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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There are a good number of shows about psychics out there, but there are none quite like "The Mentalist." Here is the untold truth of "The Mentalist."
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There's a perfect Sandra Bullock movie for everyone, so find out the one that best fits your Zodiac sign.
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Are you more of a Ziva David or a Gibbs, according to the stars? We're here to find out, by sorting every "NCIS" character by zodiac sign.
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You might not want to be like anyone in "Penny Dreadful," but we can't always dictate our traits. With the zodiac's help, we look at Vanessa Ives and the rest.
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There are so many characters on "True Blood" that it can sometimes be hard to keep track. Here is the "True Blood" character you are based on your zodiac sign.
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Human-vampire, vampire-vampire, and human-robot couples all appear on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Discover where your favorite "Buffy" couple ranks.
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If you loved 2017's Call Me by Your Name and don't know what to watch next, look no further. Here are some movies you should check next.
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If you miss "The Mentalist," don't worry, we've got you covered: Check out these shows that all fans of "The Mentalist" are bound to fall in love with.
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Did you know that Bones ran for 12 seasons? As you can imagine, lots of forensic investigators were on the show. Here's how they stack up, from worst to best.
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At its heart, "Orphan Black" is a show about the things that make us who we really are. Here's how the character line up with the zodiac.
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"Baby Driver" has it all — action, comedy, romance, and a killer soundtrack. If you're looking for great movies in the same vein, you're in the right place.
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"Criminal Minds" could creep you out by showing you just enough to give you the heebie-jeebies. Here's the most disturbing episodes in an oft-disturbing series.
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There's still time to catch up on the best picture nominees for the 2022 Academy Awards -- here's where you can watch each nominated film.
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From "Shutter Island" to "Panic Room," "The Conversation" to "Snakes on a Plane," these are the next films to watch if you love "The Da Vinci Code."
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For seven seasons, The West Wing made the slow-turning wheels of government downright entertaining. Here are the 30 best episodes of The West Wing.
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Have you ever wondered if the entire Pixar universe, from "Toy Story" to "WALL-E," might be connected? Here is the entire Pixar Theory timeline explained.
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Narrowing down the worst actions of characters who engaged in cannibalism isn't easy, but here's the most vile thing each "Yellowjackets" character did.
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Do you love "The Wilds"? Would you survive such an experiment? Using signs of the zodiac, find out whether you're Toni Shalifoe, Linh Bach or other characters.
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"Criminal Minds" is one of the longest-running crime dramas in American TV history. Here is every "Criminal Minds" season ranked worst to best.
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Are you creative like "What If...?" strong like "Luke Cage," or complex like "Loki"? Using the signs of the Zodiac, we link you with a Marvel series.
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Natalie Portman has done everything from rom-coms and thrillers to thoughtful dramas. Here's a list of Portman's memorable and not-so-memorable films.
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"Buffy" fans have lots of feelings about characters. Do you hate Dawn, or was she unfairly maligned? Why is Riley even there? Here's a list of the most likable.
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Every character on "Evil" is brought to life with nuance, even if their actions are odd. Here is the "Evil" character you are based on your zodiac sign.
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From Ava dressing as a human, to her origins, to that .gif-worthy disco dance, here are the iconic scenes in "Ex Machina" most worthy of pause and reflection.
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The Showtime series "Yellowjackets" has become something of a sensation. Here are 12 shows like "Yellowjackets" to watch while you wait for next season.
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Are you John Parry, Serafina Pekkala, Ma Costa or Iorek the bear? Utilizing the signs of the zodiac, we explore which "His Dark Materials" character you are.
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Wonder Woman has many heroic moments throughout her two films. Here are her best quotes and their significance to her character.