Abstract

ABSTRACT:

The essay examines the sexual politics of the U.S. independent film Hard Candy (2006) as an exemplary film in the problematic category of "€œfeminist films made by men. "  The essay situates the film in relation to exploitation genres, the tropes of classical feminist film theory (castration, the gaze) to which the film makes reference, and other contemporaneous Lions Gate releases--well as historically, in relation to the changing discourses of Second- and Third-Wave feminisms and the discourse of child sexual abuse.  The narrative of pedophilia in the film is interpreted rhetorically as a screening metaphor meant to inculcate a feminist predisposition in a hetero male spectator and serving to open up the interesting question of whether the hegemonic modality of male heterosexual desire (dominant/active, visually oriented, and genitally-driven) may be amenable to "queering"€ alterations. 

Topic of Paper: Otaku Culture, Fandom

www.homelesschic.com

I just had to share this hoping to make some of your jaws drop during these stressful days.  There is, no joke, a "homeless chic" website dedicated to the display of photographs of "people living on the street that exhibit a unique sense of personal style."  Wow.  

Also, could anyone post an example of an abstract?  I've never written one before, so I'm not quite sure what they're all about.    

Costume Play or Cos-Play

Here is a video of some cosplayers and a link to a blog spot where I had some rough notes for the in-class presentation if you still happen to log on and are interested in seeing it...


cosplaymaidens.blogspot.com

Elizabeth

American Apparel's Next Top Model

My favorite part is when a model, in the face of Dov Charney's foulness, calls out futilely for Tyra. This is a pretty foul AA parody video, which is to say that it is dead on.

American Apparel's Next Top Model - watch more funny videos

"14 American Apparel Models Freed in Daring Midnight Raid"

Here's one of the Onion articles Annie and I were making reference to in class today.

Here's a Question From Left Field - What Will Barack Wear on Jan 20?

With all the talk about Michelle's prospective outfit and what Oprah will be wearing to the inauguration now that she's gained back a little weight, I was excited to see that Barack will be wearing a tuxedo made by none other than UNITE HERE (formerly ILGWU and ACTWU). The tux will be made by UNITE HERE union members, known for the quality of their menswear, in a Chicago plant.