Having dated a guy who was incredible at feminist leftist rhetoric but treated me like a discount fleshlight, I don’t doubt that Whedon got his clout by being really good at writing fun things that make money. The ability of some very smart, talented men to invalidate their espoused politics in the bedroom is pretty stunning.
That said, it doesn’t take much to see his fun house mirror take on female liberation when you take a hard look at Dollhouse or Age of Ultron.
