In the thirty-sixth episode of The Pop Culture Lens podcast, Christopher Olson and I welcome friend of the podcast, Paul Booth of DePaul University, to discuss the venerable British science fiction series, Doctor Who. In this episode, the three discuss what has led to the longevity of the series, which started in 1963. This discussionContinue reading “The Pop Culture Lens on Doctor Who”
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An Autoethnography of Collegium – Day Two
Day 2: Sunday, June 22nd On the topic of mass… I am still uncomfortable joining in on the spiritual sessions and Catholic Eucharist ceremonies that are scheduled for this colloquium. I feel like an intruder, an interloper, a negative presence. There is nothing that anyone here has said or done that has made me feelContinue reading “An Autoethnography of Collegium – Day Two”
Comics Adaptations Causing Fractured Fandom
We are now full swing into the summer blockbuster season for Hollywood, and let’s take a tally of movies that are currently out or soon to arrive that originate from the pages of comic books. Captain America: The Winter Soldier. The Amazing Spider-Man 2. X-Men: Days of Future Past. Hercules. Guardians of the Galaxy. TeenageContinue reading “Comics Adaptations Causing Fractured Fandom”
Doctor Who Theme Week @ In Media Res
Chris Olson and I kick off the In Media Res theme week to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who. This piece, with a wonderful video produced by Chris, is based on the conference paper we recently presented at MPCA. You can see the post and the video via “I AM the Doctor”: Polysemic rhetoric andContinue reading “Doctor Who Theme Week @ In Media Res”
Fractured Fandom
The full version of this article first appeared at the Clearance Bin Review. Given the importance of the concept, fractured fandom, to my work on Doctor Who and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, I am bringing the specific elements from the article here. Now, first and foremost, let it be said that I think these thoughts weContinue reading “Fractured Fandom”
“I AM the Doctor.”: The Historical Trajectory of Doctor Who
“I AM the Doctor.”: Polysemic rhetorical flexibility and non-traditional audience reception in Doctor Who By Christopher J. Olson, DePaul University & CarrieLynn D. Reinhard, Dominican University This paper was presented at the MPCA 2013 Conference in St. Louis, Missouri. This is the longer version of the presentation, and thus it represents are full current thoughts onContinue reading ““I AM the Doctor.”: The Historical Trajectory of Doctor Who”
From Jezebel: DC Comics Contest: Draw a Naked Woman Committing Suicide
Seriously, just what is wrong with DC lately? Have the editors in charge taken leave of their senses? Has the success of Marvel as of late completely rattled them? First the horrendous sexualization of women in the New 52 (and everything else idiotic since then). Then the horrendous death of Lois Lane to spur aContinue reading “From Jezebel: DC Comics Contest: Draw a Naked Woman Committing Suicide”
David Tennant: The Sexy Doctor
For many fans, the return of Doctor Who to BBC had its highlights during the David Tennant years as the 10th Doctor. During his reign, he was consistently voted highly in public polls on favorite actor, best actor, and sexiest actor by British fans, and by fans from around the world. 10Rose was a favorite shippingContinue reading “David Tennant: The Sexy Doctor”
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