Representation of women over the age of 40 in the media is seriously lacking. When we do see older women on our television screens and in our magazines, they appear dowdy and their sole purpose tends to be emotional support and comfort. They are almost never the objects of sexual desire. When older women demand […]
Archive | 2015
American Idol XIV – Top 7: American Classics
Our writer and Idol expert, Andrew Rogers is back this season covering the popular FOX reality show, “American Idol“. The pressure is on and the stakes are high as the musical competition searches for a real superstar in its fourteenth year. With weekly recaps discussing the contestants’ performances and choices, Rogers looks ahead at what’s in-store each week […]
The FlashBack: ‘The Flash’ – Episode 18 ‘All Star Team Up’
The Flash is DC’s television adaptation of the comic book of the same name. It airs Tuesday nights at 8/7 Central on The CW. Our writer, Nicole Drum recaps the series each week updating you on the latest episode here in The FlashBack.
Netflix is the Devil’s Playground – A Look at “Daredevil”
Comic-book fans have waited since late last year for the reboot for Daredevil, the blind lawyer-turned-vigilante from 2003’s film of the same name starring Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, Michael Clarke Duncan, and Colin Farrell. The leads received praise for their performances but the film itself was weak on plot and character development. The director’s cut […]
Tummy Trouble: Home Remedies for Tummy Aches
There is only one thing that can truly bring my day to a halt. It’s not lack of coffee, traffic, or a case of the Mondays. No, the one thing that absolutely stops my world is a stomach ache. I don’t have the best of relationships with my digestive track so for me a bit […]
Filling Your Pages With Dreams: The K.M. Ashling Story
What are you doing with your life? That question isn’t meant to be rhetorical as it’s a question that we will all be asking ourselves at one point or another. For most of us, our life is a series of tasks that have to be completed, almost in a sort of video game style. Things […]
American Idol XIV – Top 7: Billboard Hot 100 Night
Our writer and Idol expert, Andrew Rogers is back this season covering the popular FOX reality show, “American Idol“. The pressure is on and the stakes are high as the musical competition searches for a real superstar in its fourteenth year. With weekly recaps discussing the contestants’ performances and choices, Rogers looks ahead at what’s in-store each week […]
“Lip Sync Battle” Hits All The High Notes
Jimmy Fallon is a smart entertainer who knows exactly what audiences want. Springing from a very popular segment on The Tonight Show, Lip Sync Battle is a certified hit for Spike television. Drawing a total of 2.2 million viewers for its premiere on April 2, the numbers are incredibly big for an unscripted premiere on the newly re-branded […]
Why You Should Prepare for a Financial Rainy Day
It is really easy to go every day without really thinking about money. Sort of. Most people think about money in some fashion daily, but usually in the context of bills that need to be paid, when pay day is, and the amount they are spending on their coffee habit. Most people don’t think about […]
Before It’s Too Late: A Precautionary Tale on Concussions
On March 10, 2015, Patrick Willis retired from the National Football League. Willis, an 8x All-Pro had missed a significant portion of the 2014 season with ‘turf toe’. Despite the belief that he would return, his injury helped him realize that football was not worth the long-term pain that can plague a life post-retirement. Willis’ […]
Wishing Everyone a Happy Easter!
From all of us here at The Hudsucker, we wish you a Happy Easter! Representative of love and renewal, we hope your day is a grand celebration filled with lots of joy, happiness and of course chocolate! May the holiday bring you and yours warm blessings and peace.
7 Deliciously Easy Easter Brunch Recipes Your Guests Will Love
This Sunday is Easter and if you’re celebrating you’re probably trying to pull together a menu right about now. Especially if you forgot it was Easter until a few days ago because the actual date of this holiday fluctuates, so it seems to just suddenly appear on the calender and you can never keep track. […]
Breaking Down Blackness in “The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”
By now most of us surely have The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’s catchy theme song stuck in our heads. I personally can’t stop thinking about the opening credit’s star Walter Bankston, played by Mike Britt. His character is a send up on the “hilarious black neighbor” meme that has continued to crop up over the years.
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