Kim Kardashian and Marilyn Monroe’s DressI’m not exactly a fashion queen. Anyone could tell that by looking at what I actually wear on a regular basis, though I do know that…Jun 29, 2022Jun 29, 2022
Cosplay and Pop MythologyThe cosplay research project is definitely progressing and progressing quickly — and I don’t mean that in a bad way. I’ve now signed an…May 25, 2022May 25, 2022
The Reality TV StoryI can talk about all sorts of different aspects of nerd or geek culture another day. But I can only stay away from reality television for…May 19, 2022May 19, 2022
Project Runway and Modest Fashions in Modest ReligionsThe latest season of Project Runway, season 19, has been really good and very different for a number of reasons. Not only has the show had…Jan 19, 2022Jan 19, 2022
Science Fiction, Magic and MythologyA couple of days ago, The New York Times Books twitter posted up a tweet for an article about how H.G Wells was the father of science…Dec 2, 2021Dec 2, 2021
Cosplay as a Subversive ActAs is my usual lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about cosplay. My research into it has been fairly consistent, but that means that it’s a…Nov 3, 2021Nov 3, 2021
Baccano and the Art of Non-linear StorytellingRecently, I returned to the world of anime with a re-watch of the series Baccano!. Baccano has always ranked among my favourite anime…Nov 3, 2021Nov 3, 2021
The Meaning of the Pale ManOctober is one of my favourite months because it’s the start of autumn and the bearer of Spooky Season. I couldn’t let October pass without…Oct 21, 2021Oct 21, 2021
Lupin: race and mythology — Incidental MythologyNetflix’s Lupin is utterly fascinating. The show follows professional thief Assane Diop, the son of a Senegalese immigrant in France…Aug 18, 2021Aug 18, 2021
