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Queens of Sci-Fi: The ’80s, ’90s and Beyond — the lady from planet x

By 1980, science fiction was no longer the “niche” genre admired by “outcasts” and “dreamers”. With the success of films like Star Wars and Superman and the rise of Star Trek conventions, science fiction became mainstream. What also was once rare but now flourishing, was an abundance of women writers – many of whom were… Continue reading Queens of Sci-Fi: The ’80s, ’90s and Beyond — the lady from planet x

Damestruck: Olivia (1951) — Citizen Dame

To hear many male critics tell it, lesbians were invented sometime in the 1970s, alongside women’s rights and the clitoris. The aggressively ahistorical nature of this attitude (and we all know it’s ahistorical, yes?) is as much a result of the lack of availability of non-mainstream films pre-1970—ones that were not made, produced by, or […]… Continue reading Damestruck: Olivia (1951) — Citizen Dame

Charlotte Pence Bond Writes an Open Letter to Millennials: What I’ve Learned While in Coronavirus Quarantine — BCNN1 WP

Our generation has been faced with an unprecedented challenge in recent months, but it is my prayer that this heart-wrenching season of loss will be one that builds resilience in us. For me, this time of quarantine, isolation, and distancing has brought to light the areas of my life that I took for granted – […]… Continue reading Charlotte Pence Bond Writes an Open Letter to Millennials: What I’ve Learned While in Coronavirus Quarantine — BCNN1 WP

Shirley MacLaine Once Said… — Dexter’s Daily Quotes

Shirley MacLaine; Shirley MacLean Beaty; was born on April 24, 1934. Shirley is an American film, television, and theater actress, singer, dancer, activist, and author. Shirley’s younger brother is Warren Beaty who is also an actor. This is an important quote about life and about something many of us need to realize about our own […]… Continue reading Shirley MacLaine Once Said… — Dexter’s Daily Quotes

Hedy Lamarr Once Said… — Dexter’s Daily Quotes

Hedy Lamarr was born Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler on November 9, 1914 and died January 19, 2000. Hedy was an Austrian-American actress, inventor, and film producer. Little known fact about Hedy is that she was co-inventor of the frequency-hopping spread spectrum which is part of the early working for today’s cell phone use and wireless […]… Continue reading Hedy Lamarr Once Said… — Dexter’s Daily Quotes

Cher Once Said… — Dexter’s Daily Quotes

Cher born Cherilyn Sarkisian on May 20, 1946. Cher is an American singer, actress and television personality. Happy 74th birthday Cher! Thank you for being an inspiration for women. You’ve shown strength and perseverance and paved the way for many other women. Yes you first must believe in yourself because you are the only person […]… Continue reading Cher Once Said… — Dexter’s Daily Quotes

Drew Barrymore Once Said… — Dexter’s Daily Quotes

Drew Blythe Barrymore was born February 22, 1975. Drew is an American actress, producer, director, author, model, and entrepreneur. I think that’s what makes people attractive is being a decent person…even more than the minimum but really being someone that is kind. I’ve always thought I was a kind person and I know no one […]… Continue reading Drew Barrymore Once Said… — Dexter’s Daily Quotes