Harlots is a new drama on Hulu following the misadventures and rivalries of two competing brothels in mid-18th century London. Created by Moira Buffini and Allison Newman, and loosely based on research by Hallie Rubenhold, Harlots isn’t only notable for being about harlots—all the writers and directors are women also, which allows for a truly… Continue reading The History Behind Harlots
Category: Television
Support Hos: Westworld (2016)
by Clara and Caty [Content warning: some discussion of rape. Also, spoiler warning.] Clara: Westworld is a science fiction western thriller created and produced by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy. JJ Abrams is also a producer, so think Jurassic Park meets Firefly with a dash of Lost. As with its predecessors—Blade Runner. Battlestar Galactica, etc—Westworld… Continue reading Support Hos: Westworld (2016)
Huh, That Sounds Familiar—Law & Order: SVU
This is an adapted version of a piece that originally appeared on Suzy Favor Hamilton’s website. A couple of weeks ago, a Twitter follower gave me a heads up about an upcoming episode of Law & Order: SVU that appeared to mirror my story, at least the Vegas part. The preview I watched reinforced what was… Continue reading Huh, That Sounds Familiar—Law & Order: SVU
The Girlfriend Experience (2016)
I didn’t quite know what to expect from Starz’ new escorting drama,The Girlfriend Experience. After seeing the network’s Flesh and Bone (the story of a ballet dancer moonlighting as a stripper and being terrible at it), I had no doubt it would be very dramatic, rather too serious, and visually appealing. After all, as far… Continue reading The Girlfriend Experience (2016)
Flesh And Bone (2015)
Flesh and Bone is on Starz, and predictably over the top, and you know it will be from the moment the credits start. A tiny ballerina dances amidst red dust that’s maybe blood, maybe drugs, who even knows, accompanied by a cover of that Animotion song “Obsession.” Flesh and Bone is a dance story, and… Continue reading Flesh And Bone (2015)