Brie Larson

Jockstraps and Muscles are for the Girls Now, Actually

Archie Wagner, University of Iowa

“Love Lies Bleeding” promotional materials subvert gender expectations with female stars performing masculinity.…

March 7, 2024

Illustration of mushrooms in Fantastic Fungi

‘Our Foot’s in the Door’: A Fungal Takeover in ‘Fantastic Fungi’

Isabella Savides, University of Pretoria

Released in 2019, the nature documentary chronicles the countless — yet oftentimes overlooked — restorative properties of various strains of mushrooms.…

October 11, 2021

The shattered symbols of Captain America, Iron Man and Black Widow, who have left the MCU.

Which Superheroes Will Lead the MCU Into Its New Era?

Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside

Someone has to fill the void left by Iron Man, Captain America and Black Widow. Who will step up?…

August 6, 2020

Brie Larson in a video from her new YouTube channel

The Brie Larson Backlash Reveals New Standards for Authenticity

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

As she dives into the YouTube universe during a climate of political upheaval, the celebrity must wrestle with how to address her own privilege.…

July 20, 2020

5 Women Who Remind Me I’m Strong

Tatianna Salisbury, Northern Illinois University

In celebration of Women's History Month, channel these women's stories for inspiration.…

March 25, 2019

‘Captain Marvel’ Is Breaking Down Gender Barriers Like There’s No Tomorrow

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

The film, which stars a female lead, also recently signed Pinar Toprak to compose the score.…

June 19, 2018

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