Nearly every woman I know has read Gillian Flynn’s novel Gone Girl, and most have loved at least part of it. When the book came out, it was a hot topic among many of my pals to discuss who should be cast in the film (because a movie seemed inevitable, it’s an incredibly cinematic book). […]
“Important” Movies That We’ve Never Seen (And Probably Never Will)
While I miss certain things about my 20s (my ass from back then, my ignorance of what horrors the future held, how there was no Facebook), I’m generally far happier and healthier, and definitely more secure these days. One of the biggest things that has changed since I grew up (if what you can call […]
Sharks And The Horrible Way My Dumb Brain Works
I want it to be clear: I do not find it at all humorous that a 63-year-old woman was, most likely, killed by a shark while swimming in New South Wales. That is awful. My heart goes out to Christine Armstrong’s family and friends. But what I can’t stop thinking about is the headline CNN, […]
Oh Sweet Jesus, Let’s Discuss The Oscars
Like you, I have so many things to say about last night’s Oscar Telecast, I hardly know where to begin. If my thoughts seem out of order, I apologize. At least I’ll have my shit more together than John Travolta. Let’s begin with the red carpet: I hate to give it to them, but E!’s […]
Our 5 Favorite Oscar Acceptance Speeches (Other Than Yours)
If you claim to have never practiced your Oscar speech in your reflection in the microwave, you’re a goddamn liar…or someone who I would like to never, ever know. Awards season in the Spotswood house meant that my mother and I would camp out in the upstairs “TV Room” and either approve or disapprove of […]
The Rock’s Writing A Second Memoir, You Haven’t Even Started Your First
What did you do last weekend? I went to Trader Joe’s, read the most recent Bridget Jones book (do not get me started), and caught up on Opposite Worlds (post on how wonderful this show is tk). Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson worked on his second — yes, SECOND — memoir. Pro-Wrestler turned action star Johnson […]