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Author Archives: Theresa Basile
Jane Austen Reader’s Block: The Problem with Fanny Price
I planned to make January 2011 my month for rereading all of Jane Austen’s novels, but it’s February and I’m only halfway through. Oops. I can keep reading, of course, but while “Janeuary” has a certain punny ring to it, … Continue reading
Female Character of the Week: Britta Perry
All the female characters I’ve honored so far have endeared themselves to me the first moment I met them. The one I’m honoring today was an acquired taste, and deserves some kind of Most Improved Award. Since I’m still high … Continue reading
Easy A: A Fauxminist Film
It appears that star power is on the rise for the funny, luminous Emma Stone. She first caught my attention as the snarky cool girl who was way too good for Jonah Hill’s character in Superbad (and not because she … Continue reading
1/30/11 – Links I Like
It’s time for another Sunday blog roll. Here are links that I like this week: Iconography: Covering Up Race – at Bitch magazine. A look into a disturbing trend in YA publishing. Books that have people of color as their … Continue reading
Community 2×13 – “Celebrity Pharmacology”
On this week’s episode of Community, Annie put on an anti-drug play, but compromised her artistic integrity when Pierce wanted to be center of the show, because he gave her money for rent when she was hurting for cash. Chang … Continue reading
Female Characters of the Week: The Girls of The Vampire Diaries
My favorite television drama, The Vampire Diaries, returns tomorrow to the CW. This little show that could is much, much better than any soapy teen vampire show has any right to be. Its characters are much more dynamic and complex … Continue reading
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No Means No, Mr. Collins
One of my favorite things about the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice is the sycophantic, slimy, sweaty performance of David Bamber as Mr. Collins. The 2005 film got a lot of “comedy” and “wacky hijinx” from Mr. Collins being, … Continue reading
1/23/11 – Links I Like
It’s Sunday and time for another quick list of links I’ve enjoyed from this past week. The Male Beauty Contest Judged by Women – from BBC News. A really interesting article about the Wodaabe men in the Niger who participate … Continue reading
“I hate to spoil the ending for you, but Pride ends up with Prejudice.”
Is there any literary comfort food better than Pride and Prejudice? No, there is not. Every time I read it (about once a year), I have to force myself not to swallow the whole thing in one gulp. I try … Continue reading
Community 2×12 – “Asian Population Studies”
Every few years, I’m required by law to fall in love with a television show that is routinely snubbed by either critics or viewers. Back in my high school years, this show was Freaks and Geeks. In my college years, … Continue reading