Author Archives: Theresa Basile

Blog PostsTalking About the 2011 Oscars

Tonight is the ceremony for the Academy Awards, my favorite award show other than the First Annual Montgomery Burns Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Excellence.  Watching the Oscars, complaining about the award recipients and snubs, and mocking … Continue reading

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ReviewsCommunity 2×17 – “Intro to Political Science”

On last night’s Community, Jeff and Annie went head-to-head in a political election and continued to refuse to acknowledge the searing hot sexual tension between them, while a Secret Service agent showed a romantic interest in Abed. The Feminist in … Continue reading

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Reviews30 Rock 5×16 – “TGS Hates Women”

I don’t usually review 30 Rock even though I love it because I often have very little to say other than, “These are the ten Tracy Jordan lines that made me laugh the hardest.”  But last night’s episode was all … Continue reading

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ReviewsMovie Rental Review: Lars and the Real Girl

When I watch a movie or read a book about a subject that is deeply personal to me, I often wonder – does my personal connection to the text hinder or enhance my ability to look at it critically? Looking … Continue reading

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ReviewsGlee 2×14 – “Blame it on the Alcohol”

On this week’s episode of Glee, everyone gets drunk, and it’s even more epic and hilarious than the time the kids all got hooked on Vitamin D. The Characters/Relationships: In the early part of the episode, Rachel was firing on … Continue reading

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Blog PostsFemale Character of the Week: Cassie Logan

When looking back at the female characters I’ve highlighted since I started this blog, I noticed that, with the exception of Bonnie Bennett from The Vampire Diaries, they’re all a bunch of white girls.  I feel like Shirley from Community … Continue reading

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Blog PostsThe Republican War on Women: Every Sperm is Sacred

This weekly linkspam is brought to you by the letter “R,” which stands for both “Republican” and “reproductive rights.”  That is the very definition of “irony,” no? As moveon.org has pointed out, the Republican lawmakers in Congress are waging a … Continue reading

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ReviewsCommunity 2×16 – “Intermediate Documentary Filmmaking”

In this week’s episode of Community, Pierce continues to be a jerk of massive proportions, Jeff unleashes his rage after years of father issues, and Donald Glover continues to be one of the best comedians on television. Summary: Pierce is … Continue reading

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Novels, Fiction & SillinessJustin Bieber and the PR Fail

I have not yet watched “Comeback,” the newest episode of Glee, for two reasons.  First, I was told that Kurt did not appear at all in the episode. When it comes to Glee, No Kurt = No Interest.  But I … Continue reading

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Blog PostsFemale Character of the Week: Rachel Berry

I often use my Female Character of the Week posts to praise characters that are well-written (and well-acted, in the case of movie and TV characters).  This post is less of a praise, and more of a plea.  On behalf … Continue reading

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