I’m admittedly late to this Canadian Netflix series, which is a bit odd when you think about it because I am one. Chalk it up to a streaming queue about 3.8 miles long, and very limited time in which to actually sit down and watch. Because – say it with me – I am a …
Continue ReadingHave You Seen Sex Education on Netflix? Sex in The Media Series
As I’ve written about before, sex in the media isn’t always the most accurate depiction of what sex and sexuality look like in real life. This frustrates me, because for a lot of people, fictional depictions of sex (which are usually not very realistic) are often the only ways people are learning about sex and …
Continue ReadingSex in the Media: Ignore or Explore – “Sex/Life”
Okay, Everyone – I’m two eps in to this new Netflix offering and I can’t figure out which side I’m on. The good things about it are really, really, really good, but I’m also thrown by a few undeniably frustrating details. Let’s begin by accentuating the positive, shall we? Kudos to the Netflix content staff. …
Continue ReadingSex in the Media: Explore or Ignore – “Emily in Paris”
Dear Darren Star: How is it possible? Sure, not everything can be the glory that was “Sex and the City.” But I do wonder if the creative control was swept out from under you while “Emily in Paris” was in postproduction. I’ve only seen the first episode, but…yikes. Let’s start with strengths, on y va? …
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