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A few years back, I had a blood clot and had to stop birth control, as well as take a six-month course of blood thinners. During my first period after the clot, I was at work, and my cup (which can usually last 6-10 hours without needing to be changed) was overflowing within an hour… Read More

Antonio Banderas in Philadelphia. I mean, realistically, everyone in Philadelphia was absolutely phenomenal, but Antonio Banderas didn't even speak English at the time and learned. His. Lines. Phonetically. And still managed to be more convincing as the devoted partner of someone… Read More

"But the face on the pillow, rosy in the firelight, is certainly that of Clarice Starling, and she sleeps deeply, sweetly, in the silence of the lambs." The movie implies what the "silence of the lambs" means, but the book is far more straightforward about it. I cannot tell you how… Read More

"The Ski Lodge" from Frasier. It's the height of Frasier-style "comedy of errors" plots, plus Frasier's reaction to not being pursued by anyone is relatable AF.

Philadelphia. If I see that Philadelphia is on, and I choose to watch it, I know that I'm going to be a wreck for the rest of the day. Sometimes I need that- it's cathartic. If you don't feel something when Antonio Banderas's puppy eyes are gazing at his dying husband, you're probably… Read More

I absolutely hate the portrayal of Prom in teen movies and I think it's caused a lot of real teenagers a lot of stress and pain. The concept that it should be the "greatest night of your life" when magical, amazing things happen and you look like a princess is completely out of touch… Read More

The Last of the Mohicans. I know it's supposed to be a classic, but it read as half soap opera, half farce, all boring AF.