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Backlot Bitch: Problems with "The Paperboy"
At long last, the movie that brings us Nicole Kidman taking a piss on Zac Efron is available for your viewing pleasure (in NY and LA, with select cities this Friday). But this is not just the movie of... Read more »
Reconsider Columbus Day: Resource Roundup and Open Thread
If all you know for sure about Columbus Day is that some guy did something in 1492, consider spending part of your “holiday” today learning more. Then <a href=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il5hwpdJMcg”target=”_blank”>reconsider Columbus Day altogether, because it’s a truly shameful... Read more »
Project Runway Season 10: Avant-Garded
It was an avant-garde “electric fantasie” on last night’s Project Runway, and if you don’t know what that means don’t worry—the designers had no clue either.
This is not our beautiful house.
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BitchTapes: Autumn
October is here again and the weather here in Portland is starting to shift. Yep—it’s fall, a time of transition. For some, it means headin’ back to class, and for others... Read more »
On Our Radar: Banned Books, Sex Talk, and Being a Bad Feminist
Another Friday, another links roundup! Here’s what we’ve been reading this week:
It’s Banned Book Week! Read a banned book to celebrate. If you need suggestions, check out Anna Clark’s piece... Read more »
Unraveling the Ribbon: Breast Cancer Awareness Month isn't just about pink.
It’s breast cancer awareness month again: Rite-Aid is selling pink TicTacs, rosé is on sale at Whole Foods, and Sephora is hawking a “Breast Cancer Awareness Makeup Palette.”
If you’re suffering from... Read more »
Men Who Rock! Funny Because it's Sexist (and True).
In this week’s edition of The Stranger, Emily Nokes and Bree McKenna hilariously turn sexist music journalism on its head with their local bands feature “Men Who Rock!”
Guys who... Read more »
Everything You Wanted to Know About the Backlot Bitch*
Salutations from the East Coast! My name is Monica and I’ll be your resident “Backlot Bitch” for the next few months. Or more, if you like me. If you really, really like me.
Why “Backlot Bitch”? Well, it’s... Read more »
That Christina Aguilera "Fat Girl" Quote Was Fake. What Happened?
If there’s one thing the Internet loves, it’s cat videos. If there’s a second thing the Internet loves though, it’s when someone is mad as hell and isn... Read more »
WTF Files: Katie Roiphe's "Mockery Feminists" are Sarcastic, Drunk, One-Dimensional, and White
There is a special face-shaped dent in many a feminist’s desk thanks to the writings of Katie Roiphe. She’s at it again today (“it” being a short-sighted, wrongheaded take on modern feminism) with her latest article, “... Read more »














