Xoxoxoe
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xoxoxo e
http://xoxoxoe.blogspot.com/
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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Barbara Stanwyck: Steel True 1907-1940
Victoria Wilson's new biography, A Life of Barbara Stanwyck: Steel-True 1907-1940 is impressive, if just for its length and heft. Read more
Posted on 28 January 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Mirror, Mirror: the Avengers
After having streaming television for a few months we are still trying to figure out how some things work. Like for instance, why some programs are available... Read more
Posted on 27 January 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Favorite Song Friday: Hey Mister Deejay
Aviicii is a Swedish D.J. who has had a monster global hit with the song "Wake Me Up!" It's interesting that Aviicii (real name Tim Bergling) is getting all of... Read more
Posted on 24 January 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
the Crazy, Creepy, Entertaining World of Sleepy Hollow
Tread no further if you fear spoilers ...Sleepy Hollow quickly became an under-the-radar hit show in its first season. The dynamic duo of Tom Mison as Ichabod... Read more
Posted on 23 January 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Guy Pearce is Jack Irish
Guy Pearce (Memento, L.A. Confidential) plays a down and out private investigator in Acorn Media's Blu-ray release, Jack Irish, Series 1. Read more
Posted on 22 January 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
the Mentalist: the Complete Fifth Season
The Mentalist is one of those shows that has been on for so many years that some may take it for granted. But the series, which debuted in 2008, like its star,... Read more
Posted on 22 January 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Downton (yawn) Abbey — is the Love Affair Over?
I wasn't one of the fans who was infuriated by the death of Matthew Crawley at the end of last season. Was it a surprise? Yes. An unpleasant one? Undoubtedly. Read more
Posted on 21 January 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
He's Back .... Sherlock, Season Three
Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) may call himself a sociopath, but last night's episode of Sherlock, "The Empty Hearse," pretty much disproved that... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Favorite Song Friday: Rihanna Duets
Rihanna joins Shakira on her new song, which was released this week, "Can't Remember To Forget You." It's got an '80s vibe and is fun and catchy. Read more
Posted on 17 January 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
the Tucci Cookbook
I heard that the actor Stanley Tucci had written a cookbook — not a surprise from the star and moving force behind the cinematic delightful ode to Italian... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
Last Love
In Last Love Michael Caine plays American Matthew Morgan, a recently widowed man trying to find some meaning in his life. The retired college professor and his... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Woody and Mia and the Murky Morality of Art Vs. Life
Sunday's Golden Globes tribute to Woody Allen opened up, once again, a firestorm of criticism. Not of Woody the artist, the filmmaker, but Woody the man. Read more
Posted on 14 January 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Favorite Song Friday: Team
Just when her top ten hit "Royals" has reached the over-saturation point, Lorde has released a new single, "Team," which is just as good, maybe even better,... Read more
Posted on 10 January 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Happy (belated) Birthday Nicolas Cage
Nicolas Cage just turned the big 5-0 the other day. What I like most about Cage is that his movies can be found on some of the best and worst movies of all... Read more
Posted on 09 January 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
the Secret Life of Walter Mitty
I love Danny Kaye. The Classic Hollywood star was uber-talented — from his patter-singing to his dancing to his comedy. He was even an attractive male lead in... Read more
Posted on 07 January 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
the Return of Downton
Downton Abbey has become an obsession on both sides of the pond and American fans who have been feeling withdrawal pangs finally relaxed last night when the... Read more
Posted on 06 January 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Favorite Song Friday: Top Songs of 2013
I'm paying a lot more attention to pop music these days, primarily because I have a tween daughter who has an obsession with a certain British boy band, which... Read more
Posted on 03 January 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
The recently released collector's edition of The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts is not just another compilation of the comedy show, but a true treasure. Read more
Posted on 02 January 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
2014
is here. No lie, 2013 was a tough one round here. Some of the things I was dealing with are past, and some are still current. I see this year and the way I... Read more
Posted on 01 January 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Frozen
The kid and I checked out Frozen the other day. It only shares the slightest similarity to the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale The Snow Queen, so fans of... Read more
Posted on 30 December 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION