Although I spend a lot of time reading all kinds of blogs and sites — from Jezebel to Racialicious to Unfunnybusiness — I tend to consider myself more of a “lurking” feminist than an actively vocal one. I’ll read everything out there, seethe quietly unless the issue somehow relates to soaps and I can talk… Read More Hear me roar
I did a feature for this month’s issue of ABCDlady Magazine with actor Samrat Chakrabarti (New York, The Waiting City). Since we talked extensively about his work and what it’s like being being outside the typical American desi confines of doctor/lawyer/engineer, there’s plenty more where that came from! Check out Chakrabarti’s thoughts on tackling regional Bengali… Read More Samrat Chakrabarti navigates world cinema
I finally picked up Seth Grahame-Smith’s oft-talked about Jane Austen pastiche Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, because I need some airplane reading. And it really makes me wonder what is the big obsession with Jane Austen right now? In the last several years, we’ve had movies like Becoming Jane and The Jane Austen Book Club. Now there are… Read More Braaaaaains…and Jane Austen
I was feeling claustrophobic and bored on the subway this morning, so in an effort to distract myself, I decided to cast the UberSoap. Yes, folks, this is my ultimate fantasy soap. I’ve tried to think of everything that comprises an average daytime town, and any oversights are not intentional. Town: OLTL’s Llanview (it’s got… Read More Soap Opera Weekly: Blogging With Mala
I joined Twitter because it seemed like a good way to maintain an accessible online presence. People who might know my work can get an idea for who I am and what issues interest me, can interact with me, etc. And it’s great! So far, I’m having a wonderful experience! But one really weird thing… Read More Twitter: Your ears must be burning!
I really love As the World Turns right now. A sentiment I should save for my work blog? Probably. But exuberance waits for no man, dammit! Tempus fugit! The show is in top form (except in the diversity department, but talking about like that is like talking in a vacuum…”in space, no one can hear… Read More Were the World Turns mine…
Hi, my name is Mala, and I’m addicted to MAKE IT OR BREAK IT. My colleague Joe Diliberto was feeling alone in his love, so I decided to reveal that I, too, have fallen under the spell of this cracktastically awesome show. It’s probably no surprise to anyone that ABC Family, the network that has sequel-ed BRING… Read More Soap Opera Weekly: Blogging With Mala
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