Rape is an extremely common plot device in the current television landscape. While some shows handle it with great care and intentionality, it is more often filmed to titillate the male gaze, raise the stakes, demonstrate how evil the villain is, provide motivation for a male hero, or make a woman character more likeable. Lately,… Read more »
Have you checked out Syfy’s space bounty hunter drama Killjoys? Though the series’ pilot is a little clunky, the show is a lot of fun — and it’s doing a lot to fill the Firefly-shaped hole still festering away in my TV-loving heart. Don’t get me wrong: Killjoys is not doing the exact same thing… Read more »
Just in case you needed another reason to adore the cast of The Flash after last night’s amazing episode, check out this beautiful gospel rendition of the Firefly theme song, “The Ballad of Serenity,” from stars Jesse L. Martin (Joe), Carlos Valdes (Cisco), and Rick Cosnett (Eddie) and try not to feel things. Go ahead. I dare you. The song…. Read more »
