I think I've figured out what would make Smash better for me (apart from, like, patience. Seriously, plot lines can develop for more than two episodes. It's okay. And also perhaps letting Debra Messing wear better clothes again - the woman is gorgeous, seriously). I realise this probably wouldn't make the show more popular, but let's focus on what' ( Read more... )

I knew it would happen (and I knew it would happen in November), but I've reached the point where everything's coming up First World War and it's becoming a little troubling. Or rather, it's actually wonderful and really interesting if occasionally enraging (the annual Poppy debate is always a charmer - we have officially reached the part of the ( Read more... )

Uhm, so the last ten minutes of the season finale of Glee? MY HEART. I thought I wasn't invested, but then I almost fell off the couch for happiness.

So that's totally helpful.

(Also, Kurt/Rachel's duet made me teary-eyed. What on earth - I barely like Rachel!)

(Also, also, I can't believe Glee's what's made me the happiest today. Urgh.)

So: yesterday I had a job interview in another city. The job interview itself was interesting - note to self, the word discourse is never relevant and accidentally calling MBAs not-degree is not going to endear you to anyone - but this does mean that I've spent time in train stations. Rather too much time, actually, since I overestimated how much ( Read more... )

Is it bad that I'm really tempted to not do paid work or work on my proposal and instead write terrible RPS? Yes, it is, isn't it? Considering I'm seeing family on the weekend and I've done a grand total of no hours so far this month - though I can't get into the database, so that's not entirely my fault. Just mostly. (Also: they keep telling me to ( Read more... )

So, half-watching the Swedish election (...just what we need, *more* racist parties potentially in power!) and it's striking to me that they're also pulling out the "Best Democracy Ever!" meme. Is this a thing now? Really? Are we going to have a democratic face-off at some point in the next year or two? Sweden vs. England vs. France vs. America vs ( Read more... )

Things I have done lately ( Read more... )

Marie's First Rule of [small] Fandom: Most fic in a fandom will be the pairing you do not want to read ( Read more... )

Let us talk of important things! Or, failing that, let us talk about Law & Order!

More specifically, let's talk about Law & Order, gender and sexuality. I have a theory which I would like to see if stands up, which links to a theory that only exists for my amusement, a random comment, and finally a question.

( 1. Queering the assumption of heteronormativity )

So, Law & Order, the early seasons - specifically season 1? So many issues and yet so ridiculously addictive. Also, what is up with some of the episode titles? By Hooker, By Crook is my favourite (this episode also features surprisingly!shouty!Ben, which thankfully did not carry on post mid-season 1 and also suprise!hilarious!court scene. Oh, ( Read more... )