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one big reason why I love ‘House of Cards’ (spoiler: its depiction of women wielding power)

Wed, Jul 12, 2017
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Because it features so many women who are smart, capable, and wield power like men do. But even so, there has not previously been a moment as powerful as this one in S05E07.

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a few thoughts on ‘Big Little Lies’ (and open thread)

Mon, May 15, 2017
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I’m floored by its breakdown of toxic masculinity and toxic femininity… [This post is not behind the paywall.]

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curated: Cognitive Dissonance: A Star Wars Story

Fri, Apr 14, 2017
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If little boys cannot see themselves in the characters in Star Wars: Forces of Destiny, they’ll just die, or something.

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curated: CNN convenes eight men (and one woman) to discuss the Women’s Marches

Mon, Jan 23, 2017
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WTF, CNN?

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Fox’s ‘Exorcist’ series is deeply creepy (Season 1 open thread)

Tue, Jan 10, 2017
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It’s incredibly unnerving in ways that filmed horror often fails to achieve… [This post is not behind the paywall.]

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still loving ‘The Man in the High Castle’ (Season 2 open thread)

Fri, Jan 06, 2017
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Season 2 is even better than the first. [This post is not behind the paywall.]

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still disappointed by Sherlock (“The Six Thatchers” open thread)

Mon, Jan 02, 2017
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Sherlock! Now with more James Bond than Sherlock Holmes. [This post is not behind the paywall.]

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still heartbroken over Doctor Who (“The Return of Doctor Mysterio” open thread)

Tue, Dec 27, 2016
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I continue to be done with Doctor Who… [This post is not behind the paywall.]

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curated: a sneak peek at the 2016 Doctor Who Christmas special

Sat, Nov 19, 2016
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Oh, Doctor Who, I wish I could quit you.

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a few thoughts on House of Cards S4 (and open thread)

Sun, Mar 06, 2016
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I adore this show, but it’s hugely depressing. I would love to call it cynical, but I suspect it’s all too realistic. [This post is not behind the paywall.]

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