Category Archives: Television

Daenerys: Feminist Outlaw in the Game of Thrones

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

Originally betrothed to her brother, then traded in marriage to a Dothraki warrior by said betrothed brother, Daenerys Targaryen started off in a bad place for someone born to the only family that allows women to truly rule the Seven … Continue reading →

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A Ben Favorite: Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

One of the things I owe total credit to Ben for is that he finally got me to watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Yes, I was late to the party. I should have watched it sooner, but I am glad … Continue reading →

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Friday Video Day: the Youth Edition

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

Kids these days. I suggest you start your weekend with these two videos. The Reel Grrls work to empower young women by way of media production. Really, what’s not to love? Their video makes me hopeful for our future. The remix video … Continue reading →

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Feminist History, The Comedy Edition: I Love Lucy

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

Some may argue with the title. Some might say that, while funny, I Love Lucy, and its star Lucille Ball, is not truly feminist. Lucy Ricardo was constantly thwarted in all her attempts to break out of the domesticated role … Continue reading →

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Funny Ladies

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

As someone who has recently seen Bridesmaids, and thoroughly enjoyed it, and as someone who is a self-described feminist, I am happy for its success. Not only is it funny and well-made, it’s funny with a cast of women in … Continue reading →

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Glee!

Posted on October 5, 2009 by

I love this show. It’s like High School Musical: the Ohio version. Any show that does a musical number to “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey in its pilot episode has got me like plaid on flannel.  It’s cheeky, it’s silly, … Continue reading →

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Tweeting TV

Posted on September 29, 2009 by

Have we gotten to such an extreme point of uberlaziness that now we want our TV to multitask for us? Is it just Fox or do we really want our TV to tweet while airing our favorite shows? Thus far … Continue reading →

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The Social Cost of a Sex Scandal

Posted on March 31, 2009 by

I saw Eliot Spitzer on Fareed Zakaria’s Show, GPS, last week, discussing topics like the economic disaster, Wall Street greed and how to deal with corruption. Toward the end Zakaria asked the obligatory question: what about your sex scandal and … Continue reading →

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BSG, you will be missed

Posted on March 30, 2009 by

Battlestar Gallactica gave us death by airlock, co-ed locker rooms and the word frak. It showed us how we behave – but in space, so it was cooler, and allowed for an emotional distance. We saw women as presidents, kick-ass … Continue reading →

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Review: Recount

Posted on January 1, 2009 by

In the opening sequence the viewer sees elderly people voting, staring at and studying the now infamous butterfly ballot.  The camera focuses on a woman’s face, very clearly and emotionally expressing how confusing that situation was. She punches a hole, … Continue reading →

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