I recently got some PR text that read (in part) like this: Penned by a FemDomme [Soma Snakeoil], a rock star [Fat Mike], and a Tony Award winner [Jeff Marx from Avenue Q], HOME STREET HOME is a raucously entertaining new musical dark comedy. The diverse group sings and dances their
(OK I actually have *plenty* of comments here) Once again, if this group were targeting any other community, we’d be up in arms. Hell, this never would be happening. And yet, once again, after repeated rebuking from the California Assembly, AHF reaches out with an off-mark and discriminatory bill that
Oh higher education, you are so complex… LA Weekly recently posted a piece about CSUN’s plan to reduce the population of incoming undergrad students – current population over 40,000 in fall 2015 (up from 35,198 in fall 2009) – by 300 students a year for the next four years (here, 2/17/15). Here are
A few months ago, I reviewed Girlfriends Films’ first foray into boy-girl content – Voilà (2012), a collaborative effort with director B. Skow. Though the project had some high points, I really didn’t care for it… …but I was still excited to see where the “Skow for Girlfriends” collaboration would go. Both parties are
Like me, I’m sure you’re all sick to death of hearing about Fifty Shades of Grey, et al – except the cultural significance of the trilogy goes far beyond its “sentences.” This may be part of the reason why it’s struck such a raw nerve. And this weekend, said nerve pain is
I recently spoke with Kelsey Miller at Refinery29 re the #50DollarsNot50Shades campaign, awareness and support for survivors of domestic violence, and the dangers of either/or thinking… Here’s Kelsey’s write up or our conversation – “#50DollarsNot50Shades: How This Fundraiser Got It So Wrong” (2/13/15) – and below is the statement I
When I was a kid, I *loved* My Little Pony ponies. Now granted, I may not have played with those ponies in the way Hasbro intended, but I still loved them. Because they were little horses. Apparently though, since my childhood in the 1980s, My Little Ponies have turned into
I am learning the ropes re editing during and post-production. Below is the full version of my most recent article for Men’s Health. A rather edited version appeared on 2/9/15. * * * “Does Sex Get Hotter With Lube That Makes Your Junk Taste Like Caramel Ice Cream?” Some lubes
I recently spoke to Steve Gustafson at 411Mania.com re 50 Shades of Grey and some of the impact the trilogy of texts have been having on our culture. Enjoy observations from Steve and our interview below! * * * Love it or loathe it, 50 Shades of Grey is a phenomenon.
This Mindbrowse.com “Women in Porn: Shattering the Myths” (WIP) debate was broadcast during XBIZ 360 from The Andaz Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. “Women in Porn: Shattering the Myths” is an interactive event that brings prominent individuals working in the adult entertainment industry together to discuss women’s issues and changing