Ellen Besen
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Cougars, Gray Panthers, Silver Foxes: It’s a Jungle Out There
Guest Blog: Labels abound for older women who know what they want and go after it; but don't worry men, your judgmental nickname is coming
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Why Can’t Hollywood Handle Older Women and Sex?
Guest blog: Too often male fantasies drive portrayals of mature females in Hollywood films. Women, and realism, would be better served by a more balanced approach
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Why Reality TV Will Never Produce a Julia Child or Picasso
“Next Great [Whatever]” shows don’t want great talents — they want ratings. Which strips away any real drama over who wins
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Too Fat, Too Thin, Never Just Right: Hey Goldilocks, What’s Your Problem?
The scrutiny placed on female celebs at events like the Academy Awards reflects the pressure all women face to look “just right.”
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The Shopping Days of Our Lives: Oh Holy Night
All I know at this point is that I’ve been mired in the holiday shopping morass for what already feels like eternity
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‘Two and a Half Men’: A Cautionary Tale in Sitcom Revamps
“Men” Mach 2 has fallen into a trap created by its own folly
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Ellen Besen