ginger beer does not seem to have much of a shelf life

[vanitashaze]

Re: The Unicorn and the Wasp...

According to redscarlach, this is the first episode they filmed with Catherine Tate, and it really shows - not just the snappy dialogue typical to Doctor Who, but a lot of good physical comedy. I quite liked it, really, and LOL'd at the ginger beer commentI did have one bone of contention, though: the death of Roger, which

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Representation and privilege, part 1

[ticketsonmyself]

I'd been thinking about that for a while, with respect to all the TV shows I've watched at least semi-regularly. I'm sure things are different for The L Word, Queer as Folk, or other dramas that focus on queer characters, but in my viewing experience the answer is no for weekly television dramas. (In one episode of Arrested Development, two police officers reveal to the main character that they're in a homosexual relationship. Camp acting and gay jokes abound, as per usual on AD. They walk off with their newborn baby and survive the credits, but then again, it's a comedy.) In the comedy-drama Wonderfalls, Sharon and Beth have a tumultuous on-and-off relationship, but Sharon's a main character. I can't recall whether their relationship is referenced after episode 9 (of 13 total episodes).

On DW, there's one lesbian couple in "Gridlock" who I think survive the credits. As for Torchwood: all the female same-sex encounters/relationships we've seen thus far fit the Evil/Dead Lesbian cliché pretty well. (I'm not counting Suzie kissing Gwen

Re: Representation, oppression, intersectionality part 1

[ticketsonmyself]

Sadface! But Rose will be back for sure.

I laughed when I saw "love-struck minions." Oh, too true. I enjoy the image of Whack-A-Mole with Ten. Like a gopher in a video game!

Re: Representation, oppression, intersectionality part 1

[vanitashaze]

Oh, Rose. I liked her enough, but what I'm really holding out for is the Jack-Donna interaction.

In his case it'd be more of a Whack-A-Weasel, though.

Re: Representation, oppression, intersectionality part 1

[ticketsonmyself]

I would love Donna and Jack interaction, too!

And ha, yes.