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RuPaul’s Drag Race 08:06
Well, after last week’s fiasco that was Snatch Game 2016, we have a surprisingly good episode. And I say surprising because it’s the dreaded makeover challenge, and they have a tendency of going south real quick (*cough* Justice for Pandora Boxx! *cough*). But it helped by having a great theme, which led to a fantastic runway and some surprising results.
But no time to chat as we have company, in the form of Entertainment Weekly contributor Marc Snetiker has come by to serve as a special guest judge. And why? Because “in the great tradition of RuPaul’s Drag Race,” Mr. Charles once again appropriates a famous bit of gay culture and gets it somewhat wrong. I mean, “in the great tradition of Paris Is Burning,” it’s the annual reading challenge. And “in the great tradition of Todd’s recaps for l’étoile,” I am going to turn the floor over to the legendary Dorian Corey and Venus Xtravaganza explain the fine art of (and differences between!) shade and reading (which Ru has mixed up on more than one occasion)…
RuPaul’s Drag Race 08:05
Friends, it’s time that we gather under the shade tree and console one another as we raise our voices in unison and cry…
I knew it was bound to happen. After four pretty damn good episodes we were overdue for a stinker of an episode. I mean, it was only a matter of time, really.
But on Snatch Game?! Continue reading
RuPaul’s Drag Race 08:04
Before we begin, I think the Shade Tree has something to say about last night’s episode…
RuPaul’s Drag Race 08:03
Well, last night’s episode was certainly… something. Don’t get me wrong; it was a cute episode that, despite some racial characteristic undertones, was salvaged by one good, and two great performances.
But first, let’s talk about the returning queen…
RuPaul’s Drag Race 08:02
Well now! This was a surprisingly good episode that was full of the things that we like; lip syncing, dancing, producer manipulation, shameless Ru self promotion, and more. Even better, it had one of the best performances we’ve seen in the show, and a surprising (?) ending.
But we’re getting ahead of ourselves…
RuPaul’s Drag Race 08:01
Well, the season premiere taught us a very important lesson…
Never ever ever forget your herstory, henny!
And it’s an important lesson to remember as the season 8 premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race was all about the herstory of this show. As the twelve new contestants entered the WERKroom for the premiere of the 100th Episode, it also served as an intro to the 100th queen to walk into the room and compete for the title of “America’s Next Drag Superstar.”
RuPaul’s Drag Race: “The Time Has Come…”
Spring has truly returned! How do we know this? Because, in four days, our good friend Mr. Charles will open the doors for the latest class at his Finishing School for Wayward Gender Illusionists.
In other words, the latest season of RuPaul’s Drag Race is finally here; debuting Monday, March 7 on Logo.
And with it, comes the latest crop of fresh, young starlets that are competing to show their Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and Talent to the world as they try to become the eighth person to claim the title of “America’s Next Drag Superstar.” Along with the usual amounts of glamor, shade, and shenanigans, this also heralds the return of my favorite part of the show…
… no, not THE DRAG RACE SCOREBOARD (though trust and believe that it will be back in its full glory come Tuesday)…
THE DRAG RACE SCOREBOARD is “a highly sophisticated piece of technology” here to Nate Silver these bitches to figure out who’s going to win.
… no, we’re talking about the best part of the show (or, what should be the best part)…
The Lip Sync For Your Life!
In Review: The 2015 British Arrows Awards
Simon Ratigan’s “What A Weekend” for The Guardian and The Observer.
It’s that time again!
Doctor Who 09:02
Fall 2015 Television Preview
The fall is here, which means all the networks and streaming services will be debuting their new fall shows. And, in keeping with my journalistic duty, I have waded through the trailers and pitches for all the new shows, and – frankly – there is a high amount of dreck. But there’s also some intriguing new shows coming down the pike. Here now is my list of what I’m excited by with this fall’s television season, in order of debut…
Todd O'Dowd 