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Blog PostsTo Everyone Who Had a Problem With the Most Recent Episode of “Girls”

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Theresa Basile

Many people like to have sex. Yes, even the people you don’t find attractive. Sometimes people you don’t find attractive have sex with other people you don’t find attractive. You don’t like to know this. You don’t like having a … Continue reading →

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Blog PostsThis is a Conversation I Had On Facebook The Other Day.

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Theresa Basile

The second season of Girls began last week. I have not watched it yet, though I intend to, because as much as the show annoys me, there’s something about it that also intrigues me (and also I genuinely liked the … Continue reading →

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Blog PostsWhat’s On Your Winter Holiday Watchlist?

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Theresa Basile

The winter holiday season is upon us, and once today’s apocalypse is defeated (thanks, Buffy!), everyone is going to tuck in and start preparing for their winter holiday celebrations. (I say winter holiday because I have been taken hostage in … Continue reading →

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Articles‘Once Upon a Time,’ Women Were Friends

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Theresa Basile

[This post was originally published on Bitch Flicks.] Once Upon a Time, last year’s big ABC hit now in its second season, is like Lost with fairy tale characters. Created by two former Lost writers, Once Upon a Time is … Continue reading →

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Articles“Pregnancy Brain” in Sitcoms

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Theresa Basile

[This was originally published at Bitch Flicks.] Pregnancy brain. Momnesia. Preggo ladies be cray-cray. Call it what you want, but the idea that pregnant women lose their minds while their hormones go whack is a popular stereotype based on questionable … Continue reading →

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Blog Posts“Modern Family’s” Phil Dunphy: Elevating the Man-Child

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Theresa Basile

The man-child is one of my least favorite character tropes. Grown men who can’t be arsed to take control of their lives until a female cipher “character” comes by and redeems him/teaches him how to mature, thus taking the role … Continue reading →

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Blog PostsWhat’s On Your Thanksgiving Watchlist?

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Theresa Basile

Thanksgiving, that gluttonous holiday I love despite its unsavory origins, is tomorrow. My family’s feast will begin probably at around 3 pm. For the first time, I will assist with the cooking, hoping to do enough to ease my father’s … Continue reading →

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Blog Posts“Oh No, My Period! Let’s Nuke England!”

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Theresa Basile

I’m not a huge fan of menstruation humor in sitcoms. Most period jokes are centered on the “bitches be crazy, amiritie?” punchline. This was lampooned in 30 Rock in the classic episode, “TGS Hates Women,” where Jenna played a series … Continue reading →

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Blog PostsWomen Doctors: Professionally Competent, Messy Personal Lives

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Theresa Basile

You know what I’d like to see more of on television? Stories about women who are successful in their professional lives, but whose personal lives are a complete mess. I especially want to see more of these stories about female … Continue reading →

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ArticlesWhy I’ve Fallen in Love with “New Girl”

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Theresa Basile

[This was originally posted on Bitch Flicks.] I’m not sure what’s happened, but I have fallen head over heels in love with FOX’s New Girl. I devoured the first season within a week and immediately caught up on the first … Continue reading →

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