- TitleStar Trek Into Darkness (Original)
Star Trek Into Darkness (Help search) - ArticlesArticles held in BFI Reuben LibraryIn: Science fiction film and television v9 n3 Autumn 2016, pp. 417-438
friendship that will define you both': Star Trek and the devolution of American masculinity / Bridget Kies
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Compares the portrayal of the friendship between Kirk and Spock in the original Star Trek television series and the 'reboot' films Star Trek (2009) and Star Trek Into Darkness (2013). Argues that while the rebooted characters display aspects of hegemonic masculinity absent from their original versions, modern fan communities are exploring more liberated forms of sexual identity and expression through activities such as slash fiction. Part of the special issue 'Star Trek at 50'.