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“Modern Family’s” Phil Dunphy: Elevating the Man-Child
The man-child is one of my least favorite character tropes. Grown men who can’t be arsed to take control of their lives until a female cipher “character” comes by and redeems him/teaches him how to mature, thus taking the role … Continue reading
It’s “Impossible” Not to See the White-Centric Point of View
So this is a trailer for the upcoming film, The Impossible, telling the story about the 2004 tsunami: There are a few title cards in the trailer that provide the necessary background for the story. The trailer helpfully tells you, … Continue reading
What’s On Your Thanksgiving Watchlist?
Thanksgiving, that gluttonous holiday I love despite its unsavory origins, is tomorrow. My family’s feast will begin probably at around 3 pm. For the first time, I will assist with the cooking, hoping to do enough to ease my father’s … Continue reading
BtVS and Consent Issues: Episode 6.11 – “Gone”
[Note: I’m writing a series about consent issues in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I will post a new entry in this series every month. In this series, I will look at an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer that deals … Continue reading
“Oh No, My Period! Let’s Nuke England!”
I’m not a huge fan of menstruation humor in sitcoms. Most period jokes are centered on the “bitches be crazy, amiritie?” punchline. This was lampooned in 30 Rock in the classic episode, “TGS Hates Women,” where Jenna played a series … Continue reading
Women Doctors: Professionally Competent, Messy Personal Lives
You know what I’d like to see more of on television? Stories about women who are successful in their professional lives, but whose personal lives are a complete mess. I especially want to see more of these stories about female … Continue reading
Stoneybrook Revisited: BSC #29-#31, Super Special #3
#29 – Mallory and the Mystery Diary Without a doubt, this is the most pointless book in the series so far. They find a diary in a trunk in Stacey’s attic. Mallory is obsessed with the diary because it’s like … Continue reading
Let There Be Light
We have power and life can slowly return to normal. I’m relieved that the worst we suffered was not having light and heat for 12 days. It hasn’t been easy, not being able to work or make money for two … Continue reading
Hurricane Sandy Update
This is the first access I’ve had to the Internet in about a week now, except for the brief periods of time where I could check in with my phone. I’m fine and my family is fine. We still have … Continue reading
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Lady T Recommends “Bloody Lullabies for Brave Women”
For this edition of “Lady T Recommends,” I’m not going to point you towards a Kickstarter or Indiegogo campaign. I’m going to point you towards a play already in production, a play called Bloody Lullabies for Brave Women that will … Continue reading