Queering Classic Hollywood: Girls are a Girl’s Best Friend
"Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" may not pass the Bechdel Test, but the relationship between the female leads is full of sincere affection and can be read as lesbian.
In “Some Like it Hot,” how does Marilyn Monroe embody the “White Goddess” and “Dumb Blonde” tropes?
Marilyn Monroe embodies the "white goddess" and "dumb blonde" tropes in "Some Like it Hot," existing as an icon of female sexuality juxtaposed with two guys dressed in…
How do real relationships develop in the artificial environment of “The Bachelor”?
The women of "The Bachelor" may be competing for a relationship with the same man, but often what they get instead is close relationships with their fellow contestants.
Is Rumplestiltskin the true villain of “Once Upon a Time”?
“That’s the thing about dark and light – it depends on your point of view.”
How does “The Meddler” demonstrate the effects of grief?
"The Meddler" presents three individuals who have been stunted by grief, loss or separation.
How does the “Game of Thrones” play-within-a-play service Arya Stark’s story?
The play-within-a-play in Game of Thrones helps Arya realize the person she is and what she needs to do.
What is the R+L=J theory in “Game of Thrones”?
What does this widely believed fan theory have to do with Jon Snow's parentage?
What does Season 3 of “Orange Is the New Black” teach us about relationships?
Litchfield Prison is a rich setting to explore what it means to be human.
Ask the Professor: What was the social impact of “I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang”?
"I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang," which was based on a true story, upset audiences and moved them to take action.
Are the cases on “Law & Order: SVU” based on actual events?
"Law & Order: SVU," as well as other shows in the Law & Order franchise, uses real-life stories as the framework for fictional tales.
What is the significance of the different colored uniforms in “Star Trek”?
Starfleet uniforms are color-coded by the field in which the wearer works. They change between series and films but serve to identify a person's responsibilities, rank, and facilitate their…
Does Howard in “10 Cloverfield Lane” fit the description of a typical domestic abuser?
The main antagonistic force in "10 Cloverfield Lane" isn't the aliens that have attacked and destroyed the planet, but one lonely and mentally unstable man with a doomsday bunker.