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Happy (Belated) Birthday, Elton John!

Elton John celebrated his 75th birthday on Friday. I was without wi-fi from Friday morning until earlier today (for the record, I needed a new modem). I’m assuming Sir Elton won’t be mad at me for being a couple days late. Born Reginald Kenneth Dwight in Pinner, Middlesex (Greater London area), Elton John began playingContinue reading “Happy (Belated) Birthday, Elton John!”

The Complicated Legacy of Talented, Terrible Men

Content warning: this post contains references to sexual, physical and verbal abuse, and substance abuse. __________________________________________________________________________________________ William Hurt’s death brought with it a reminder of Marlee Matlin’s allegations of abuse against him. They’re not for the faint of heart. In her 2009 memoir, I’ll Scream Later, Matlin accused Hurt of verbal abuse and rape. OnContinue reading “The Complicated Legacy of Talented, Terrible Men”

Badass Women of Survivor

Initially published in 2022, this post has been edited for content and clarity. ***** CONTENT WARNING: THIS POST CONTAINS REFERENCES TO A SHOULDER DISLOCATION, CANCER, AND DRUG USE ***** Survivor is a brutal game. Lack of food, the stress of gameplay, and exposure to the elements can all cause a contestant to crack under pressure.Continue reading “Badass Women of Survivor”

Word Prompt: Bridge

WordPress began a new feature for March, a “Blog Prompt of the Month”, and I’ve decided to give it a whirl. This month’s word is “bridge” and while that doesn’t immediately bring to mind pop culture, it didn’t take very long for my gears to start turning. The Bridge on the River Kwai I’m goingContinue reading “Word Prompt: Bridge”

Quick Hits: March 10

The Joshua Tree was released thirty-five years ago yesterday, catapulting U2 to superstardom. Inspired by the band’s fascination with the mythical American experience, and their disillusionment with the “real America”, The Joshua Tree is steeped in Irish and American roots music and represented a substantial leap forward for U2 both musically and lyrically. The JoshuaContinue reading “Quick Hits: March 10”

Quick Hits: March 6

March 6 is the Day of the Dude, the high holy day of Dudeism. For those of you unfamiliar with the holiday, it is the anniversary of the release of The Big Lebowski, which stars the incomparable Jeff Bridges as “The Dude”. So smoke a joint, drink a White Russian (but use American vodka), goContinue reading “Quick Hits: March 6”

Quick Hits: March 2

March is Women’s History Month, and to honor the occasion, I’ll be posting new entries in my “Badass Women of…” series (last year’s entries: https://peanut-butter-and-julie.com/2021/03/30/badass-women-of-action-flicks/, https://peanut-butter-and-julie.com/2021/03/20/badass-women-of-hitchcock-films/, https://peanut-butter-and-julie.com/2021/03/15/badass-women-of-rb/, https://peanut-butter-and-julie.com/2021/03/12/badass-women-of-rock/). Season 19 of Top Chef, filmed last fall in and around Houston, premieres tomorrow night. My pre-premiere favorite is Sarah Welch, who was born in my hometownContinue reading “Quick Hits: March 2”

Whitewashing & Blackface

CONTENT WARNING: DEPICTIONS OF BLACKFACE. Casual depictions of racism in movies are a result of institutionalized white supremacy. Racial stereotypes are reinforced by pop culture and it causes harm. I do not wish to cause more harm by posting the following photos, but I think it’s imperative that we (white people) confront these images –Continue reading “Whitewashing & Blackface”

Quick Hits: February 19

Stranger Things 4 FINALLY has a release date, or rather, two release dates. The season will be split into two parts; volume one will be released on May 27, volume two on July 1. The Duffer brothers have also confirmed that season five will be the final season. POTENTIAL SPOILER ALERT: there has been internetContinue reading “Quick Hits: February 19”