Xoxoxoe
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I am an artist, blogger, and culture critic. I write about movies, books, television, pop culture—old and new—with a feminine/feminist perspective. sometimes I post pictures of the kid, too.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 566 )
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the Illusion of Privacy and the Reality of Theft
All of the recent buzz about the latest phone hacking scandal has got me thinking about the internet and privacy. It seems to be common knowledge that anything... Read more
Posted on 02 September 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Favorite Song Friday: Cool Kids
Continuing the back to school theme, Echosmith has a deceptively laid-back song that both the kid and I like, "Cool Kids." Echosmith is an American band... Read more
Posted on 29 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Throwback Thursday: Back to School
The kid is now in her second week of fifth grade. Here we go again, having to buy school supplies and pack lunches (or pad her school lunch account. Read more
Posted on 28 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Icymi: Our Idiot Brother
Our Idiot Brother is one of those movies that had pretty good reviews and an appealing cast, and I just never got around to seeing when it was out in theaters. Read more
Posted on 27 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
a Few Words About the Emmy Awards
I really just tuned in for Billy Crystal's tribute to Robin Williams. The red carpet was redder than usual, as the bright bold color showed up again and again o... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Vmas: Ladies' Night
MTV is not even close to being the arbiter of what's hot in music or pop culture anymore, but it still puts on a pretty good awards show. Read more
Posted on 25 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Favorite Song Friday: Awesome Mix Vol. 1
The runaway film hit of the summer, Guardians of The Galaxy, didn't just introduce the coolest talking tree ever and make comic book movies cool again, but it... Read more
Posted on 22 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Throwback Thursday: Star Wars, Summer of '77
In the summer of 1977 the biggest movie of the summer was Star Wars. I had been eagerly tracking the progress of the film's opening through various fan... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Guardians of the Galaxy
is the feel-good film of this summer. It is colorful, funny, and not afraid to be silly. The kid and I saw it twice while we were on vacation. Read more
Posted on 20 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
the Love of Trees in Movies — We Are Groot!
Groot was such a terrific character in Guardians of the Galaxy. Even with his many variations on his one line of dialogue, "I am Groot!", he was able to become... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Back to School
Fifth grade ?!? Time sure flies. The kid is super-excited about going back to school, being a fifth grader, a safety patrol, and seeing all her friends. Read more
Posted on 18 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Favorite Song Friday: Fireball
The kid has to go back to school on Monday. Yikes! But both of us are still in vacation mode, and this song by Pitbull seems to capture the fun and rhythm of... Read more
Posted on 17 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Throwback Thursday: Old Barney
I grew up at the Jersey Shore and spent loads of time on Long Beach Island, but I don't think I ever climbed Old Barney, its lighthouse — that is, until last... Read more
Posted on 14 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
R.i.p. Lauren Bacall, 1924-2014
“If you want me just whistle. You know how to whistle don't you? Just put your lips together and blow.” "Stardom isn't a profession, it's an accident. Read more
Posted on 13 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
R.i.p. Robin Williams
Like so many, I first encountered him as Mork, grew to love his crazy, improvisational stand-up routines, and loved his funny and serious turns in movies. Read more
Posted on 12 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
i Love the Ocean
I always have. I don't think I ever want to live too far away from it. I've been told my natural homeopathic remedy is Natrum muriaticum, or sea salt. Read more
Posted on 11 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Favorite Song Friday: Ed Sheeran Tells Another Story
Ed Sheeran definitely likes to tell stories, and his latest song, "Don't" tells it like it is. It's a bit similar in vibe to "Sing," but it's also a lot of fun. Read more
Posted on 08 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Throwback Thursday: What Exit?
This week as we continue to enjoy our Jersey Shore vacation, here's a look back at an earlier trip to the beach. By the way, we took exit 7A on the Turnpike. Pi... Read more
Posted on 07 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Ian Mcshane is the Lovable Rascal Lovejoy (and Might Just Teach You a Thing Or...
When American audiences hear the name Ian McShane the first image that comes to mind is most likely his gritty, brilliant portrayal of Al Swearengen in HBO's... Read more
Posted on 06 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Favorite Song Friday: Heavy Cloud, No Rain
All the summer storming makes me think of this Sting song. Read more
Posted on 01 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION