Looking at Season 3 of ‘The Walking Dead,’ is there less sexism than last season’s appalling anti-abortion storyline with Lori’s pregnancy? Did the addition of badass Michonne change the gender dynamics? Continue reading
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In ‘Game of Thrones’ the Mother of Dragons Is Taking Down the Patriarchy
While many women orchestrate machinations behind the scenes, no woman is openly a leader, boldly challenging patriarchy to rule. Except for one. Daenerys Stormborn of House Targaryen. Continue reading
Happy Galentine’s Day! Why It’s So Important to See Ladies Celebrating Ladies
Hey, ladies! It’s that time of year…Happy Galentine’s Day!! If you’re a fan of ‘Parks and Rec’ then you know all about the holiday commemorating female camaraderie…and waffles! Here’s why it’s important to see female friendship in media. Continue reading
Tina Fey? Amy Poehler?? Why I Can’t Wait for the Golden Globes
Words cannot adequately express my excitement that Amy Poehler & Tina Fey will be hosting this Sunday’s Golden Globes. Am I excited because two women will be hosting? Two feminists? Two hilariously funny people? Yes, yes and yes. Continue reading
“All the Pieces Matter”: LGBTQ Characters of Color on ‘The Wire’
Originally published at Bitch Flicks. The Wire is the greatest TV series of all time. Period. Now, I know I’m not really making some bold claim as many, many, many, many critics have professed their unabashed love for the crime drama. No other show has painstakingly depicted the complexities of racism, the inner city and … Continue reading
LGBTQI Film & TV Week
So I’ve been ridiculously busy, busy, busy this past week on some writing projects. I’ll be able to share some exciting info with you all soon (!!!!). One of the things I was working on (which you should definitely check out) was Bitch Flicks‘ LGBTQI Week. Here are just a few of the insightful and … Continue reading
‘Push Girls’ Premieres Tonight, 6/4 at 10pm
Tonight, 6/4 at at 10pm, Push Girls premieres on the Sundance Channel (or watch on Hulu)! It’s a TV show following 4 female friends in wheelchairs. Wait a series containing women of color, women with disabilities AND focusing on female friendship?? I will so be watching. Continue reading
Why I’m Excited for the Cooking & Travel TV Show ‘Around the World in 80 Plates’ Premiere Tonight
When I flip through the TV channels, I’m often torn between watching chefs whip up masterful dishes from obscure mystery box ingredients on Chopped or watching people select a beach house in Bali on House Hunters International. Clearly I’m obsessed with both food and travel. Thanks to Bravo’s new globe-trotting and culinary competition Around the … Continue reading
Reproduction & Abortion Week: ‘Girls’ and ‘Sex and the City’ Both Handle Abortion With Humor
Originally published at Bitch Flicks as part of their “Reproduction and Abortion Series.” Vacillating between vitriolic condemnation and laudable praise, Lena Dunham’s Girls has dominated pop culture dialogue. I eagerly anticipated the series premiere. Yes, the show depicts economically privileged characters. Yes, the incredibly white and homogenous cast should be more diverse. And yes, staff … Continue reading
Reproduction & Abortion Week: ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Advocates Abortion and Reproductive Rights
Originally published at Bitch Flicks as part of their “Reproduction and Abortion Series.” Abortion is healthcare — a routine, normal and legal medical procedure. Yet most films and TV don’t ever broach the subject. Their characters don’t get abortions, people don’t talk about abortion. That’s why I’m thrilled about Christina Yang’s abortion storyline on Grey’s … Continue reading
