Alters” #1, the So-Called Transgender Superhero Comic

Sep 7, 2016

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Panel & Frame

Here’s What’s Up with the “Captain Marvel” Directors Shortlist

An 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, 2016

Here’s What’s Up with the “Captain Marvel” Directors Shortlist

Aug 25, 2016

Miriam Kent

Miriam Kent

Media representation expert interested in film and comic books. I blog about gender, sexuality and identity politics is US and UK media.

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