tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post3622172814893290832..comments2024-03-28T10:18:52.493-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: Masters of Sex: Dirty JobsBillie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-37380976013883625292014-09-06T17:50:35.223-04:002014-09-06T17:50:35.223-04:00Miranda:
I agree. And in my humble opinion, so far...Miranda:<br />I agree. And in my humble opinion, so far so good in this respect.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13953652907115935895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-15615108162876852042014-09-02T04:31:33.694-04:002014-09-02T04:31:33.694-04:00I love (and hate) the scenes between Libby and Cor...I love (and hate) the scenes between Libby and Coral because they show what real-world racism was and is like. It's not just about blatant discrimination, it's about the small things, about condescending and correcting and making assumptions, about things you can pretend aren't about race at all, and that's what makes them so insidious and hard to fight. <br /><br />Many shows use the reasoning that they're "showing the racism in society" as an excuse for not having POCs in the cast. But this show is actually showing racism in society, and it's saying something about it. And I hope that in the coming storyline, the writers will continue to handle issues of race as skillfully as they've handled issues of gender and sexuality.Mirandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-24944822980047724772014-08-09T00:34:38.179-04:002014-08-09T00:34:38.179-04:00Thank you so much for the tip, Heather. That was ...Thank you so much for the tip, Heather. That was a fabulous five minutes -- fascinating!ChrisBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10843864158239536750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-73133956765694844962014-08-08T15:34:46.853-04:002014-08-08T15:34:46.853-04:00Chris,
I know. That shampoo scene was excruciating...Chris,<br />I know. That shampoo scene was excruciating. And a total violation. Oy.<br /><br />I am so proud of the show for doing so well what they set out to do! There's a four and a half minute doc on their writers' room on Showtime.com right now and it's a must if you haven't yet seen it!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13953652907115935895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-28192822040326095182014-08-08T12:49:27.112-04:002014-08-08T12:49:27.112-04:00I know this is a strong word, but when Libby was w...I know this is a strong word, but when Libby was washing Coral's hair, it felt like a rape to me. The sensation was only heightened by the handing her of money. "Here you are, dear. Go make yourself pretty again." I found the whole scene enormously upsetting.<br /><br />I found so much of this episode upsetting. Lillian's heartbreak and Gene's heartbreak. Austin's "advice" to Bill. All the things taken for granted have been shifting. It makes for one hell of a drama!ChrisBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10843864158239536750noreply@blogger.com