Ah, so you're saying that " Footloose has a history beyond the remake within its own story world"? Does that mean, then, that the teens in the 2011 film know the song and Kevin Bacon's Footloose? I understand that the remake/adaptation ...
"Also note, there is no talk of political parties, nor will there be, according to executive producer Michael Schur. Good government isn’t about one or the other, it’s about working together." That's the same approach HBO's Veep is app ...
Yes, I think this is worth exploring further, Jeremy. Thanks for your comments! I'm not sure if you've read it, but I recently taught the essay “Tarantino’s Incarnational Theology: Reservoir Dogs, Crucifixions, and Spectacular Violence,” which a ...
Thanks, Nicholas, for reading and commenting. And as mentioned to Jeremy above, my apologies for not replying sooner (I've still not figured out the RSS Comments feed for this site, and I keep forgetting to check back!). I understand that "God&q ...
Hi, Rachel. So much food for thought here. Thanks for the post! I'm curious about this statement of yours: "And while Modern Family does a great job showcasing gay dads (and mixed race marriages), it completely ignores Jewish identity." Is ...
Thanks, Charlotte. And thanks for rounding up this week's posts! Sure, I think the writers are playing off Matalin/Carville and also with the name McVeigh. In fact, Fox News approached the writers about this, asking whether they "crossed the lin ...
What an interesting perspective you've offered here, Aviva! Admittedly, it's one I haven't considered (or perhaps didn't want to consider?) as thoroughly as you've done here. I'm interested particularly in your final question ...
I agree with Aviva; I enjoyed reading a post devoted solely to Kalinda's ambiguous characterization. Thanks! At the end, you mention Kalinda's "rich inner life." Could you elaborate on that a bit? I'm assuming, perhaps incorrectly ...
Yes! Screwball women also function as active subjects rather than "objects of desire"; both parties are participants in the struggle. (This is part of what I mean by "gender equality" in my first statement.):) And, yes, Diane definitel ...
Thanks, Pamela. I agree with you on many counts. Although I tried to steer clear of my own opinions in the post, I guess I can share them down here, right? =) I actually have no problem with The Social Network. While it was not my favorite film of 2010, I ...
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Homage vs. Lack of Originality?
Parks and Rec vs. Veep
Christianity, Horror, and Tarantino
"The Very Special Episode"
Modern Family
Matalin/Carville vs. Diane/Kurt
Good Wife / Bad Husband
Kalinda's "Richness"
Screwball Women
Yep, a Boy's Club Indeed
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