Tag Archives: television
The President in a Sweatband
I have mentioned my Friends renaissance, but I am simultaneously going through a re-blossoming (I couldn’t think of another word for renaissance) of my West Wing devotion. New people in my life know that this is a devotion I try … Continue reading
Filed under Body Image, Hollywood, Media, Politics
Mixed Groups Sitting and Talking
The horrifying fact that Friends is old enough for Nick @ Night does have the upside of inspiring a Friends renaissance in my apartment, compelling us to eagerly tune in every night at 10pm. Good for my laugh lines, bad … Continue reading
Duet
I admit it, I’m hooked on The Voice. The show is basically American Idol + super hottie Adam Levine, Christina Aguilera’s boobs, Cee-Lo’s sunglasses, and Blake Shelton’s drawl. No complaints. The show already feels interminable, after 6 episodes of the … Continue reading
Alicia, Hillary, and Amy
Anyone watch this week’s The Good Wife? I love a good second wave vs. third wave battle on network TV! Remember when Tina Fey hired the young “bimbo” comedian with the pigtails and the lollipop on 30 Rock? These intergenerational conversations … Continue reading
Sunday Scraps 50
1. LAW: The New Yorker has a fascinating piece on the true story behind the Lawrence vs. Texas case. Who was Lawrence, and who was the other guy, and what was actually going on? Hint: It’s not what you think. … Continue reading
Filed under Gender, Hollywood, Media, Politics, Really Good Writing by Other People
Sunday Scraps 49
1. BOOKS: Apparently, the Manhattan mom circuit is obsessed with a raunchy S&M themed series called Fifty Shades. I think they just need to get out more. 2. BIZ: This Harvard Business Review piece has a silly title, but it’s … Continue reading
Sunday Scraps 45
1. TIM: Interview with Tim Gunn in Mother Jones about his childhood, his It Gets Better spot, and consistently being the best thing about Project Runway. 2. PEGGY: Watch Peggy Orenstein (author of Cinderella Ate My Daughter) on Anderson Cooper’s … Continue reading
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Meryl + Ellen + Deborah
Does it get any better than this? When Meryl tarted talking about the first woman to take a bullet for the United States, I had a sudden and overpowering urge to raise my hand and shout “Call on me! Call … Continue reading
Sunday Scraps 44
1. POLITICS: Presidential candidacies meet the logic of online dating at USA Today. Choose your issues, rank their importance, see who your dream date to the White House is. 2. TWEEN: Who doesn’t love a precocious kid spouting eloquent, passionate, … Continue reading
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