Michael Abernethy

Michael has been writing for PopMatters since 2000. His primary focus, aside from queer culture, is television reviews and commentary, and his article Male Bashing on TV has been reprinted in two college textbooks. He currently lives in Louisville, KY, and is a Lecturer of Communication Studies at Indiana University Southeast in New Albany, IN. As a teacher, he has an interest in the study of contemporary political rhetoric and argumentation. He and his partner Jim have been living in un-wedded bliss since 1995.

Beyond Jodie Dallas: TV’s 10 Most Important LGBT Characters

100 Essential Directors – Sergei Eisenstein

100 Essential Directors – George Cukor

Lesbian Musicians These Days: More than Just Women with Guitars

All Hail the Queens

‘Rhett & Link: Commercial Kings’ Series Premiere

The Hypocrisy of Mother Monster. Yeah, We Mean You, Lady Gaga

Did Tennessee Williams See Bugs Bunny Kiss Elmer Fudd?

Form and Function: Art from Another Point of View

Buyer’s Remorse: Boycotting for Civil Rights

Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, Because You Already Know

‘Fairly Legal’ Series Premiere