a bit belated, but… The debut of the new Doctor—episode 8.1: Deep Breath—was great, because… 1. the female Tyrannosaur inadvertently loosed on Victorian London… CAUTION: Spoilers Ahead 2. Badass lesbian kung fu detectives, one of whom is dino sapiens, in Victorian London. Madame Vastra, actually part of the Silurian or homo reptilia race, an early Eocene … Continue reading “Why The Doctor Who Series Opener Was Awesome”
Like described by Abby Jean on the Feminists with Disabilities blog recently, I’m obsessed with public policy. It’s true. I am a policy wonk. I am endlessly interested in it. I read about it, think about it, talk about it and … write about it. (As in, what I’m doing right now.) And I do … Continue reading “Boardwalk Empire, Corruption, And Incentives For Public Servants”
It’s true. Lots of what’s on TV is just unbearable. Here are some shows to avoid at all costs: Chase – NBC, 10/9central Monday night This show is about a Houston task force of U.S. Marshals who chase the most dangerous, most wanted fugitives in Texas. But unlike most crime dramas, where you’re rooting for … Continue reading “What New Fall TV Shows To Avoid (2010)”
Newsflash: Some New Fall TV Series Actually Worth Your Time!! Detroit 187 – ABC, 10/9central Tuesday night This new cop show about a unit of homicide detectives in Detroit is really intelligent and immersive. Unlike most hour-long dramas, it really immerses you in an environment, in characters, with the city (Detroit) as a character in … Continue reading “What New Fall TV Shows To Watch (2010)”