Mar 18, 2003 | Volume 02
In this era of postfeminism, new avenues are being sought to spread the ideals of feminism and the potential of possible vehicles, such mass media, are being realised. However, when using mass media, such as television, in such a fashion, the intellectualizations of...
Mar 18, 2003 | Volume 02
Focusing on the musical episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, “Once More with Feeling”, Jamie Clarke evaluates this episode in the context of the Buffy franchise, arguing that it exemplifies an entertainment strategy that courses through the Buffyverse....
Mar 18, 2003 | Volume 02
Gwyn Symonds conceptualizes the ambiguity at the core of the representation of evil, violence and redemption in the Buffyverse through an analysis of fan perceptions of the vampire character Spike. These passionate and partisan perceptions of his heroic status are...
Mar 18, 2003 | Volume 02
In her book From the Beast to the Blonde: on fairy tales and their tellers Marina Warner states that “Bluebeard is a bogey who fascinates: his very name stirs associations with sex, virility, male readiness and desire. His bloody chamber which his latest wife...
Mar 6, 2003 | Volume 02
The recent resurgence of vampires in popular culture has led to myriad discussions about the meanings of these and other “demons”. In contrast to the “demons” they need to dispatch, the heroes become champions of light and truth (in, for...
Mar 6, 2003 | Volume 02
Edwina Bartlem explores the representations of lesbianism and coming out in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Historically, lesbianism was almost invisible in mainstream cinema and television until recently. When it did appear, it was highly coded and the lesbian characters...
