Author Archives: Theresa Basile

ReviewsViral Video Review: SNL’s “I Just Had Sex” Digital Short

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Theresa Basile

I laughed my butt off at Andy Samberg’s first widely-recognized venture into white-boy ironic rap with “Lazy Sunday.” I chuckled at “Dick in a Box.”  I smiled at “Motherlover.”  Then I forgot to watch Saturday Night Live for a few … Continue reading →

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ReviewsMovie Rental Review: The Kids Are All Right

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Theresa Basile

My roommate received The Kids Are All Right from Netflix last week and I eagerly joined her when she suggested that we watch it together.  That film was #1 on my “Movies I MEANT To See Over the Summer But … Continue reading →

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Blog PostsRevised Standards for a Feminist Comedy

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Theresa Basile

A few days ago, I posted my personal standards for a feminist comedy , and walked away feeling incredibly clever and progressive.  I thought I had all of my bases covered. But I have never claimed to be a perfect … Continue reading →

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Blog PostsHow I Met Your Mother 6×12 – “False Positive”

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Theresa Basile

I’m not a huge fan of romantic comedies on television, but How I Met Your Mother is an exception to this rule. It’s shamelessly, hopelessly romantic without being too saccharine.  It’s often surprisingly adult, yet so gosh-darn cute that I … Continue reading →

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Blog PostsMy Personal Standards for a Feminist Comedy

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Theresa Basile

What is a feminist comedy, anyway?  Is it possible for a TV show, a film, a viral video, to be both feminist and humorous? My initial, derisive response is to say, “Duh. Yes.”  My favorite form of comedy is satire.  … Continue reading →

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Blog PostsA Few Disclaimers

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Theresa Basile

Before I start writing reviews, I want to talk about a few things – namely, what this blog is and what it isn’t. What This Blog Isn’t – An authority or any sort of final word on feminism.  I am … Continue reading →

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Blog PostsTwo Sides of Me

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Theresa Basile

“How many feminists does it take to change a light bulb?” “That’s not funny.” I first came across this joke in an old issue of Reader’s Digest magazine when I was ten years old.  My grandfather had purchased a subscription … Continue reading →

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