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The most offensive line in 'The Avengers' and why it was brilliant and necessary

Audiences who saw "The Avengers" might not immediately have noticed the offensive sexist line that has been making waves amongst bloggers...

The women of 'The Avengers': Breaking down stereotypes

As a director, Joss Whedon is known for creating stories about strong women protagonists. From "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" to "...

A journalist’s guide to neutering the English language

A recent column raised the hackles of a reader who emailed me a stern rebuke, which included the advice that I get my head out of my rectum. (My...

Moviefone publishes Girl's Guide to 'The Avengers,' gets roasted

When it comes to satire, the Internet can be a very unforgiving place. Such was the lesson learned by Moviefone.com recently when they published a ...

It's All About Women in the NYC Theater Circle

Playwriting has long been thought of as "a man's field" (see Arthur Miller, Sam Shepard, and Tenneessee Williams). But today, in the...

Three signs you're a LARP queen

Female characters can have multiple roles at LARPs (live action role playing games). In and out of character, women affect the balance of power in...

Why the Slayer's choice matters: Abortion controversy in the Buffy comics

Buffy the Vampire Slayer creator Joss Whedon has never shied away from feminist issues when it comes to the iconic heroine. The Slayer who inspired...