Monthly Archives: June 2009

People I admire (and who happen to be left-handed) #4

Posted on Wednesday 17 June 2009 by Hazel

Emma Thompson Emma Thompson has been part of my life for over twenty years. In fact, the Thompson family has been part of my life since the day I watched The Magic Roundabout on TV. Not only is she an … Continue reading →

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I think we already know what Lady Hacksaway wants

Posted on Sunday 14 June 2009 by Hazel

“Selfless” (Drew Goddard) This is another excellent episode. It focused on Anya and I think it must be the first one to do so. She had to wait a long time since her first appearance in “The Wish”. I was … Continue reading →

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Wait. You should take her fuzzy slippers. Her feet get cold.

Posted on Thursday 11 June 2009 by Hazel

Angel – “Supersymmetry” (Elizabeth Craft & Sarah Fain) I sort of wish that I hadn’t decided to blog about Angel. I dislike myself when I cannot find nice things to say about characters and actors and writers for episode after … Continue reading →

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Bechdel (again)

Posted on Friday 5 June 2009 by Hazel

I just came across this website devoted to the Bechdel Test (via My Buffyholism is Showing). Why haven’t I seen the Oscar winning film There Will Be Blood? Because a film styled as a “story about family, greed, religion, and … Continue reading →

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Writing women (links)

Posted on Thursday 4 June 2009 by Hazel

I recently read this rather old interview with the estimable Graham Linehan (Father Ted, The IT Crowd, etc) in which he said, I would probably be more comfortable writing just two men. I do find it hard to write for … Continue reading →

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I was a cheerleader, a princess and a warrior

Posted on Thursday 4 June 2009 by Hazel

Angel – “Slouching Towards Bethlehem” (Jeffrey Bell) Cordelia and Charisma are back. And on form in both cases. I really miss the CCs which is odd since I never missed her from Buffy. This was my favourite episode so far. … Continue reading →

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Mad Men randomness

Posted on Wednesday 3 June 2009 by Hazel

Now that I am as up-to-date with Mad Men as anyone except Matthew Weiner, I can read Basket of Kisses with gay abandon. It really is a super fansite with great interviews. For example, there is this insightful one with … Continue reading →

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What if their problems are all weird and tricky?

Posted on Monday 1 June 2009 by Hazel

Help (Rebecca Rand Kirshner) Season 7 is now 3 for 4 which isn’t bad, I suppose. This strongly reminded me of “Reptile Boy” from way, way back. However, it was better than “Reptile Boy” even if it was relatively predictable … Continue reading →

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