Category Archives: TV

Some Musings on the Golden Globes

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Cora

The Golden Globes have been awarded and once again prove how completely out of touch I am with what is considered good film and television these days. Because I have no idea what half the nominated films and TV shows … Continue reading →

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Another interview with Cora, some indie publishing links, Channel 4 occupies Alan Moore, more on gender in SFF and Downton Abbey saves traditional publishing

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Cora

First of all, I am interviewed at the Indie Book Lounge today, so head on over and check it out. If you want to read some of my past interviews, they are archived at the Interviews page. I’ve also got … Continue reading →

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Gender Roles and Gender Role Reversal in Fiction and Television

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Cora

YA writer Mette Ivie Harrison discusses gender masquerades and gender role reversal using the TV show The Mentalist as an example. I’ve been watching the show, but I have to confess that I never noticed the gender role reversal between … Continue reading →

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School is out linkdump – and a riff on endings

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Cora

Today was the last day of school before the winter holiday and therefore the last day of school for this year. I watched The Sarah Jane Adventures with my fifth graders, who thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Lots of discussion both about … Continue reading →

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Misfits Series 3, Episode 4

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Cora

So far I’ve enjoyed every episode of Misfits, some more than others. This is really the first episode I didn’t like. In fact, I held off watching it for several days, because the “Next time” trailer at the end of … Continue reading →

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Relationships and gender roles in Twilight, The Hunger Games, Buffy… and Scooby-Doo?

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Cora

I’ve got lots of delicious links today, focusing on gender roles, relationships and the portrayal of young women in various pop culture franchises:

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Misfits Series 3, Episode 3

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Cora

After a decent season premiere and a lovely character piece last week, episode 3 is another character driven story. And this time around, the focus is on Simon and his strange destiny, which formed the background arc of series 2. … Continue reading →

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Linkdump for my Grandpa’s Birthday

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Cora

Today is my grandpa’s birthday. He would have been 102. I still remember his birthday almost thirty years after he died, because when we went to visit my grandpa for his birthday, my cousins and I always got a chocolate … Continue reading →

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Cora is feeling contrarian

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Cora

It’s manifesto time again, for Scott Nicolay has posted his Dogme 2011 for Weird Fiction at Weird Fiction Review. I don’t agree with him, but then I never agree with manifestos. They make me feel contrarian. Besides, I have issues … Continue reading →

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Misfits Series 3, Episode 2

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Cora

After the excursion to Las Vegas in the season 3 prequel and last week’s introduction of new character Rudy, Misfits is back in more familiar waters with a lovely character-driven story for episode 2. Even better, this episode focuses on … Continue reading →

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