Author Archives: Theresa Basile

Blog PostsWriting Journal: Diversity vs. Tokenism

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Theresa Basile

I reached a milestone the other day with one of my pieces of writing and finished the third draft of one of my novels in progress, or what I call the “I SUCK AND WHY DID I EVER THINK I … Continue reading →

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ReviewsBtVS and Consent Issues: Episode 1.06 – “The Pack”

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Theresa Basile

[Note: I’ve decided to begin a series about consent issues in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I will post a new entry in this series every other Tuesday – or perhaps on a weekly basis, if I have the time. In … Continue reading →

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ReviewsSketch Comedy Monday: “Broads Behind Bars”

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Theresa Basile

I haven’t done one of these in awhile, but I was thinking about this sketch the other day, and lo and behold, it was actually on YouTube.This “Broads Behind Bars” sketch is a “hard-hitting melodrama brought to you by the … Continue reading →

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Blog Posts“We could start our own network called Bitch TV!…or the second idea that we think of.”

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Theresa Basile

The 2011-2012 television season has shown a rise in the woman-centered comedy. Women-centric comedies that have premiered or will premiere in this season include 2 Broke Girls, GCB, Best Friends Forever, Girls, Suburgatory, New Girl, Veep, and Don’t Trust the … Continue reading →

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ReviewsCity Hall Comedy: Have Envelope, Will Push

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Theresa Basile

Imagine that you’re a member of a sketch comedy troupe, and one of your fellow performers drops out of the cast. Creative person that you are, drawing from life experiences to create stories, you want to dramatize this event and … Continue reading →

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Blog PostsXander and Ron and Dorky, Funny, Average Girls

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Theresa Basile

Most people who love fiction are attracted to certain types of character. We find ourselves drawn to particular archetypes with specific personality traits. Maybe we’re attracted to these characters because we relate to them, or maybe we’re attracted to these … Continue reading →

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Reviews‘Tis a Pity She’s a Whore Theatre Review

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Theresa Basile

Every so often, I like to share other reviews that I find particularly interesting or related to feminism. Today I’d like to share this theater review for Cheek by Jowl’s production of ‘Tis a Pity She’s a Whore. The production … Continue reading →

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Blog PostsFormative Performances: A Wrap-Up

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Theresa Basile

Women’s History Month is over and I had a great time chronicling some of my favorite female performances from film history. Thanks to abovethetitle for her guest posts and covering some of the great ones that I missed. Thanks also … Continue reading →

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Blog PostsWhat Screwball Comedies Say About Love

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Theresa Basile

Do not fear, gentle readers – I have not forgotten about The Rom-Com Project. I have decided, however, to save my posts about romantic comedies for the end of each month, and I will be writing about the romantic comedies … Continue reading →

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Blog PostsFormative Performances: Vivien Leigh in “A Streetcar Named Desire”

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Theresa Basile

Since I began Women’s History Month and my series on formative performances with Vivien Leigh, it seems only fitting that I finish my series with her as well. Vivien Leigh earned her second Academy Award with her performance in A … Continue reading →

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