Kira Deshler
School
Whitman College, The University Of Texas At Austin
Expertise
Scream Franchise, LGBTQ Film, TV Procedurals
- Kira's graduate thesis, Queer Female Fandom, won an award for Best Thesis or Report in her department at UT.
- She writes a popular Substack newsletter called Paging Dr. Lesbian, which is all about lesbian pop culture.
- She once interviewed several dozen people at a fan convention called ClexaCon about their experiences in fandom. It was held right next to the Hooters Hotel in Las Vegas.
Experience
Kira has long been fascinated by pop culture and why people love the things they love. Originally from Seattle, Washington, Kira studied Gender Studies and Film & Media Studies as an undergraduate and then moved to Austin, Texas in order to attend the University of Texas. She started her Substack newsletter in 2021 and began writing for Static Media in the same year, initially with Looper before moving to /Film.
Education
Kira Deshler received her Bachelor's from Whitman College, where she majored in Gender Studies and minored in Film & Media Studies. She received her Master's in Media Studies from the University of Texas at Austin.
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Stories By Kira Deshler
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HBO Max's "Harley Quinn" may be a colorful series, but it revels in moral ambiguity. Here is the "Harley Quinn" character you are based on your zodiac sign.
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From the film's real-life inspiration to the way it was animated, here's the untold truth of Grave of the Fireflies.
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"Evil" is such a thrilling show because you can never guess what's coming next, although things get confusing. Here is the ending of Evil Season 3 explained.
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From the famous author who translated the script to Hayao Miyazaki's take on the ending, here's the untold truth of Princess Mononoke.
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Spirited Away is an animated classic, and there are many fascinating behind-the-scenes details about this beloved film.
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"Evil" never fails to shock with its big reveals and demonic creatures, but what are the most disturbing episodes so far? Find out right here.
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Does the embodiment of pure evil deserve love? It's hard to say for sure, but he seems to get a lot of it anyway. Here's every couple on Lucifer, ranked.
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From behind-the-scenes drama to Natalie Portman's favorite moment while filming, here's the untold truth of Annihilation.
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From Oscar Isaac's inspiration to Alicia Vikander's acting trick, here's the untold truth of Ex Machina.
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Discover the how very untold truth of the teen angst and body count behind "Heathers."
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One of the very best Stephen King adaptations, Gerald's Game is a brilliant thriller with plenty of behind-the-scenes details and terrifying untold truths.
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If you want more movies like Top Gun: Maverick, we've got you covered. These films have big action, fast vehicles, and tons of style.
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If you find yourself unsure of what to watch after "The X-Files," we've got some ideas. Here are the best shows like "The X-Files" that fans should watch next.
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From its real-life story to behind-the-scenes drama, here's the untold truth of Steel Magnolias.
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"For All Mankind" boasts a diverse cast of characters throughout its run. Here is the "For All Mankind" character you are based on your zodiac sign.
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If you've ever wondered what Ryan Gosling movie best represents you, don't worry. With a little help from the zodiac, we've got you covered.
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From Nicolas Cage's preparation to the actors who almost played Cyrus 'The Virus' Grissom, here's the untold truth of Con Air.
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"Broad City" is a comedy series starring real-life best friends Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson. Here are the 7 best and 7 worst episodes of "Broad City" ranked.
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There's a lot to unpack in Nope, so we thought we'd give you a leg up by examining all of the movie references Jordan Peele has sprinkled throughout the film.
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Some of the most memorable lines in cinema history are expletive-laden ones. Read to find out which Hollywood actors are the most foul-mouthed of all!
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If you loved The Batman and are looking for other films with a similar style, here's our curated list of what you should watch next.
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If you love searing crime drama "Top of the Lake," you're sure to love these mysterious, pulse-pounding, and well-acted TV shows.
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There are so many creepy episodes of The X-Files that it can be difficult to know where to start. Here's our ranking of its all-time most disturbing ones.
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In celebration of "Fringe," we take a look at some of the fan-favorite episodes from the series, from great bottle episodes to heartbreaking finales.
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CSI: Miami plays host to a wide range of fascinating characters. Here's which one you're most similar to according to your zodiac sign.
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If "The Lost City" was totally your jam and you're looking for other films to give you that big-budget rom-com adventure thrill, then we've got you covered.
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The "Alien" and "Predator" films have overlapped to create strange inconsistencies — and a hard-to-track timeline. Here's a breakdown of each, chronologically.