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It Could Be Worse, a Brief Shamonica Guide to Dystopian Fiction

26 Mar

If you’re up to date on the policy proposals being suggested by the new crop of GOP hopefuls, I’m sure that, like me,  you’ve noticed that things have veered from the usual soapbox diatribes about Family Values into the downright surreal. So, if I’ve got this right, women shouldn’t take birth control because it leads [...]

Shamonica interview: Tupelo Hassman gives birth to a baby Girlchild

23 Feb

Shamonica interview: Tupelo Hassman gives birth to a baby Girlchild

Author Tupelo Hassman’s debut novel, Girlchild, was released last week. As a friend and admirer of her many talents, I couldn’t wait to follow the story of Rory Dawn Hendrix, the precocious heroine of Girlchild, but also the story of Ms.Hassman, as her book is received by the world. In the book, we’re introduced to [...]

Amy Sedaris is coming to my favorite little movie theater this December

15 Nov

Amy Sedaris is coming to my favorite little movie theater this December

Amy Sedaris, heartthrob of millions, comic genius, TV sitcom star, and author of various lifestyle books is coming to The Roxie theater in San Francisco for Christmas! You may remember Ms Sedaris, sister of author David Sedaris, from the show, Strangers with Candy. The TV sitcom is about a 46 year old ex drug addict [...]

The Hunger Games on the big screens

14 Nov

The Hunger Games on the big screens

Oh my goodness oh my goodness…after months of wondering, waiting, holding my breath and biting my nails in anticipation it’s here–a sneak peek at The Hunger Games movie. I think I’m gonna like this adaptation. So far, looks to be everything I had envisioned: part The Running Man, part Shindler’s List (for kids), and a [...]