I frequently and emphatically recommend Veronica Mars to anyone who happens to mention they haven’t had the chance to see it. It’s one of those …
Maximized Narrative Potential
2012
Speaking to my 11 year old heart
April 14th, 1912. Possibly the only historical date I can confidently recite. The 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic has brought the 1997 …
Boys who are bad for our girls
It occurred to me watching Buffy, and in particular some DVD special feature, as Joss Whedon describes Buffy’s relationship with Spike in season 6—some people …
Babies in America
Teen pregnancy is by far the most warned about consequence of sexual activity on teen drama television. Here’s the latest thought that has been rolling …
How American TV Might Harm Canadian Youth
I have never been particularly worried about cultural dominance by American media. Canadians share so much with our Southern neighbours, it’s never felt like a …
Huge Gaps in Teenage Sexuality
Coming across this post on Jezebel reminded me of one of my favourite moments of teen television that I have discovered relatively recently. The summer …