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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
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Season 2 Casting News for Orange is the New Black – Updated
Read moreThe latest from Netflix about season 2 of Orange is the New Black is that Lorraine Toussaint was added to the cast as a prisoner named Vee. Lorraine Toussaint was a regular on Body of Proof, Friday Night Lights and Saving Grace, but I love her most of all from Any Day Now. Any Day […]
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The L Word Opening Credits (Season One)
Read moreEveryone fast forwarded through the credits of The L Word because they didn’t like the theme song. Big mistake. You can learn everything you need to know about all 6 seasons, all 70 episodes, just by watching the opening credits. I’ve had it in my head for years that it would be fun to do […]
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Do You Like The Walking Dead?
Read moreI got a note from someone the other day talking about some of their favorite shows. Many were shows I like. The Walking Dead was on her list, but I’ve never watched it. Look how popular it is as a graphic novel. iCharts I love a good scifi show. I haven’t avoided this one because […]
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Strong Women: Gale Ann Hurd
Read moreI’d never heard the name Gale Ann Hurd before last weekend when I attended the BlogHer13 Conference in Chicago. Gale Ann Hurd was a keynote speaker at the event and I’m a believer in Gale Ann Hurd now. She’s currently producing The Walking Dead on AMC. Danai Gurira, who plays Michonne on The Walking Dead, […]
Reviews of movies and TV focused on women
