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Joss Whedon's Dollhouse

Sherry Ginn,Alyson R. Buckman,Heather M. Porter
Joss Whedon s Dollhouse Book PDF

Author : Sherry Ginn,Alyson R. Buckman,Heather M. Porter
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-08
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781442233133

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Joss Whedon's Dollhouse by Sherry Ginn,Alyson R. Buckman,Heather M. Porter Pdf

Although it lasted barely more than a season, Dollhouse continues to intrigue viewers as one of Joss Whedon’s most provocative forays into television. The program centered on men and women who have their memories and personalities repeatedly wiped and replaced with new ones by a shadowy corporation dedicated to “fulfilling the whims of the rich.” This chilling scenario was used to tell stories about big issues—power and resistance, freedom and servitude, class and gender—while always returning to its central themes of identity and individuality. In Joss Whedon’s Dollhouse: Confounding Purpose, Confusing Identity, Sherry Ginn, Alyson R. Buckman, and Heather M. Porter bring together fourteen diverse essays that showcase the series’ complex vision of the future. Contributors probe deeply into the fictional universe of the show by considering the motives of the wealthy clients and asking what love means when personalities are continually remade. Other essays consider the show’s relations to politics, philosophy, and psychology and its representations of race and gender. Several essays explore the show’s complex relationship to transhumanism: considering the dark potential for dehumanization and abuse that lurks beneath the promise of turning bodies into temporary vessels for immortal, downloadable personalities. Though a short-lived series, Dollhouse has been hailed as one of television’s most thoughtful explorations of classic science fiction themes. As the first serious treatment of this landmark show, this collection will interest science-fiction scholars and Whedon fans alike.

Inside Joss' Dollhouse

Jane Espenson
Inside Joss Dollhouse Book PDF

Author : Jane Espenson
Publisher : BenBella Books, Inc.
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10-12
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781935618317

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Inside Joss' Dollhouse by Jane Espenson Pdf

Though Joss Whedon's television show Dollhouse ended in January 2010 after its second season, its small but devoted cult following is still reeling from not only from its mind-blowing plot twists but also its challenging, dystopic look at the ethics of new technology. Inside Joss' Dollhouse is a fitting tribute to this complex, engaging show. The anthology's 18 sometimes funny, always insightful pieces cover Dollhouse from anticipated start to explosive finish. Drawn from an international contest judged by fan favorite Whedon screenwriter Jane Espenson, its essays get right to heart of what Dollhouse viewers loved most about the show. Espenson also acts as the book's editor, offering context and extra insight on its topics and the show—a role she played in previous anthologies Finding Serenity and Serenity Found, also on Joss Whedon creations. From programmer Topher's amorality to the accuracy of the show's neurobiology, Inside Joss' Dollhouse brings Dollhouse back to life with a depth sure to satisfy its many still-mourning fans.

Re-Entering the Dollhouse

Heather M. Porter,Michael Starr
Re Entering the Dollhouse Book PDF

Author : Heather M. Porter,Michael Starr
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2022-05-10
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476679907

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Re-Entering the Dollhouse by Heather M. Porter,Michael Starr Pdf

Premiering on Fox in 2009, Joss Whedon's Dollhouse was an innovative, contentious and short-lived science fiction series whose themes were challenging for viewers from the outset. A vast global corporation operates establishments (Dollhouses) that program individuals with temporary personalities and abilities. The protagonist assumes a different identity each episode--her defining characteristic a lack of individuality. Through this obtuse premise, the show interrogated free will, morality and sex, and in the process its own construction of fantasy and its audience. A decade on, the world is--for better or worse--catching up with Dollhouse's provocative vision. This collection of new essays examines the series' relevance in the context of today's social and political issues and media landscape.

Sexual Rhetoric in the Works of Joss Whedon

Erin B. Waggoner
Sexual Rhetoric in the Works of Joss Whedon Book PDF

Author : Erin B. Waggoner
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2010-03-24
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780786456918

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Sexual Rhetoric in the Works of Joss Whedon by Erin B. Waggoner Pdf

Buffy the Vampire Slayer has remained an enduring feature of late 1990s pop culture, spawning television spin-offs, rabid fans, and significant scholarly inquiry. Though there have been numerous books devoted to the work of Joss Whedon, this collection of fifteen essays is the first to focus specifically on the sexual rhetoric found in his oeuvre, which includes Angel, Firefly/Serenity, Dollhouse, and Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, as well as Buffy. Topics covered include the role of virginity, lesbianism and homoeroticism in the shows and the comics, the nature of masculinity and femininity and gender stereotypes, an exploration of sexual binaries, and a ranking of the Buffy characters on the Kinsey scale of sexuality. Together these essays constitute a much-needed addition to the expanding body of Whedon gender scholarship.

Inside Joss Dollhouse

Jane Espenson
Inside Joss Dollhouse Book PDF

Author : Jane Espenson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1459609557

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Inside Joss Dollhouse by Jane Espenson Pdf

Though Joss Whedons television show Dollhouse ended in January 2010 after its second season, its small but devoted cult following is still reeling from not only from its mind-blowing plot twists but also its challenging, dystopic look at the ethics of new technology. INSIDE JOSS' DOLLHOUSE is a fitting tribute to this complex, engaging show. The anthologys 18 sometimes funny, always insightful pieces cover Dollhouse from anticipated start to explosive finish. Drawn from an international contest judged by fan favorite Whedon screenwriter Jane Espenson, its essays get right to heart of what Dollhouse viewers loved most about the show. Espenson also acts as the books editor, offering context and extra insight on its topics and the show-a role she played in previous anthologies Finding Serenity and Serenity Found, also on Joss Whedon creations. From programmer Tophers amorality to the accuracy of the shows neurobiology, INSIDE JOSS' DOLLHOUSE brings Dollhouse back to life with a depth sure to satisfy its many still-mourning fans.

Joss Whedon and Race

Mary Ellen Iatropoulos
Joss Whedon and Race Book PDF

Author : Mary Ellen Iatropoulos
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2016-11-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780786470105

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Joss Whedon and Race by Mary Ellen Iatropoulos Pdf

Joss Whedon is known for exploring philosophical questions through socially progressive narratives in his films, television shows and comics. His work critiques racial stereotypes, sometimes repudiating them, sometimes reinvesting in them (sometimes both at once). This collection of new essays explores his representations of racial power dynamics between individuals and institutions and how the Whedonverse constructs race, ethnicity and nationality relationships.

Joss Whedon as Shakespearean Moralist

J. Douglas Rabb,J. Michael Richardson
Joss Whedon as Shakespearean Moralist Book PDF

Author : J. Douglas Rabb,J. Michael Richardson
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780786474400

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Joss Whedon as Shakespearean Moralist by J. Douglas Rabb,J. Michael Richardson Pdf

Drawing on the works of Shakespeare and American screenwriter Joss Whedon, this study in narrative ethics contends that Whedon is the Shakespeare of our time. The Bard wrote before the influence of the modern moral philosophers, while Whedon is writing in the postmodern period. It is argued that Whedon's work is more in harmony with the early modern values of Shakespeare than with modern ethics, which trace their origin to 17th and 18th century moral philosophy. This study includes a detailed discussion of representative works of Shakespeare and Whedon, showing how they can and should be read as forms of narrative ethics.

The Whedonverse Catalog

Don Macnaughtan
The Whedonverse Catalog Book PDF

Author : Don Macnaughtan
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-21
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781476670591

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The Whedonverse Catalog by Don Macnaughtan Pdf

Director, producer and screenwriter Joss Whedon is a creative force in film, television, comic books and a host of other media. This book provides an authoritative survey of all of Whedon's work, ranging from his earliest scriptwriting on Roseanne, through his many movie and TV undertakings--Toy Story, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly/Serenity, Dr. Horrible, The Cabin in the Woods, and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.--to his forays into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The book covers both the original texts of the Whedonverse and the many secondary works focusing on Whedon's projects, including about 2000 books, essays, articles, documentaries and dissertations.

Joss Whedon, Anarchist?

James Rocha,Mona Rocha
Joss Whedon Anarchist Book PDF

Author : James Rocha,Mona Rocha
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-25
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476637457

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Joss Whedon, Anarchist? by James Rocha,Mona Rocha Pdf

 Joss Whedon has created numerous TV series, movies, comics and one sing-along-blog, all of which focus on societal problems in the metaphorical guise of monsters-of-the-week and over-arching big-bads. The present work examines structural violence through interdimensional law firm Wolfram & Hart's legal representation of evil. We explore the limits of consent through the Rossum Corporation's coercion and manipulation. We rehearse the struggle to find meaningful freedom from the crew of Serenity. This book traces a theme of anarchist theory through the multiple strings of the Whedonverse--all of his works show how ordinary heroes can unite for the love of humanity to save the world from hierarchy and paternalism.

Joss Whedon FAQ

John Kenneth Muir
Joss Whedon FAQ Book PDF

Author : John Kenneth Muir
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-22
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781493050734

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Joss Whedon FAQ by John Kenneth Muir Pdf

Providing a career-spanning view of everyone’s favorite geek writer and director, Joss Whedon FAQ offers answers to fans’ questions about one of the most significant pop culture auteurs of the past twenty-five years. The book gazes at Whedon’s early work in Hollywood as a script doctor on films such The Quick and the Dead (1995) and Waterworld (1995), and follows his career as he became the cult-favorite creator of such sensations as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly, and Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog. In addition to looking at Whedon’s ascent to blockbuster superhero filmmaking with titles such as The Avengers, The Avengers: Age of Ultron, and Justice League, this eminently readable compendium explores Whedon’s lesser known but no less fascinating forays into the world of Shakespeare (Much Ado About Nothing) and even big-screen romantic fantasy (In Your Eyes). The book closes with discussions of Whedon’s politics and feminism, as well as a catalog of his (unofficial) repertory company and a list of the most memorable on-screen character deaths in his canon.

Reading Joss Whedon

Rhonda V. Wilcox,Tanya R. Cochran,Cynthea Masson,David Lavery
Reading Joss Whedon Book PDF

Author : Rhonda V. Wilcox,Tanya R. Cochran,Cynthea Masson,David Lavery
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-16
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780815652830

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Reading Joss Whedon by Rhonda V. Wilcox,Tanya R. Cochran,Cynthea Masson,David Lavery Pdf

In an age when geek chic has come to define mainstream pop culture, few writers and producers inspire more admiration and response than Joss Whedon. From Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Much Ado About Nothing, from Dr. Horrible’s Sing–Along Blog to The Avengers, the works of Whedon have been the focus of increasing academic attention. This collection of articles represents some of the best work covering a wide array of topics that clarify Whedon’s importance, including considerations of narrative and visual techniques, myth construction, symbolism, gender, heroism, and the business side of television. The editors argue that Whedon’s work is of both social and aesthetic significance; that he creates “canonical television.” He is a master of his artistic medium and has managed this success on broadcast networks rather than on cable. From the focus on a single episode to the exploration of an entire season, from the discussion of a particular narrative technique to a recounting of the history of Whedon studies, this collection will both entertain and educate those exploring Whedon scholarship for the first time and those planning to teach a course on his works.

Joss Whedon's Names

Valerie Frankel
Joss Whedon s Names Book PDF

Author : Valerie Frankel
Publisher : Litcrit Press
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0692216383

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Joss Whedon's Names by Valerie Frankel Pdf

Doctor Horrible, Jayne Cobb, Oz, Fitz-Simmons, Echo, Pike, Saffron, Kaywinnet, the Groosalugg, Skip, Satsu, Dana Polk, Perfect Jheung, Icarus, the Siphon, Edna Giles, Dandelion Naizen, and especially Buffy the Vampire Slayer. With Whedon's superhero names, goddess names, flower names, saint's names, and dozens of British names, he's filling his world with references from Shakespeare to manga, delighting fans who look closer. Which names repeat the most? Which characters have secret links? Examining Whedon's naming through his five shows, plus his movie scripts and dozens of comics, reveals fascinating patterns for his dedicated followers.

Slaying Is Hell

Alyson R. Buckman,,Juliette C. Kitchens,Katherine A. Troyer
Slaying Is Hell Book PDF

Author : Alyson R. Buckman,,Juliette C. Kitchens,Katherine A. Troyer
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2022-11-28
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476682167

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Slaying Is Hell by Alyson R. Buckman,,Juliette C. Kitchens,Katherine A. Troyer Pdf

The films, television shows, and graphic novel series that comprise the Whedonverse continually show that there is a high price to be paid for love, rebellion, heroism, anger, death, betrayal, friendship, and saving the world. This collection of essays reveals the ways in which the Whedonverse treats the trauma of ordinary life with similar gravitas as trauma created by the supernatural, illustrating how memories are lost, transformed, utilized, celebrated, revered, questioned, feared, and rebuffed within the storyworlds created by Joss Whedon and his collaborators. Through a variety of approaches and examinations, the essays in this book seek to understand how the themes of trauma, memory, and identity enrich one another in the Whedonverse and beyond. As the authors present different arguments and focus on various texts, the essays work to build a mosaic of the trauma found in beloved works like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Dollhouse, and more. The book concludes with a meta-analysis that explores the allegations of various traumas made against Joss Whedon himself.

The Comics of Joss Whedon

Valerie Estelle Frankel
The Comics of Joss Whedon Book PDF

Author : Valerie Estelle Frankel
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-08
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781476621937

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The Comics of Joss Whedon by Valerie Estelle Frankel Pdf

A great deal of scholarship has focused on Joss Whedon’s television and film work, which includes Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly, Doctor Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, The Cabin in the Woods and The Avengers. But Whedon’s work in the world of comics has largely been ignored. He created his own dystopian heroine, Fray, assembled the goofy fannish heroes of Sugarshock, and wrote arcs for Marvel’s Astonishing X-Men and Runaways. Along with The Avengers, Whedon’s contributions to the cinematic Universe include: script doctoring the first X-Men film, writing a ground-shaking Wonder Woman screenplay, and co-creating ABC’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Today, Whedon continues the Buffy and Firefly stories with innovative comics that shatter the rules of storytelling and force his characters to grow through life-altering conflicts. This collection of new essays focuses on Whedon’s comics work and its tie-ins with his film and television productions, emphasizing his auteurism in crossing over from panel to screen to panel. Essays focus on the comic inspirations and subversive tropes of the Whedonverse, as well as character changes and new interpretations.

Joss Whedon's Big Damn Movie

Frederick Blichert
Joss Whedon s Big Damn Movie Book PDF

Author : Frederick Blichert
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-19
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781476632698

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Joss Whedon's Big Damn Movie by Frederick Blichert Pdf

 When Joss Whedon’s television show Firefly (2002–2003) was cancelled, devoted fans cried foul and demanded more—which led to the 2005 feature film Serenity. Both the series and the film were celebrated for their melding of science fiction and western iconography, dystopian settings, underdog storylines, and clever fast-paced dialogue. Firefly has garnered a great deal of scholarly attention—less so, Serenity. This collection of new essays, the first focusing exclusively on the film, examines its depictions of race, ableism, social engineering and systems of power, and its status as a crime film, among other topics.