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Obituary: Gaylyn Studlar, celebrated film scholar, 73
Film scholar Gaylyn Studlar, who died at 73, spent more than four decades reshaping ideas about film pleasure, gender, sexuality and desire. Her influential work challenged conventional theories of th
By Liam Otten · 2026-09-20T09:20:16.020Z
Film scholar Gaylyn Studlar, who died at 73, spent more than four decades reshaping ideas about film pleasure, gender, sexuality and desire. Her influential work challenged conventional theories of the male gaze and became central to film studies. The obituary traces her scholarship, teaching and lasting impact on Washington University’s film program.
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