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The Disposable Woman, by Anna Holmes.
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Who (or what) do you love?
While riding the subway this morning, a preacher got on, told us all about how much Jesus loves us, and invited the whole car to his church on Sunday. He then proceeded to sing “I Pray For You,” taking breaks to list all of the things he loves. And this preacher, he loves a LOT [...]
...read moreWhy Roger Ebert is the best
He is hilarious, and also such a stealth feminist: “No Strings Attached” poses the question: Is it possible to regularly have sex with someone and not run a risk of falling in love? The answer is yes. Now that we have that settled, consider the case of Emma (Natalie Portman) and Adam (Ashton Kutcher), who [...]
...read more16 & Loved
On Dec. 28th at 11:30 EST, the MTV show 16 & Pregnant will feature a slightly different story: Abortion. They’re calling it “No Easy Decision,” and it will feature Markai, who was also on 16 & Pregnant, as she decides to terminate her pregnancy. The show will also have Dr. Drew Pinksy talking to other [...]
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Radical 80s Prom benefitting WAM, this Friday in NYC
This Friday, December 3rd, join WAM!NYC for a radical 80s prom to benefit the fantastic organization Women, Action and the Media. It’s at the Bowery Poetry Club and starts at 10 pm — be there in your best 80s gear, and get ready to get down. I’m one of the costume contest judges and I [...]
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This photoshoot definitely makes the Grilled Cheesus cry.
So noted model-molester and general skeeze-ball Terry Richardson shot the cast of Glee for GQ. Or at least, the young white members of the cast who don’t play gay teens or teens with disabilities. That’s cool. Very edgy. Very cool. Richardson, as usual, was highly original in his concept: Mostly-naked chicks. Or, more specifically, have [...]
...read moreUp Next: A Twilight Degree
I guess this answers the whole “Can feminists read/like Twilight?” question: California State University’s women’s studies program offered a course on Twilight this semester. From their special topics descriptions: Topics in Women’s Studies: Twilight: The Text and the Fandom Examines the Twilight saga and the resulting fandom. Explores Twlight in relation to the social and [...]
...read moreBanksy on the Simpsons
Does anyone watch the Simpsons anymore? Apparently some people do. I don’t. But thanks to The Whole of the Internet, I did see Banksy’s couch gag intro (via Videogum, among others): Apologies to non-U.S. readers — the YouTube clip was pulled, and Hulu is the only source I can find for the video. Description: The [...]
...read moreTuesday True Blood Roundtable: Evil Is Going On
Spoilers below! This week on True Blood, the season ended with less blood, guts, and sex than we’ve come to expect. See how it all came together and what we think of it.
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Tuesday True Blood Roundtable, “I Smell a Rat”
Happy Tuesday, fangbangers. With the penultimate episode of this season now under our belts, Sally and Thomas and I get together to discuss the latest from the hellmouth at Bontemps. Season Three is almost over, but dry your bleeds, kids. You know we love you more when you’re cold and heartless.
...read moreTuesday True Blood Roundtable: I Smell a Rat
Spoilers below! This week on True Blood, everything was just one reveal after the other: we found out what Sookie and Crystal are, we got a slice of Sam’s past, we uncovered (part of?) what’s up with Holly, and we learned about Jesus and Lafayette’s ancestry.
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Tuesday True Blood Roundtable, “Everything is Broken”
Greetings, fangbangers. As per usual, Sally, Thomas, and I weigh in on Sunday’s episode below the cut, where there are spoilers, recriminations, and much discussion of eye candy. And now for the weather. Tiffany? TRIGGER WARNING: This recap includes discussion of rape and violence against women.
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