Category Archives: Film/TV

FILM: GIVE US INTERESTING FEMALE CHARACTERS

Posted on October 3, 2014 by glowerpower

film has a notorious way of representing females through one-dimensional archetypes, determining their role based solely off of one characteristic, rather than allowing them to be what they really are: human. if you’ve seen as little as one film, you’ve likely … Continue reading →

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FILM: FRANCES HA

Posted on November 28, 2013 by glowerpower

some things extra special to me, i hoard deep within my heart, afraid of sharing them with anyone, fearing that their meaning will waver with each new person who discovers them. a certain movie is encased in this fear, only … Continue reading →

Posted in Film/TV | Tagged adam driver, black and white, comedy, coming of age, film, frances ha, greta gerwig, mickey sumner, noah baumbach | Leave a comment

THE THINGS SEAN SENDS ME

Posted on November 3, 2013 by glowerpower

sean is my brother who showers me in groovy web things via facebook inbox. i’ve received so many, i thought it was about time i shared some of the latest gifts he’s passed on to me!

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FILM: TINY FURNITURE

Posted on November 2, 2013 by glowerpower

everyone who has eyes or ears knows who Lena Dunham is. most of us know her as Hannah Horvath from Girls; we’ve all seen her boobs. we’ve all become immune to her annoying voice. we’ve all rooted for her, but also … Continue reading →

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it’s a fling thing

Posted on October 11, 2013 by glowerpower

it’s been a while since i have tended to glowerpower, so i thought i’d end my 6 months of silence by getting reacquainted. i am older, but no wiser. so, what are some things that have been at the top … Continue reading →

Posted in Film/TV, Music, Style, Websites | Tagged bechdel, books, clothing, current, daria, favourites, flings, fun home, hair, life, mo, music, never wanna know, shoes, syd barrett, tv | Leave a comment

FILM: SUBMARINE

Posted on March 4, 2013 by glowerpower

this is one of my top five favourite movies of all time. i thank the troll gods each day that my brother, via a christmas gift a couple years back, introduced me to this scrumptious, uncomfortable, coming of age piece. … Continue reading →

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DR ZAIUS, DR ZAIUS

Posted on February 14, 2013 by glowerpower

http://eyeonspringfield.tumblr.com/ “EYE ON SPRINGFIELD” ROCKS! a couple months ago i came across this amazing simpsons shrine; an abundance of stills from pretty much every single episode of the good seasons (save the last fifteen), are collected in this neat little … Continue reading →

Posted in Film/TV, Websites | Tagged blog, cartoon, comedy, funny, humour, Photos, show, simpsons, springfield, tv | 1 Comment

TV SHOW: STELLA

Posted on February 6, 2013 by glowerpower

for those of you who have never seen “stella”, but are familiar with one or more of the illustrious members (david wain, michael showalter, and michael ian black), i shouldn’t have to convince you why you MUST immediately watch the … Continue reading →

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FILM: ME AND YOU AND EVERYONE WE KNOW

Posted on February 5, 2013 by glowerpower

mirand july rocks, not only because she is multitalented and pretty much self-sufficient (at least in the world of art), but because she puts her audience, in whatever outlet she’s using, at ease with her life affirming themes. if you don’t … Continue reading →

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