The 2019 Emmys just ended with the award for Outstanding Drama Series going to Game of Thrones, reminding me that — before the show’s disappointing final episodes in April — actor/producer Jessica Chastain Instagrammed a video of herself trying to squeeze some pre-finale Game of Thrones spoilers out of her X-Men movie co-star Sophie Turner,…
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The Weeks in Review
In case you missed it, here’s what’s been in on the blog in the past two months. Sunday, April 7: A tribute to the wonderful people of Catstagram. Monday, April 8: High-heel flip flops are back. Tuesday, April 9: If you missed Reconstruction on PBS, catch up on it now, and learn some history that…
Dracarys: We’re All Angry Queens Now
Can you feel it now? The anger? via GIPHY The gif above is from Mad Men and I’ve thought of it almost daily since that well-timed episode aired just over four years ago. The scene pops into my head whenever the most powerful people in the our country display their hatred, greed, and criminality —…
She’s Not a Mad Queen; She’s an Angry Queen.
General Specific: Now is not the time to discuss this, Mad Scientist. Angry Scientist: First of all, I am not mad! I am angry! I am an angry scientist! That is what it is saying on my card of businesses! Sheep in the Big City “To Bleat or Not to Bleat,” Season 1, Episode 2…
Game of Thrones “I’ll Miss Them Most” Spoilers
I seriously have eye strain from tonight’s Game of Thrones episode. How we all watched #GameofThrones tonight. For the screen is dark and full of terrors… pic.twitter.com/uNuwamszXM — LA White (@OrangeMoon_2002) April 29, 2019 But I saw enough to say, “NOOOOOOOOOOO!” when the Mormonts died. I pledged my eternal allegiance to tiny, badass, giant-killing Lyanna…
Spoiler: The Winner of Game of Thrones Is …
The premiere of the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones airs tonight at 9 p.m., but if you can’t stand the suspense, the person who wins the Iron Throne is … via GIPHY Yeah, I really don’t know who winds up sitting on the throne or whether anyone at all does. I do…
The Mother of Dragons Is a Real-Life Badass
Tomorrow night is the premiere of the eighth and last season of Game of Thrones. I remember saying to my designing friend Stacy Lomman, “How will we wait for 2019?!” after the previous season’s finale in August 2017. Then we realized, “That will feel like it’s about one day,” because time flies faster than zombie…
The Week in Review
In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog this week. Monday, August 28: I recently wrote two big, serious posts: One about sexism and one about racism. Wednesday, August 30: On YouTube, I spoke about my love for Debbie Harry while educating folks about designer Stephen Sprouse and the origins of rap…
Blonde Machination: Taylor, Miley, Game of Thrones
I’m glad I managed to publish Thursday’s blog post a couple of hours before Taylor Swift’s new single was released. I stand by my praise of Swift’s matter-of-fact testimony against a sexual harasser who had the nerve to sue her for complaining about his bad behavior. It’s too bad that she didn’t set those statements…
The Week in Review
In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog this week. Monday, July 10: Without Sheila Michaels, we might not have “Ms.” Tuesday, July 11: I still love my purple Versace jacket from 2004. Wednesday, July 12: Basic black isn’t always the answer. Thursday, July 13: Jenny Meirens, the co-founder of Maison Martin…