Author Archives: Theresa Basile

ReviewsA Dance with Dragons and the Five-and-a-Half-Year Itch

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Theresa Basile

I’m back after a two-week break, and it seems appropriate that the first post after my self-imposed sabbatical should focus on George R.R. Martin’s A Dance With Dragons. I have waited for this book for five and a half years. … Continue reading →

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Blog PostsFemale Character of the Fortnight: Sansa Stark

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Theresa Basile

George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire presents us with a lot of tough, ass-kicking female characters. There’s Daenerys Targaryen, also known as Daenerys Stormborn, the Unburnt, Mother of Dragons, and one damn strong warrior. There’s Arya Stark, … Continue reading →

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Blog PostsJuly Movies I Won’t Be Seeing (And One I Will)

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Theresa Basile

July 2011 has arrived, and the approach of the month was making me feel a little nervous. I knew I wanted to see Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 on opening night, but I still felt fretful. What … Continue reading →

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Reviews“Bad Teacher”: A Cathartic Experience

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Theresa Basile

I bit the bullet and saw Bad Teacher on opening night. Even though the trailer made me cringe, I knew from the moment I saw it that I would have to see it in the theater, and it would have … Continue reading →

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Blog PostsThe Rape of Lyanna Stark?

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Theresa Basile

The first season of Game of Thrones is over, and given the most recent events in the land of Westeros, I imagine that the minds of most viewers (who have not read the books) exploded approximately three times over the … Continue reading →

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ReviewsNYC Theatre Review: “Adam of the Apes: A Farcical Fusion of Evolution and Creationism!”

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Theresa Basile

During the summer, I volunteer at a summer camp for children with disabilities.  I serve as part of the Activities staff, a group that arranges activities and performances for the campers.  We meet several times a year to discuss themes … Continue reading →

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Blog PostsLessons in Funny Feminism from My Father

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Theresa Basile

Continuing with my tradition of writing about my family members on Mother’s Day and my brother’s birthday, I want to take some time to talk about my father.  When I look at the ways both men and women are negatively … Continue reading →

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Blog PostsLessons in Funny Feminism from My Older Little Brother

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Theresa Basile

The elder of my two little brothers turns twenty-three today.  I will most certainly buy him a present, likely a DVD version of a VHS tape that has worn down by now, but I also want to take a little … Continue reading →

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Blog PostsTrey Parker and Matt Stone: What Equal Opportunity Offenders SHOULD Be

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Theresa Basile

Earlier this week, I explained why I have nothing but contempt for people who use the “equal opportunity offender” defense when they make jokes that are hurtful or reinforce the status quo.  I have even less respect for people who … Continue reading →

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Blog Posts“I’m an Equal Opportunity Offender!” and the Elementary School Mentality

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Theresa Basile

So Tracy Morgan is in a heap load of trouble for his homophobic “joke” during his stand-up routine.  In case you haven’t heard, Tracy Morgan “joked” that people who complain about gay bullying are just whining, and if his son … Continue reading →

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