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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Are you a Nia Nal or a Brainiac 5? The stars have the answer. Read on to discover which "Supergirl" character you are, according to the Zodiac.
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If you're a fan of The Vampire Diaries and are tired of rewatching, then you're in luck. Here are some other great shows that should be right up your alley.
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25 inspirational movies you should watch if you loved "The Blind Side."
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Season 1 of "NCIS: Hawai'i" hooked fans immediately. Now, we're looking ahead to what we want to see happen in Season 2.
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Theron has become known for her skills as an action heroine, but she has done much more than that. Here is what you probably never knew about Charlize Theron.
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British-born actress Hayley Atwell has had a unique career in movies, TV and on the stage. Here are some facts you never knew about this versatile performer.
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You may know "The Incredibles," but are you aware that there's a "Die Hard" reference in the film? Or the unusual way Violet was cast? Read on for details.
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Maverick is one of Tom Cruise's most legendary characters. But who is Maverick, really? And what part did Cruise have in creating this classic character?
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Whether you've seen M. Night Shyamalan's "Old" or not, here are some spooky, twisty horror movies that measure up to the work of the horror aficionado.
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Elizabeth Olsen has carved out a unique career for herself over the last decade. Here are some things that you probably never knew about Elizabeth Olsen.
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Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Benedict Cumberbatch and more have indicated that they will be taking much of 2022 off – how will this impact film fans?
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There must be more to Mary Jane than meets the eye. How did Kirsten Dunst and director Sam Raimi go about crafting such a legendary character? Let's find out.
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"The Dark Knight" is a movie whose legend has only grown over time. Here are the bizarre things that happened on the set of "The Dark Knight."
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With so many original movies on Netflix, it can be hard to choose your next watch. What if you could find a perfect match based on your zodiac sign?
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From Redd Foxx to James Dean, Philip Seymour Hoffman to forgotten silent actress Martha Mansfield, these actors died shortly after filming their last scene.
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Sometimes, the most entertaining part of the Oscars is not the awards themselves, but the reactions of all the celebrities in the audience.
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James Cameron's "Titanic" is known for its historical accuracy, so discover which bits of the history of the Titanic didn't make it into the film.
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You're probably aware that "Apocalypse Now" came about in a tumultuous production. Here are the bizarre things that happened on the "Apocalypse Now" set.
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Discover the untold truth of the Windex, wacky family stories, and rejections that led to the smash success of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding."
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Fans of "NCIS" know Leroy Jethro Gibbs very well, but how much do you know about the man who played him for so long? This is the untold truth of Mark Harmon.
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Do you fondly remember your first chestburster? Do facehuggers make you feel warm inside? Then this breakdown of the best "Alien" franchise kills will thrill.
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Are you a Jane Tennant or a Kai Holman, according to the stars? We're sorting the "NCIS: Hawaii" characters by zodiac sign to find out.
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From "Superbad" to "Suicide Squad," "Batman Begins" to "Notting Hill," these omitted scenes gave trailer-only insights into some beloved movie characters.
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Heath Ledger is fondly remembered as one of the greatest actors of our time. Here is the Heath Ledger movie you are based on your zodiac sign.
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Whether you're a Twihard or just a casual fan, we tracked the most interesting changes that were made (for better or for worse) from the books to the movies.
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Marilyn Monroe was an iconic sex symbol and one of the biggest movie stars of all time -- but how do her films stack up against one another?
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Here we rank each season of "The X-Files" from worst to best