We’re keeping it simple and streamlined, no pics, tons of links! Tell us what you’re Geeking Out about this week! (And have a wonderful weekend).
- If you’ve been enjoying Anita Sarkeesian’s Feminist Frequency series on tropes in TV and movies, then you definitely should lend your support as she raises resources for a new project, Tropes vs. Women: Video Games, applying the same biting wit and insight to the gaming medium.
- One of our favorite ladies, Mindy Kaling, is getting her own show! We love the trailer and are loking forward to seeing more.
- ABC’s Mistresses may not be the sort of plot we normally spring for, but we’re undeniably excited about a show with interesting storylines and friendships, featuring Black and East Asian women in the main cast. The trailer‘s also bringing flashbacks from Charmed and Lost because of Alyssa Milano and Yun Jin Kim.
- We cheered so hard (or cackled, in Lois’ case) at this smart, take-no-prisoners (or BS!) exchange as Tamron Hall not only schooled a SWM conservative, but dropped the mic and kicked him off the air.
- Congratulations to Ellen DeGeneres, who is to be awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in October!
- Just when we thought we’ve seen about every kind of song cover on Youtube, this cutie goes and does a blues cover of LMFAO’s “Sexy and I Know It.” Swoon!
- Did you think you were the only risque ones, guys, with dick jokes and all? Lady-writers are just as raunchy as their male counterparts.
- Worlds collide! Karen Gillan talks Community and wanting to be on Inspector Spacetime.
- These incredible cosplayers pay tribute to Diablo 3‘s improved character models, which take gender into account.
- Battleship, aka Ocean Transformers, opens in theatres this weekend. It already has a rather low rating of 42% on Rotten Tomatoes, but we’ll probably still see it (after a few wine coolers).
- This 93 year old woman is the world’s oldest yoga teacher, and her moves put some younger students to shame. So inspiring!
- Neil deGrasse Tyson, for whom we obviously have an unwavering admiration, says it simply: “Every child is a scientist.”
- A short and sweet Q&A with Community‘s Danny Pudi about getting through life’s awkward moments, over at Persephone Mag.
- The “Memes” exhibit at Gallery1988 has some pretty great stuff on view (and for purchase), paying tribute to Internet culture and fandom.
- Law & Order & Food – that’s all you really need to know. (via Super Punch)
- First look at Elementary! We’ll still have to wait to see the show, but so far Sherlock is looking perfectly eccentric and brilliant, while Watson shows intelligence and calm resolve, so they both seem true to character.
- New China Mieville novel, Railsea, is out! This one will definitely be added to the bookshelf in our Goodreads discussion group.
- Looking ahead, the Fall TV prime time line up from five major networks is showing quite a few new contenders. We’re eager to see how Revolution and the post-apocalyptic premise pan out; we’re also intrigued by 666 Park Avenue, about an Upper Eastside apartment building being haunted by demonic forces (Sex in the City meets Rosemary’s Baby?).
- Want to shoot a bow and arrow like Katniss and Hawkeye, or learn the skills that will get you through the zombie apocalypse? Adventure website ZOZI.com has you covered, with courses to help you Train Like Batman, make it through a Zombie Survival Pistol Course, or train like a Game of Thrones-style knight.
What’s on your radar this week? Tell us in the comments!
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