Category Archives: Female thinking

Looks like Connor’s gonna need someone who cares, like a big sister, or a…Mrs Robinson, if that’s what he’s into

Posted on Thursday 7 May 2009 by Hazel

Angel – “Ground State” (Mere Smith) I thought after viewing this that I had quite enjoyed it as a whole but when I put together a list of pluses and minuses I realised that what I had enjoyed was Gwen: … Continue reading →

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“Wicked Way”

Posted on Tuesday 28 April 2009 by Hazel

I was just writing another blog post while listening to a free CD that came with Word magazine and the sweet vocals of Ben Taylor (son of Carly Simon and James Taylor (and you can tell)) came to my attention … Continue reading →

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God didn’t make me see again so that I could just watch*

Posted on Sunday 15 March 2009 by Hazel

Dollhouse – “True Believer” (Tim Minear) This was my favourite episode so far although it was full of flaws. I may have relaxed a bit and accepted it for what it is. The lack of a sexual element in relation … Continue reading →

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Tory Foster

Posted on Monday 23 February 2009 by Hazel

Regarding Battlestar Galactica, what adequate explanation can there be that Tory Foster, one of the five final cylons, is the only one not to have an interesting storyline in season four? Scratch that – not to have a storyline at … Continue reading →

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It’s going to be all right, son

Posted on Friday 2 January 2009 by Hazel

I love Christopher Nolan’s Memento and The Prestige was interesting but felt like two films stuck together. It took me two viewings to appreciate Batman Begins – the first time I fell asleep – but second time I thought it … Continue reading →

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You want to bounce me off the walls? Will that make you feel better?

Posted on Monday 20 October 2008 by Hazel

Mad Men – “Red in the Face” This was a very talky episode by the standards of a very talky series. Don’s revenge on Roger wasn’t particularly plausible because there is always more than than one lift available in skyscrapers … Continue reading →

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What is Google’s problem with women?

Posted on Monday 13 October 2008 by Hazel

After a dismal experience reading a literary novel (The Blue Flower by Penelope Fitzgerald) it was a real pleasure to turn to Affinity by Sarah Waters. (Actually, pleasure is not quite the right word…). I came across the reference to … Continue reading →

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“Girls Grow up Faster Than Boys”

Posted on Friday 3 October 2008 by Hazel

Girls grow up faster than boys do Girls grow up faster than boys Girls grow up faster than boys do So, baby, I’m old enough for you Once you used to date my big sister Now, baby, she’s too old … Continue reading →

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“I can see Russia from my house!”

Posted on Sunday 14 September 2008 by Hazel

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler as Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton on SNL.

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Random quote #1

Posted on Sunday 31 August 2008 by Hazel

“I am just a lady with a simple lady mind.” Sarah Haskins in Target Women:Birth Control

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