Prank or PR Genius: Kristen Schaal
I know Kristen Schaal from her stalker role in Flight of the Conchords. She is also the voice of the character, Mabel, in my sons’ favorite show Gravity Falls. So, I figured I’d be in for some interesting, albeit awkward, comedy in her special on Comedy Central.
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New Show Recap: The New Normal, Ep. 21 and 22, “Finding Name-O” and “The Big Day”
Double episode tonight! Everything’s going to be wrapped up! Probably. So, Bryan and David are working on planning their wedding, one which I’m sure is strictly ceremonial since it’s still not legal for gay couples in California to marry. Unfortunately, Bryan and David have very different tastes. Literally, as right now they’re arguing about cake. Bryan wants the blood orange …
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Retro Recap: Buffy the Vampire Slayer S4.E8 — “Pangs”
“And the thing is, I like my evil like I like my men. Evil. You know, ‘straight up, black hat, tied to the train tracks, soon my electro-ray will destroy Metropolis’ bad. Not all mixed up with guilt and the destruction of an indigenous culture.”
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, But That Isn’t Enough
[TRIGGER WARNING for discussion of sexual violence.] As you may have noticed, April is Sexual Assault Awareness month, and like with a lot of other awareness months, the focus is a little too narrow. Awareness isn’t enough when it comes to sexual assault. In order for things to change, we have to give equal attention (or even more) to prevention.
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News Appetizers: Now with More Reasons to Leave Work Early
Greetings, Persephoneers! It’s Friday, and perhaps you’re looking for a reason to duck out early. Maybe you have a hot date. Maybe that date is with Netflix and ice cream because you cannot EVEN with this day. News Appetizers don’t judge.
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Classic Woman-centic Movie Review: A Farewell to Arms (1932)
Happy weekend, all! This week’s pick is a film based on Hemingway’s classic novel of love during war, A Farewell to Arms. This version, made in 1932, stars Gary Cooper, Helen Hayes, and Adolphe Menjou and was directed by Frank Borzage.
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Lunchtime Poll 4/5/13: Comment Games! Make a Connection.
It’s time for Friday comment games! That periodic to the point of being random distraction we like to throw at you before the weekend.
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Thursday Dance Party Open Thread for 4/4/13
Greetings Persephoneers! It’s Thursday night, so that means it’s time to get your groove on!
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P-Mag Nostalgia Project: 1990 with Hillary
Welcome to the ’90s! My fashion and musical preferences are still stuck in the ’90s, so I’m excited that I get to ring in the decade. Bring on the plaid flannels and alternative rockers!
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How To Look Like You Didn’t Cry Yourself To Sleep
The last month for me has been, to put it succinctly, overwhelming. I have started a new job, away from everyone I know, it’s at a casket factory for the love of Pete (whoever he is) and I live on the second floor of an apartment. I spend most of my days just trying to get all the groceries upstairs …
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Recipe Review: Honey Orange Glazed Florida Grouper with Sauteed Asparagus
Full disclosure: I’m actually a terrible cook, despite having come from a long line of great cooks of both genders. So this recipe was made with my mother as I decided to take advantage of being home for a while to try to improve my cooking skills.
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The Safety of Being a Christian in America, Part Two: Christian Privilege
Recently I addressed the growing myth that American Christians are persecuted for their beliefs. I’d like to take this a step further by demonstrating that not only are Christians not persecuted, but they are among the most privileged groups in the country.
Read MoreWhere Are the Women on Late Night Television?
It’s official: after some speculation, NBC has announced that The Tonight Show’s torch is being passed from Jay Leno to Jimmy Fallon, this time for real (sorry, Conan!).
Read MoreNew Show Recap: Doctor Who, “The Bells of St. Johns”
It’s a fresh new day in the Whoverse, with a spritely new(-ish) companion for our Raggedy Doctor. Let’s get to know her after the cut.
Read MoreReviewing American Idiot: Pass the Ibuprofen
This week, the Mr. and I had a rare date night. We went to dinner and a show, just like real grown-ups do. Granted, it was a Tuesday night, but hey, we’ll take what we can get. We took in the Tony-award winning musical, American Idiot, at Clowes Hall on the campus of Butler University (sidenote: Selena and I saw …
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