Erin Hanna

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Oregon

ehanna@uoregon.edu

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All Work and No Cosplay

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Erin Hanna University of Oregon

March 13, 2015
All Work and No Cosplay Combining the words “costume” and “play,” the term cosplay is evocative of a hobby that occupies one’s leisure time. While many undoubtedly participate in cosplay as a leisurely pastime, what of those who have sought to professiona ...
In Media Res

Geek Chic, Ain't it Cool?

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Erin Hanna University of Oregon

September 24, 2013
2 comments

Geek Chic, Ain't it Cool? movie blogs internet Hollywood Harry Knowles geek chic Ain't it Cool News Curator's Note In 1996, Austin-based movie geek, Harry Knowles, founded his blog, Ain’t it Cool News. The website drew upon what Knowles cal ...

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Re: Geek Chic, Ain't it Cool?

Knowles and Hollywood

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Erin Hanna University of Oregon

Wednesday, September 25, 2013 — 4:45 pm
I completely agree that given Knowles' passion for movies, recognition from Hollywood is a completely logical desire and outcome for him, and many fans like him. And I think that’s exactly why this relationship is so incredibly complicated. What real ...
In Media Res

Re: Gendering Geekiness on "The Big Bang Theory"

Geeks and CBS

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Erin Hanna University of Oregon

Wednesday, September 25, 2013 — 5:09 pm
Really interesting observations! Two things jump out at me here. First, I wonder if you think your critique of the show's production team could be extended to the network on which it airs (CBS) and the broad comedy approach associated with that netwo ...