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John Quinn1

Lecturer in Screen & Performance, School of Business and Creative Industries, University of the West of Scotland
John is a lecturer in Screen & Performance at the University of the West of Scotland. With a focus on popular film and television, John’s recent publications have explored professional wrestling as an intersection between transmedia storytelling and high concept cinema, offered multimodal discourse analysis as a means of understanding the abstracted relations that pervade and sculpt sports entertainment, and analysed fan curation of the Alien cinematic mythos via morphogenetic YouTube paratexts. John’s forthcoming publications focus on representations of masculinity, exploring the restorative processes of nostalgia that re-establish a continuity of heteronormative masculine identification with the Star Wars universe via The Mandalorian, situating the Deadpool cinematic franchise as an expression of the complex ‘crisis’ of masculinity, correlating ideational populism with the aesthetics of masculinity in Joker (2019), analysing the intersection of gendered demagogues and the eighties action cinema, and examining the supergendered modes of masculinity at play in Avengers: Endgame (2019).

In addition to his primary research, John also has a keen interest in teaching, learning and assessment, and has a secondary research area exploring innovative pedagogies in higher education. John’s recent research in this area, externally funded by the Innovation and Development Fund of the Scottish Library and Information Council, focused on challenging traditional educational hierarchies. Recent reports and papers from this project have proposed methodologies for improving information literacy engagement via student-led non-hierarchical collaborative learning activities.

Current research activities
John's current research focuses on the notion of masculinity in superhero cinema, and the paratextual ecosystem surrounding ‘drillable’ cinematic franchises.

John’s forthcoming publications explore:

Tragic Masculinities and Craig Mazin's Chernobyl

Gendering, Ideational Populism and the Eighties Action Cinema

Supergendered modes of representation in Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Symbolic Identity and Maculine Celebrity

Deadpool & Wolverine is fun for die-hard Marvel fans – but it won’t save the MCU

Jul 29, 2024 11:53 am UTC| Insights & Views Entertainment

Lets start with the good stuff. Deadpool Wolverine is a fun, irreverent and blood-soaked summer blockbuster that fans of the Deadpool franchise are going to love. Ryan Reynolds returns as Wade Wilson (Deadpool), and...

What the WWE-UFC merger means for the future of wrestling and MMA

Apr 13, 2023 15:17 pm UTC| Business

World Wrestling Entertainments (WWE) WrestleMania is the biggest event in the professional wrestling calendar. Marketed for 2023 as the event where WrestleMania Goes Hollywood, the two nights of glitz, glamour and grunting...

Economy

Asian Markets Extend Rally as Yen Strengthens with Bank of Japan Holding Steady

Asian markets climbed higher on September 20, following the U.S. interest rate cut, while the yen strengthened after the Bank of Japan upheld its monetary policy. The MSCI Asia-Pacific index rose 0.6%, driven by Wall...

China’s Budget Spending Falls as Land Sale Revenue Plummets, Raising Economic Concerns

Chinas budget spending has shrunk at an accelerated pace, driven by a steep decline in land sale revenues. With local governments reporting a 41.8% drop in income from land sales last month, concerns are rising about the...

Clean Energy Sector Added 150,000 Jobs in 2023, Boosted by the Inflation Reduction Act

The clean energy industry added nearly 150,000 new jobs in 2023, driven by the Inflation Reduction Act, according to a report by E2. Southern states led this growth, accounting for 36% of the new positions as the renewable...

China Expected to Lower Policy and Lending Rates After U.S. Interest Rate Cut

A Reuters poll suggests that China will likely lower its central policy and lending rates on September 20, following the U.S. Federal Reserves significant interest rate cut. This anticipated move aims to stimulate Chinas...

미국 은행주 상승, 대규모 금리 인하로 채무 불이행 위험 및 비용 우려 완화

연방준비제도(Fed)가 50bp(베이시스 포인트) 금리 인하를 단행한 다음 날인 목요일, 미국 은행주의 주가가 프리마켓 거래에서 상승했다. 이번 금리 인하는 예금 비용을 줄이고 차입자들에 대한 압박을 완화할 것으로 기대된다. 올해...

Politics

Hakeem Jeffries 2024: Age, Family, Net Worth, and Political Career Explored

As 2024 approaches, all eyes are on Hakeem Jeffries, a rising figure in the Democratic Party and a potential key player in the political landscape. With his increasing prominence, Jeffries has garnered significant...

Did Melania Trump Cheat on Donald Trump?

Rumors of infidelity have long been a staple in the world of high-profile marriages, and the latest speculation surrounding former First Lady Melania Trump is no exception. Whispers of an alleged affair between Melania and...

Media Analysis Reveals 95% Negative Coverage of Trump by ABC, CBS, and NBC After Alleged Second Assassination Attempt

A recent analysis by the Media Research Center (MRC) has raised concerns about media bias, revealing that 95% of news coverage by ABC, CBS, and NBC regarding former President Donald Trump was negative following an alleged...

Whistleblower Raises Alarming Allegation: Secret Service Knew of Vulnerabilities in Fence Before Alleged Second Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump

A bombshell allegation from a whistleblower has cast new scrutiny on the security surrounding former President Donald Trump, raising questions about whether a second alleged assassination attempt could have been...

Elon Musk’s $289,100 Donation to House Republicans Sparks Controversy: FEC Report Reveals

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX, made waves in political circles after reportedly donating $289,100 to House Republicans, according to a recent report from the Federal Election Commission...

Science

Starlink Aviation Expands to 2,500 Aircraft After United Airlines Partnership

SpaceXs Starlink Aviation service is expanding rapidly, with 2,500 aircraft now under contract after a recent agreement with United Airlines. This marks a significant milestone in in-flight connectivity, as Starlink...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew Achieves Historic Spacewalk and Advances Commercial Space Exploration

SpaceXs Polaris Dawn mission accomplished several milestones during its five-day journey, including the most remote spacewalk in history. Crew members conducted 36 groundbreaking experiments, advancing knowledge in space...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew Returns After Groundbreaking Mission, Advancing Elon Musk's Mars Ambitions

The Polaris Dawn crew returned safely to Earth after a groundbreaking five-day mission, advancing SpaceXs long-term goal of Mars colonization. Led by billionaire Jared Isaacman, the mission featured the first commercial...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Mission Achieves Historic Milestones Despite Lack of White House Recognition

SpaceXs Polaris Dawn mission has captivated global audiences with its historic milestones, including the first commercial spacewalk and record-breaking achievements. However, despite its groundbreaking success, the mission...

화산으로 전기 생산 가능할까?

활화산에서 뿜어져 나오는 붉은 용암을 전기로 전환하는 것은 위험하고 신뢰성이 떨어진다. 화산은 예측 가능한 일정으로 분출하지 않으며, 용암은 너무 빨리 식는다. 그러나 미국을 포함한 여러 국가는 화산열을 활용해 전기를 생산하는...

Technology

Elon Musk Accused of Disabling Cybertruck Used in Ukraine-Russia War by Chechen Leader

Ramzan Kadyrov, the Chechen leader, alleges that Elon Musk remotely disabled his Tesla Cybertruck during its use in the Ukraine-Russia war, adding another twist to the ongoing controversy surrounding the vehicles presence...

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Options Debut on Nasdaq After SEC Approval, Ushering in New Trading Era

The SEC has approved options trading for BlackRocks iShares Bitcoin ETF on the Nasdaq, marking the first spot Bitcoin ETF with options in the U.S., potentially transforming Bitcoin risk management for institutional...

Shiba Inu Whale Transactions Jump 115%, SHIB Price Nears Crucial $0.000016 Level

Shiba Inu witnessed a 115% rise in whale activity, pushing its price to $0.0000145. The surge signals strong investor confidence as SHIB approaches a critical resistance level. Every day brings a new twist to the Shiba...

Bitcoin Rumor Ignites: Michael Saylor of MicroStrategy Hints US Banks to Custody Bitcoin

Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy, has stirred the crypto world by revealing credible rumors that major US banks may soon provide Bitcoin custody services, potentially revolutionizing the intersection of traditional...

BNY Mellon Granted SEC Waiver, Paving the Way for Institutional Crypto Custody Services

BNY Mellon has reportedly obtained an exemption from the SECs SAB 121, allowing the bank to move forward with its institutional crypto custody business. The move underscores growing institutional interest in digital...