The X-Files’ XX factor
Ironman and Batman. Both are summer box-office heroes but neither is a woman. With the arrival of The X-Files’ Special Agent Dana Scully to the big screen Friday, that’s set to change. Scully reminds us there are female protagonists who aren’t interested in Manolo Blahniks. Guest: Rebecca Traister, Salon.com staff writer
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