As bodies continue to be uncovered in Long Island, LI sex workers arm themselves for work. Meanwhile, local police keep “cracking down” on prostitutes, claiming that their press for arrests was in place before the serial killer gained national attention. Audacia Ray offers a concise critique of the so called “superheroes” of New York who… Continue reading The Week In Links: April 29
Tina Fey Hates Sex Workers: Part Two of Infinity
Oh Tina Fey, you sex worker-obsessed mess. I love 30 Rock with all the passion of a fake orgasm, but sometimes it’s more in spite of you than because of you. Let’s start with last week’s episode, shall we? Once again, Tracy Jordan (played by comedian Tracy Morgan) finds himself in a strip club with… Continue reading Tina Fey Hates Sex Workers: Part Two of Infinity
Behind Lame Film Reviews
Leslie Zemeckis (wife of director Robert) released a documentary about a year ago called Behind the Burly Q: The Story of Burlesque. I haven’t seen it yet, but maybe I will some day. Burlesque seems cool from what I know; I’ve only seen a little bit of it, but am interested in watching talented dancers,… Continue reading Behind Lame Film Reviews
DuBarry Was a Lady (1943)
Du Barry Was A Lady (1943) This film! Gene Kelly, Red Skelton, and Lucille Ball (who is a most epic redhead in color, I have to say) star in this musical where a hat check boy busts his head and dreams he is Louis XV, and Lucy is his Madame Du Barry. Sex work is,… Continue reading DuBarry Was a Lady (1943)
Working Mother Arrested in Sting Operation
I woke up one morning last week to this story: During a sting operation in West Oakland, a 25-year-old woman was arrested when she agreed to have sex with an undercover officer in exchange for money. After being arrested, she told the police that her two twins (some reports state their age as one year,… Continue reading Working Mother Arrested in Sting Operation