Monthly Archives: November 2010

NHS FTW!

Posted on 29/11/2010 by Dee CrowSeer

A little belated, but congrats to Jo Brand, Joanna Scanlan and Vicki Pepperdine, who won “Best Television Comedy” at the Writers’ Guild Awards, for Getting On. Hurrah! Apparently the ceremony was last Monday, and I normally do my news-trawl on … Continue reading →

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From Zeroland with Love…

Posted on 28/11/2010 by Dee CrowSeer

Back on a Tamil “pulp fiction” tip, yesterday the East Bay Express published an interview with Rakesh Khanna, who, as the founder of the publishing house Blaft, is largely responsible for bringing these stories to our Western eyes. Bless ‘im. … Continue reading →

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Carrie on Sexin’: Season One

Posted on 27/11/2010 by Dee CrowSeer

Sex and the City was broadcast on HBO from 1998 until 2004, for a total of ninety-four episodes… but I lost interest somewhere between the fifth and sixth season, for reasons I can’t recall. Recently I managed to scrounge together … Continue reading →

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Total Rodriguez

Posted on 26/11/2010 by Dee CrowSeer

UK movie-mag TotalFilm features an interview with M-Rod this month, from which I plucked this choice quote: “I think I like being funny more than kicking ass… People don’t have a clue what I’m capable of.” Dammit, I’ve been saying … Continue reading →

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Lying and Crying: Chapter Thirteen

Posted on 25/11/2010 by Dee CrowSeer

[This post is part of a series, inspired by the book Why Men Lie and Women Cry (2003) by Allan & Barbara Pease. Previous entry: Chapter Twelve] Chapter Thirteen: When a Hunter Hangs Up His Bow The main premise of … Continue reading →

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Lying and Crying: Chapter Twelve

Posted on 24/11/2010 by Dee CrowSeer

[This post is part of a series, inspired by the book Why Men Lie and Women Cry (2003) by Allan & Barbara Pease. Previous entry: Chapter Ten] Chapter Twelve: “Does This Outfit Make Me Look Big?” Ah, finally the “Why … Continue reading →

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Lying and Crying: Chapter Ten

Posted on 23/11/2010 by Dee CrowSeer

[This post is part of a series, inspired by the book Why Men Lie and Women Cry (2003) by Allan & Barbara Pease. Previous entry: Chapter Eight] Chapter Ten: Men’s Sex Appeal Test I don’t think you can actually learn … Continue reading →

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Lying and Crying: Chapter Eight

Posted on 22/11/2010 by Dee CrowSeer

[This post is part of a series, inspired by the book Why Men Lie and Women Cry (2003) by Allan & Barbara Pease. Previous entry: Chapter Seven] Chapter Eight: Women’s Sex Appeal Test I’m not a woman, so… not applicable. … Continue reading →

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Lying and Crying: Chapter Seven

Posted on 21/11/2010 by Dee CrowSeer

[This post is part of a series, inspired by the book Why Men Lie and Women Cry (2003) by Allan & Barbara Pease. Previous entry: Chapter Six] Chapter Seven: Women’s Secret Way With Words 1. Why Do Women Talk So … Continue reading →

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Lying and Crying: Chapter Six

Posted on 20/11/2010 by Dee CrowSeer

[This post is part of a series, inspired by the book Why Men Lie and Women Cry (2003) by Allan & Barbara Pease. Previous entry: Chapter Five] Chapter Six: The Other Woman This chapter is all about mothers-in-law… and frankly, … Continue reading →

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