Okay, people, I know the Hunger Games movie just came out and everyone's all excited and posting about it, BUT! Something else big happened this past week in the world of sci-fi nerds, which I think deserves a bit of a nod and, in true Whoosh fashion, excessively critical over-analysis. What happened, you ask? Well,… Continue reading Doctor Who & the Awful Companions
Category: Characters
That which we call a Sue….
...is usually a Manic Pixie Dream Girl. For serious, guys & gals, can we talk about Manic Pixie Dream Girls? Because man are they annoying. I realize this might not be a trope that everyone is familiar with, but it's incredibly prevalent, especially in "indy" or "nerdy" books/movies, so I guarantee you've run up against it. But,… Continue reading That which we call a Sue….
NYC, USA
As you all know, last week I was in New York City, traveling about and seeing the sights with my parents. We were kept pretty busy, and what down time we did get I ended up spending editing the hundreds of photos I'd taken, so that's my excuse for not posting last Thursday. You'll have… Continue reading NYC, USA
Gendered Protagonists: Who Cares?
I've now posted three entries in a row on this blog talking about female role models in fiction, so I figured it would be appropriate to do one more and make it an even two weeks. This is a fact: the vast majority of children's movies feature male protagonists. In 2011 alone, we were offered… Continue reading Gendered Protagonists: Who Cares?
Why Disney Princesses Are Badass (Part 2)
Welcome back to my second installment of "Badass Disney Princesses," which includes the more modern Disney girls. Most of you already know what's up, so we're going to skip straight to the action. If you're confused, click here for Part 1. 6. Jasmine Jasmine is the only princess on this list who isn't the main… Continue reading Why Disney Princesses Are Badass (Part 2)
M.M. Jordahl 