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.·10 min read·Jul 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…·5 min read·Jun 10, 2021--5--5
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.·6 min read·Jun 5, 2021--1--1
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.·4 min read·Apr 5, 2021--2--2
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…·6 min read·Mar 12, 2021--1--1
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…·5 min read·Feb 28, 2021--4--4
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…·4 min read·Feb 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…·5 min read·Feb 15, 2021--1--1
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…·9 min read·Feb 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.·12 min read·Jan 27, 2021--1--1
