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Why I’ve Fallen in Love with “New Girl”
[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...
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Women Doctors: Professionally Competent, Messy Personal Lives
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...
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“Oh No, My Period! Let’s Nuke England!”
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...
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What’s On Your Thanksgiving Watchlist?
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...
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“Modern Family’s” Phil Dunphy: Elevating the Man-Child
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...
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“Pregnancy Brain” in Sitcoms
[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...
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‘Once Upon a Time,’ Women Were Friends
[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,...
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What’s On Your Winter Holiday Watchlist?
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...
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This is a Conversation I Had On Facebook The Other Day.
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...
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To Everyone Who Had a Problem With the Most Recent Episode of “Girls”
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...
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