I just really like that Neko Case was on Conan last night. Two of my favorite redheads, one of whom is making a transition from late late night to late night and the other made Middle Cyclone, my favorite album of the year so far. Kinda nice that they were both around last night to nudge each other closer to the mainstream. Anyway, I thought I’d share.
Archive for June 12th, 2009
12
Jun
09
Two redheads: Neko and Conan
Categories: Feminist Music Geeks Turn on Their TVs
Tags: Conan O'Brien, Middle Cyclone, NBC, Neko Case
Tags: Conan O'Brien, Middle Cyclone, NBC, Neko Case
12
Jun
09
Derby derby derby
Someday, when I have enough time and energy, I’d love to get involved in roller derby. I like to skate and I need to get over the hump of worrying about being mean and channel my competitive spirit into something feministly athletic. It’s on my to-do list.
Anyway, Kristen sent me this piece about derby, kitsch fashion, and lesbian expression. Logo even made a short documentary, which you can watch here.
One thing I find really interesting about derby is its punk spirit. It’s evident in the costuming, the names people choose (which often subverts popular, sometimes normative female celebrities into something far more gleefully violent, excessive, and grotesque), and its DIY ethic. Once I come up with a name, I’ll be in business.
These aspects of derby, along with its feminist spirit and lesbian bent, are things I hope to see in Drew Barrymore’s directorial debut, Whip It!. Adapted from screenwriter Shauna Cross’s Derby Girl, the movie will focus on a teenage girl, played by Ellen Page, and her participation in Texas Rollergirls.
