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A Musical Tribute to Gunsmoke
Read moreGunsmoke was on CBS from 1955 to 1975. There were a whopping 635 episodes of the show. It was a western drama set in 1800’s Dodge City, Kansas. James Arness played Marshall Matt Dillon. Amanda Blake was Miss Kitty, the owner of the Long Branch Saloon. Other important characters were Milburn Stone as Doc, Ken… Read more A Musical Tribute to Gunsmoke
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Muppets Most Wanted Official Trailer
Read moreI love the Muppets. They have charm, humor and moves like Mick Jagger. Here’s the trailer for the next Muppets movie, Muppets Most Wanted. Humans included in the film are Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell, and Tina Fey. I’m ready to get my Muppet on and go see this one! Images ©Disney Studio
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The Zombie Apocalypse Makes Metaphoric Sense
Read moreAs a metaphor, the zombie apocalypse makes a lot of sense. I can say “Global warming is the zombie apocalypse,” and you get my metaphor. Pick your disaster – climate change, the rise of the 1%, nuclear war, genocide – whatever. Compare it to the zombie apocalypse and people understand that you are saying that… Read more The Zombie Apocalypse Makes Metaphoric Sense
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The L Word Opening Credits (Season Two)
Read moreThe regular cast for season 2, in each episode: Jennifer Beals: Bette Porter Leisha Hailey: Alice Pieszecki Laurel Holloman: Tina Kennard Mia Kirshner: Jenny Schecter Katherine Moennig: Shane McCutcheon Pam Grier: Kit Porter Rachel Shelley: Helena Peabody Erin Daniels: Dana Fairbanks Eric Mabius: Tim Haspeth Sarah Shahi: Carmen de la Pica Morales Take a good… Read more The L Word Opening Credits (Season Two)
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The L Word vs. The Fosters: In the Hospital
Read more2006. Seven years ago. That’s when season 3 of The L Word was filmed. Season 3 is when Dana (Erin Daniels) dies of breast cancer. I cannot find a video with the particular scenes I want from The L Word in it, so I’ll try to paint the scene with words. When Dana was admitted… Read more The L Word vs. The Fosters: In the Hospital
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The New Doctor Who
Read moreReaction began immediately on Twitter to the announcement that Peter Capaldi would be the 12th Doctor Who. It was the top trending topic. I was hoping it would be a woman – I heard Helen Mirren said she would do it – but the choice they made seems to be a solid one. I do… Read more The New Doctor Who
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Lorraine Toussaint and Annie Potts Together Again on The Fosters
Read moreFrom 1998 to 2002 a series called Any Day Now captured my devoted attention. It starred Annie Potts as Mary Elizabeth (M.E.) Sims and Lorraine Toussaint as Rene Jackson. The two grew up together in Birmingham, Alabama in the 1960’s. Despite their difference in race and the upheavals and violence of the civil rights movement… Read more Lorraine Toussaint and Annie Potts Together Again on The Fosters
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Must Watch Show: Switched at Birth Renewed for a 3rd Season
Read moreSwitched at Birth on ABC Family is a terrific series. The announcement came this week that it’s renewed for a 3rd season. I originally watched because I’m a Marlee Matlin fan and like shows that feature sign language, but I quickly got caught up in the story and interested in the characters.
Reviews of movies and TV focused on women
