Even if you still think it’s a man’s world, it’s time to recognize that International Women’s Day is about women who keep the lights on, and not only because her ass looks great in those jeans. Hey fellas, can we talk for a minute? In case social media didn’t properly fill you in, today is International Women’s Day, a day… Read more →
Category: FEATURES
New ‘Ghostbusters’ Trailer is Suspect, But Not Because of Women
We now have our long-awaited first look at Paul Feig’s Ghostbusters reboot, and the reason it looks questionable has nothing to do with women in lead roles Some people were going to hate Ghostbusters, the reboot of the classic 1984 comedy, starring an all-female cast including Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones, no matter how the finished… Read more →
Stacey Dash: 21st Century Zip Coon Crashes Oscars
While the surprise appearance of Stacey Dash during a bit at the 88th Academy Awards was supposed to be funny, the joke was on all of us. Again. I’ve never been “outrage guy”. When it comes to pearl clutching and fainting couches, I’m the last one to flip out when something comes across that feels offensive. But when I saw… Read more →
MD Smoke Shop Fights Double Standard on Hemp Sales
Myster is a local chain of high-end smoke accessories in the Maryland and D.C. area that recently had a run-in with Maryland county police in their Bethesda location. This weekend they are having a huge seed and accessory sale to raise money to fight their case in court. They are offering up seeds of their infamous strain developed by Myster Genetics… Read more →
‘Eddie the Eagle’ Soars With Feelgood Charm
Much like its namesake, Eddie the Eagle is wildly imperfect, but manages to win hearts despite more than a few flaws that threaten to derail the whole affair To be sure, Eddie the Eagle is a film we’ve seen before. You know the type: An underestimated kid with a good heart fights the odds to win respect from his peers, usually… Read more →