52 Month: October 2024 (page 1 of 6)

She-Ra had a huge gay glowup since 1985

During the COVID-19 pandemic, I was looking for media to watch when I had very little to do, and that was when I found the new She-Ra show…

Mulan: Folklore to Fairytale

Mulan represents the stereotype of the hesitant hero who has to strike a balance between commitment to her family and personal identity. She represents the coming together of…

Doctor Who

Fictional characters have evolved from regular Caucasians actors in Hollywood to a more diverse pallets of actors. This can be seen in major movies and TV shows like…

Man Of Steel And Red Son

Superman Through Cultural Lenses: A Comparative Analysis of American and Soviet Influences on the Man of Steel

Superman, developed in the 1930s by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, is an iconic American hero who represents justice, freedom, and the protection of the “American way.” His…

Hulk: From Uncontrollable Beast to Humble Family Man

Marvel has been on a mission to spice up their beloved characters, whether wanted or not. With Marvel’s new “She-Hulk’, T.V show release, they decided it was time…

Captain America and The Falcon

Both Captain America and The Falcon characters are Marvel’s iconic superheroes that represent different aspects of heroism. Captain America represents the more traditional American patriotism, while The Falcon…

Mulan’s Journey: Examining Gender and Cultural Representation Across Two Versions

The character of Mulan changed a lot from the animated Mulan (1998) to the live-action Mulan (2020). These changes show how society’s view on gender roles, identity, and…

Betty Boop Character Transformation

Betty Boop is a significant character in the animation world and for society, as she was introduced in 1930 on a cartoon called “Dizzy Dishes.” Betty was brought…

Evolution of Catwoman: Seductive to Empowering

Over the years of cultural arts, many female heroines/villains have made big changes in their appearance and character. In recent entertainment history, we have seen many different minorities…

Image of Queen Charlotte (The Bridgerton character on the Left) and Queen Charlotte (The late Queen of England on the right)

The Significance of Shonda Rhimes Casting a Black Woman as The Queen of England

It is no secret that before Meghan Markle the royal family could never have imagined the possibility of a black queen. When creating Bridgerton Shonda Rhimes rewrote that…