Bethany GemmellinApartment 20The Secret Gay History of “Friends”“Friends” had its fair share of homophobia throughout its ten-year run. It was also quietly radical.Jul 7, 2021Jul 7, 2021
Bethany GemmellAbout the “Lady Armour” in The MandalorianStar Wars is at a crossroads when it comes to diversifying the franchise and renewing its appeal for future generations of its vast fandom…Jun 10, 20214Jun 10, 20214
Bethany GemmellThe Iron Giant, Space Jam 2, and the Problem of Intellectual Property“Space Jam: A New Legacy” showcases images from some of our most beloved films, but its use may undermine its very artistic value.Jun 5, 20211Jun 5, 20211
Bethany GemmellinThe Shadow“Wonder Woman 1984” Is Confused About Sexual AssaultContent Warning: This essay makes reference to sexual assault, rape and murder. Reader discretion is advised.Apr 5, 20212Apr 5, 20212
Bethany GemmellinThe ShadowHere’s How the MCU Can (Begin to) Address its Whitewashing ProblemThe recently-concluded series Wandavision, Disney+’s first Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) television project, as well as character Wanda…Mar 12, 20211Mar 12, 20211
Bethany GemmellinThe StartupGina Carano Is Wrong: Disney Is Not Anti-ConservativeGina Carano’s highly-publicised firing from the Disney+ Series The Mandalorian has been cited as another example of so-called “cancel…Feb 28, 20213Feb 28, 20213
Bethany GemmellinThe ShadowMichael J. Fox, Rush Limbaugh, and the Politics of EmpathyToday’s announcement of the death of conservative political commentator and radio personality Rush Limbaugh at the age of 70 made for a…Feb 18, 2021Feb 18, 2021
Bethany GemmellinThe StartupOMV! Tells Teens to Treat Their Periods Like it’s the 1920sLysol (known in other countries as Dettol), is known today as a popular household cleaning product containing benzalkonium chloride — an…Feb 15, 20211Feb 15, 20211
Bethany GemmellinThe ShadowHattie McDaniel Deserves Better than Netflix’s “Hollywood”The afterlife of Hattie McDaniel, the first African-American to win an Academy Award, has largely been one of increasing recognition of…Feb 14, 2021Feb 14, 2021
Bethany GemmellinAn Injustice!Did Judy Garland Really Play a Role in the Stonewall Riots?This essay was inspired by Karina Longworth’s podcast on the life, death and legacy of Judy Garland. You can listen to it here.Jan 27, 20211Jan 27, 20211
