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 and 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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With streaming platforms like HBO Max and Netflix losing money, TV shows are being canceled left and right. Check out the saddest TV cancellations of 2022.
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The behind-the-scenes story of "The Menu" is as interesting as the movie itself. Here are some facts about the film that fans will eat right up.
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The best movie monologues in cinema can make you laugh, cry, or give you chills every time. Here are the greatest monologues in movie history.
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The conclusion of "Mr. Robot" was packed with twists, revelations, and surprises. If you're still confused, we're here to explain what really went down.
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The ending of Steven Spielberg's "War of the Worlds" has always divided audiences. Here's our deep dive into the film's controversial conclusion.
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Keep reading to discover the biggest revelations in "Criminal Minds: Evolution."
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If "The Fourth Kind" piqued your interest, you're in the right place. Here are 10 haunting movies like "The Fourth Kind" that any horror fan will love.
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Discover the cream of the crop and the biggest flops of Angelina Jolie's career in this ranking of her best and worst movies.
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Netflix's 2022 film The Wonder boasts a number of veteran actors, as well as some new faces. Here's where you've seen the cast of The Wonder before.
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It's hard to deny the sentimental appeal of a gripping sports movie. And if you're a soccer fan, here are all the best movies you need to see.
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2022's banner year for cinema has produced a number of great movies across all genres, including the thriller genre, which has benefited from these releases
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Olivia Wilde's 2022 thriller Don't Worry Darling has captivated audiences with its wild love story, but there are plenty more films for fans to check out next
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1997's "Scream 2" had Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson returning, along with Never Campbell and others stars. Here's every death, ranked from worst to best.
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Discover which "West Wing" character you are based on your zodiac sign.
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Emma Stone is such a charming and natural actress that the genius of her work is often overlooked. These are Emma Stone's 12 best performances, ranked.
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There are few contemporary actors who are as consistently astounding as Cate Blanchett. Here are Cate Blanchett's 12 best performances, ranked.
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Nathan and Haley's relationship was sometimes strained on "One Tree Hill," but it never stopped being sweet. These are the couple’s most memorable moments ever.
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David Fincher's "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" was a moving Stieg Larsson adaptation. But it took multiple takes, body piercings and more to make it work.
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Horror mastermind Mike Flanagan returned to Netflix with another gripping series in 2022. Here's where you may have seen the cast of "The Midnight Club" before.
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A new season of "Criminal Minds" is on its way to Paramount+. Here are some things that fans desperately want to see in the reboot.
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Tori Anderson's Kate Whistler is one of the best things about "NCIS: Hawaii." We're taking a look at some of her greatest moments so far.
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Yasmine Al-Bustami's Lucy Tara has been involved in a bunch of memorable "NCIS: Hawaii" scenes. Here's a list of her best moments so far.
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Vanessa Lachey's Jane Tennant is arguably the best thing about "NCIS: Hawaii." Here’s a look at her more memorable moments on the show.
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"NCIS: Hawaii" is the most groundbreaking entry in the franchise to date. This is the untold truth of the series.
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Discover the surprising untold truth of modern horror classic "It Follows."
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Sci-fi TV's second most famous FBI couple sure has their ups and downs. Let's investigate the 7 best and 7 worst Peter and Olivia moments from Fringe.
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The quintessential will-they-won't-they '90s TV couple is definitely not Ross and Rachel. These are the 12 best Scully and Mulder moments on The X-Files ranked.