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Best. Lesbian. Week. Ever. (March 7, 2008)

Sarah Warn

, Founder and Former Editor in Chief
March 7, 2008

TWO LESBIANS WALK INTO A BAR...
After I watched the ~~train wreck~~ hilarity that was Bridget McManus and Karman Kregloe interviewing celebrities at the 3Way Hollywood Premiere Party last month, I got the crazy idea to give them their own red carpet/travel series called You Can't Take Them Anywhere! Yes, more of Bridget and Karman running around with a microphone is a scary proposition! But the good kind of scary (mostly).

It's a "red carpet/travel" series because they'll be covering both celebrity-type events (parties, fundraisers, and events like Dinah Shore) and travel destinations like Lake Tahoe and Cancun, Mexico. But both types of episodes will feature them interviewing people — gay and straight, famous and not-so-famous — in their humorous, gay, and slightly inappropriate way.

In their first episode, Karman and Bridget interview guests at IN magazine's 10th anniversary party in Los Angeles, including actresses Thea Gill and Carlease Burke and radio host Doria Biddle. Go here to watch the first episode now.

Unlike the vlogs, which are new every week, we'll probably run new episodes of this series only twice a month or so, depending on what's happening. This weekend, Bridget and Karman are at Lake Tahoe WinterFest (that's a gay and lesbian ski week) shooting their next episode, which will include Karman attempting to snowboard and failing quite spectacularly. Look for that in a week or two. (I know I will!)

ATTENTION ALL CURRENT AND FUTURE FILMMAKERS AND TV SHOW CREATORS!
In partnership with Q-Me Con (an annual conference focusing on queer media), we're announcing a contest to find the next great lesbian/bi web series!

We want to use AfterEllen.com as a place to help launch the next 3Way, Time Traveling Lesbian, or You Can't Take Them Anywhere! While we can't give you money to make your series, we can give you a platform to expose it to a large and very passionate fan base. And since our readers also include women who work in the entertainment industry at all different levels, we'll also be giving you the opportunity to showcase your writing/editing/acting skills to women who are in a position to fund your series. Or hire you. You never know what could happen!

The deadline for submission is April 15, 2008. We've posted the submission guidelines in the forum, but here are some of the highlights: Your series doesn't have to be big-budget, it just has to be good; it's not limited to Americans — anyone may apply, as long as the series is in English or has English subtitles; and both scripted and unscripted series are eligible. Oh, and obviously, the series should have some lesbian or bisexual women, or a lesbian/bi story line or theme.

We'll review all the submissions, and up to three winners will be announced at the Q-Me Con NYC 2008 Women's Summit during the AfterEllen.com-hosted panel, "Alternative Routes: Web & Mobile Distribution Opportunities for Your Queer Content" on Saturday, May 10. For more information about the Q-Me Con NYC 2008 Women's Summit, visit www.qmecon.com.

All three winners will have their episodes published weekly on AfterEllen.com, but the Grand Prize Winner will also receive:

A feature in GO magazine.
A 30-minute one-on-one mentorship call with Nancylee Myatt (Emmy-winning writer, former show runner of South of Nowhere, and current producer on the web series 3Way).
A 30-minute call with me to talk about online promotional strategies for your series. (Besides running AfterEllen.com for six years, I have extensive experience in online advertising, search engine marketing and viral online marketing ... and why do I suddenly sound like I'm applying for a job?)

This is your opportunity to make the lesbian series you've always wanted to see! With the demise of South of Nowhere, the ending of The L Word either this season or next, and Cashmere Mafia just making lesbian/bi visibility worse (if it even gets renewed), we need to be creating our own entertainment now more than ever.

And if you're new to this and have doubts about whether you can make a web series, remember what Margaret Mead said: "Never underestimate the ability of a small group of lesbians to change the world." Or something like that.

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!
British lesbian magazine Diva recently had to change its cover at the last minute because a major European retailer deemed it too controversial.

Dorothy Snarker's blog won the Lesbian Lifestyle's blog of the year award! A very deserving choice, in our completely unbiased opinion.

The savespashley.com campaign kicks off today.

There's a new off-Broadway musical debuting that focuses on the relationship between Gertrude Stein and her partner called 27 Rue de Fleurus.

In the Life Media is now seeking documentaries about the LGBTQ experience for their 2008 and 2009 seasons.

We need more stories for our Dinah Shore improv! Get cracking, all you creative types!

The next episode of Cathy DeBuono's vlog What's YOUR Problem? will be posted this afternoon, with guest Jennifer Corday.

Bridget has a special guest on Brunch With Bridget this weekend ...

Yes, last weekend when I was in L.A., I finally accepted Bridget's invitation to be a guest on her vlog, and what started out as a conversation reminiscing about our childhoods, ergonomic technology products, and the '80s series Rags to Riches quickly descended into a name-calling session that could only be settled with a Very Special Pillow Fight. Tune in to AfterEllen.com on Sunday morning to watch the downward spiral.

That's it for this week! Got the inside scoop on a hot new lesbian/bi actor/musician/TV show/film? Tell us at afterellentips@gmail.com. Check back next Friday for another edition of Best. Lesbian. Week. Ever.

TAGS ::

yay

Submitted by

GayLo (22 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 4:32am.

my week is not complete without B.L.W.E...

and Buffy gay!?!?! wow. i don't even know what to say. but i definitely think that faith is super butt-hurt right now. i think willow will have a similar reaction to angel when he found out spike has a soul too.

I just pictured that...

Submitted by

Rabbit317 (63 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 5:48am.

Willow: Looking at the ground, kicking at the dirt. "Well. That's great. Everyone's a lesbian now. You know, I started it... The whole being gay? Before it was all the cool new thing."

Though we choose between reality and madness, it's either sadness or euphoria.

-- Billy Joel

Wow

Submitted by

BAS (553 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 4:59pm.

That was awesome - the comparison with Angel, I can totally see it! But, does it make me a bad lesbian that I don't actually like that Buffy slept with a girl? I'm kinda with Willow - it was her thing. And I really don't like straight girls "experimenting" and liking it - it's kinda like saying well, you can choose who to have sex with. When I know lots of lesbians who just don't think sex with men is satisfying, and it's kind of the same thing.

They need to have Willow sleeping witha girl...preferably not Kennedy...

Or Faith. Come on, of those two, who was gay? Not Buffy...and yeah I kinda feel bad for her now.

Choose choice!

Submitted by

Zillah (62 posts)

on March 12, 2008 - 4:05pm.

I certainly hope people can choose who they want to have sex with- I wouldn't want it to be any one else's choice!

Seriously though, why put a 'straight' person in a box and say they can't change? Perhaps she thought she was a Kinsey 0 but has evolved to a Kinsey 1 or something.

It's irrelevant, really- shouldn't people be able to choose their own sexual partners without having to account for them to other people? Isn't that what we're fighting for?

Maybe Faith has a chance of

Submitted by

Fengxian (30 posts)

on March 10, 2008 - 2:21pm.

Maybe Faith has a chance of sleeping with Buffy now :P?

I can't wait for the new

Submitted by

bittybuffy (91 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 4:41am.

I can't wait for the new BWB! I'm fairly confident in Bridget's kick-arse pillow fighting ability, but will she let Sarah win, with her being the boss and all?

I definately did not see the Buffy thing coming, but I am super excited for when the gn comes out!

I got so excited about Bridget and Buffy that I completely forgot everything else I was going to write... damn!

Why am I not at true colors right now?

Submitted by

♫ Kit ♫ (72 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 4:41am.

The True Colors line-up is genius.

Commitment Ceremony is the funniest thing I've seen in a long time. Kate and Julie can do no wrong in my opinion.

Beams

Submitted by

Aj (228 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 4:58am.

I love this site. :o)

Agreed.

Submitted by

carolinagrrrl (263 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 11:11am.

I was just thinking the same thing, AJ. I come into work every morning with a cup of coffee and a little bit of breakfast, and I happily sit at my computer reading/watching the new content of AE to start my day, and I think, "This is great." Fridays are definitely my new favorite day of the week: a start to the weekend, BLWE, AND Cathy's vlog? Can't wait for it this afternoon!

Regarding the Shot at Love mess:

I admit that it has become a guilty pleasure of mine. I have always indulged myself a little too much in reality-tv dramas; add a few lesbians and I'm bound to be dragged into it. But I am also FULLY AWARE of all the negative stereotypes and impressions that the show projects. That said, I think it is IMPERATIVE for AE to continue to FULLY COVER the show. The tagline for this site, after all, is "News, Reviews & Commentary on Lesbian and Bisexual Women in Entertainment and the Media." No where in there does it say anything about "Entertainment We Like" or "Entertainment That Paints a Pretty Picture of Our Lives." As Sarah said, since EVERYONE ELSE will also be covering the show, I don't think AE's coverage will do anything to further popularize the show, but rather be the voice out there that calls attention to all the problems it creates, rather than simply discussing the latest hair-pulling fight at elimination. AE has the unique oppurtunity to use the platform it has created for itself to speak out against the negativity in the show. To do any less would be a disservice to the work that's been done to get "us" this far.

Finally, regarding "Commitment Ceremony," I must quote the goddess that is Sarah Warn by reiterating:

"GOD BLESS LESBIANS WITH TOO MUCH FREE TIME."

Happy weekending everyone!

http://legallyout.blogspot.com

...

Submitted by

BQ (121 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 12:54pm.

Quote:

As Sarah said, since EVERYONE ELSE will also be covering the show, I don't think AE's coverage will do anything to further popularize the show, but rather be the voice out there that calls attention to all the problems it creates, rather than simply discussing the latest hair-pulling fight at elimination.

I was originally going to vote for don't cover it, but this makes much more sense. I'm all for this.

*patiently waiting for Sunday's Brunch w/ Bridget* and by patiently, I mean I want to see it nowwwwwwwww!

ditto

Submitted by

lauraedurso (7 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 10:37pm.

Couldn't agree more with the above. The poll looks like it's split in thirds but I think AE would do well not to ignore the show. I just read a Reuters article about gay contestants on American Idol which featured quotes from the guys over at AfterElton.com, so the potential for your opinions and analysis to reach a wider audience is there!

Absolutely!

Submitted by

Zillah (62 posts)

on March 12, 2008 - 4:10pm.

I think that the AfterEllen recaps are the antidote to the show!!! If they don't cover it- there's no antidote! The earth is doomed!

This is really the best lesbian week

Submitted by

Gaby (355 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 5:07am.

First Buffy sleeps with a girl, regardless the label that´s pretty cool.

Then a new crazy, funny vlog with Bridget and Karman! (It was awesome, thank you for coming up with it Sarah)

It´s really cool that you are giving an incredible opportunity to find the next great lesbian/bi web series.

Congrats to Dorothy Snarker on the award! Finally you are going to appear in BwB! And Cathy´s vlog was really missed today, good to know it´ll be on soon!

I couldn't have said it better

Submitted by

Nelfy (446 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 6:06am.

I think we all can't thank Sarah enough for all the great things she does, including this new contest. Sarah - you rock!!!!

I loved the rap song, very entertaining!!

"Normal is not something to aspire to, it's something to get away from." ~ Jodie Foster

:D

Submitted by

Omega II (389 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 5:12am.

Quote:

But forget Willow for a moment — how jealous is Faith going to be when she finds out?

As if Fluffy didn't have enough problems.

Quote:

God bless lesbians with too much free time.

Amen.

Quote:

Us non-Spanish speaking readers will just have to wonder again why we took French in high school instead of Spanish.

Actually, I switched from French to Spanish because I can't roll my Rs.

That picture of you and Bridget looks like sitcom where you're the lesbian lathario and it is the morning after you sleeping with her but she already has a girlfriend.(best run-on ever!)

"Bad jokes are us, ur me."

g

Submitted by

WMC_LC (9 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 5:32am.

He can't wait for Brunch with Bridget. Looks like fun.

__________________________________________

"If you think back and replay your year, if it doesn't bring you tears, either of joy or sadness, consider the year wasted."

Sarah on BWB

Submitted by

spotticus (636 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 10:24pm.

Pillowfight. It is ON!

Kate & Julie's viedo unavailable?

Submitted by

SoporificEffect (350 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 5:48am.

It seems to be unavailable outside the US.

youtube link

Submitted by

michele emily (31 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 10:36am.

I think this is the same video that's been on youtube since last July. I mean, it starts off the same, and it has the same title. I don't know if it's been redone, but here's the link to the youtube version.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WE6UtcJtqE4

_______________________

http://2dividedbyzero.blogspot.com/

Yeah, I think this the same.

Submitted by

SoporificEffect (350 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 11:18am.

Yeah, I think this the same. Thanks for the link.

NOOOOOOOOOO! D:

Submitted by

Phantom (161 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 5:55am.

This week BLWE delivered definitely one awesome news after another. Sans Tila Tequila of course. (my deepest condolences to whoever gets to review/recap the show :/)

And then there's the contest. Know that feeling when something comes along, that would be THE opportunity you'd take in a heartbeat if the other obligations in your life wouldn't make it time-wise impossible for you to participate (time-wise and such)? Thought so. I need a drink. :(
(make that a barrel)

But I'm curious if Mr. Wheedon will actually explore the path of "what would Faith say to that"...

:P

Submitted by

Rockstar (149 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 6:16am.

Simple equation:
Buffy + Gay = AWESOME!!!

Thanks for this great week Sarah!!!
Always (with my companion, a cup of coffee) gets me through the last day of the week
:]

Not to be picky...

Submitted by

Cat (76 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 6:32am.

Errr, you do realise your closing dates for the Web Series thingy is last year? I hate being the pointer outer of itty biddy mistakes, but if I don't it'll drive me nuts, and I'll keep staring at it, and I'll never get any work done today, and the stock markets don't take a break coz I'm not paying attention!!

I'm such a loser! :(

Helping is good :)

Submitted by

Melissa Hsu (not verified)

on March 7, 2008 - 9:47am.

Nothing wrong with tellin' the teacher she forgot to carry the one.

Oops!

Submitted by

Malinda Lo (1193 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 11:36am.

That's what happens when I proofread at midnight. Thanks for catching the error!

Buffy!!

Submitted by

milena87 (58 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 6:33am.

Buffy slept with a woman!! I love this comic *_* Thanks Drew Goddard *_*

And this episode of BWB seems like a lot of fun, can't wait to see it!

Thanks again for the great work Sarah!

Brilliant!

Submitted by

rnd_sapphire (46 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 6:33am.

I'm loving the new vlog! Can't wait for BWB, this site just keeps getting better! Thanks so much!

New Lesbian/Bi Web Series

Submitted by

Chantal (334 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 6:35am.

Is it only going to be reviewed by the 'people in charge' or does the public get a vote as well? (Not that all previous VLOGS were bad decisions, I was just wondering if the public gets 'a vote' as well) Or is that a to big of a thing to do?

Anyways, great B.L.W.E. as always. And FINALLY miss Sarah is on BWB. I was wondering when the heck that was going to happen!

The Way The Cookie Crumbles

No Borders Allowed

Saffron Burrows

Submitted by

cleothecat (499 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 6:56am.

Great BLWE as always Sarah, just wanted to say that I saw Saffron Burrows film "The Bank Job" this week and actually really enjoyed it, despite my initial reservations because it also featured Jason Statham (who I think is the Britsh version of Vin Diesel!) Anyway, Saffron is pretty good in it and also pretty hot, although she plays a straight character this time. There is also an appearance by Keeley Hawes no less, although don't think the blonde wig does anything for her at all! The only criticism my g/f had was that one of the cars in the film was a British 1973 registration and the film was supposedly set in 1971! Continuity anyone? Yes, I agreed - it takes a certain type of geekyness to notice such things, but thats one of the things I love about her!

The Tila Thing

Submitted by

playthemusic814 (245 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 7:08am.

I voted in the poll but, I wanted to add something. I love the recap simply because Karman writes it (she's not busy with anything else, is she?). I don't think it's giving the show too much attention. I think it's making fun of the show, which is very necessary. If someone wants to read it they can, if they don't... In the end it's still about lesbian/bi entertainment. And, for better or for worse (way worse), Tila's the mainstream option. I think I just gagged a little.

Anywho, thank you for teaming up Bridget and Karman again. I think I sense a new favorite ~~blog~~ ~~vlog~~ podcast.

And, last week I was just thinking you (Sarah) should get in bed with Bridget. Yay! Can't wait for what is sure to be the funniest Brunch yet.

~It means pride.~

yes

Submitted by

sharka (77 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 12:15pm.

what she said.

i love reading the recaps. but i'm a recap slut. or a snark slut. either way. i agree, read or don't read but don't punish us readers!

Wow, a web series contest? Wicked cool.

Submitted by

hippogirl (13 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 7:48am.

I'm probably not the only timewasting lesbian who's ever dreamed of writing sitcoms/worked on a comedy spec script or two with high hopes - of completion. This competition sounds like the perfect excuse to put those dreams to some good damn use :). And find some friends whilst at it, I guess (just kidding).

:) What the frickin frack?

Submitted by

chloe121212 (279 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 9:06am.

Haven't got my Buffy comic yet (picked the slowest mail delivery, I really need to change that) but I am so anxious. So loving series 8, but I gotta say I did not see this coming, and yet ... I did.

Another Vlog? Bridget and Karmen? Hell Mothaf-cking Yeah! thank you AE. Off to watch now.

"I don't kiss girls who wear doilies"

Well Buffy never truely

Submitted by

Nathiest (831 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 3:56pm.

Well Buffy never truely been labeled. She has slept with two dead guys one supersolder and a college jerk.

In the last issue Buffy knew that the girl had a crush on her and seemed totally cool with it in fact she only gave her a warning that those close to her tend to get hurt which to me ment that she was totally open to the idea of letter her get close to her (heart). Still this news blew my mind totally.

-Nathiest
live for lust die for love

re: buffy

Submitted by

Meep (9 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 8:12am.

"I didn't do enough things! You did more things than me!"

That is so adorably familiar...

...and how great was Satsu's response:

Submitted by

Blasianbeatnik (108 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 10:01am.

"And you let me. You were amazing."

*heart flutters*

www.myspace.com/blasianbeatnik02

That is my absolute favorite line in the whole scene.

Submitted by

avab80 (34 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 12:14pm.

Drew Goddard writes the dialogue SO well, I could hear Sarah Michelle Gellar's voice saying every line he wrote for Buffy. Love this plot development, and hope it's not just dropped after this. I'm curious to hear Willow's reaction (and Faith's, although I don't know if she's in this arc or not).

question about the tila poll choices

Submitted by

TehMorp (173 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 8:39am.

How should I vote if I'd prefer you ragged on it but didn't actually "review" it per say?

Hey, where do I sign up?

Submitted by

imthey (562 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 9:07am.

So that's how it is... now Bridget's sleeping with the "boss". HA HA! I love the look on her face in the screen capture-priceless!

I'm so jealous-Bridget and Karman on road trips together... where can I sign up? I'd be willing to be their assistant and cater to their every whim. I think my weekly viewings of them on each of their respective blogs has got me obsessed (but only in the best and sanest of ways).

Sarah, you did a great job as usual in your write up of all things lesbian this week...

"Think Sideways"

I M THEY

Cellist are hot!

Submitted by

CoastalGal (44 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 9:33am.

because they passionately play an instrument between their legs, one just cna't help wishing they were the one being played. I went to college with the sexiest musician, and I totally would've let her cary me around in a big case most of the time, if I got to send a few hours between her thighs being plucked by her fingers... (because she's a funky cello plucker- even hotter!)

see her website here: www.lindsaymac.com

The new Bridget and Karman show makes me think of the time my college friend Jill and I conducted a "Gay Census" running from car to car that was stuck at the border crossing back to the US after Montreal Pride. I guess only easy going straights go to Montreal during Pride weekend, because when we asked the gay percentage in each car, no one freaked the heck out. I suggest they use that question (in well-populated and lit areas).

BLWE

Submitted by

Laury (10 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 9:44am.

Its always better the weeks that Sarah does it.... maybe the fact that Ive been reading it for a long time now....

Sarah we miss you!!! Hope everything is ok for Lori, cant wait for the next HTTWAGI and SMMWT!

Buffy

Submitted by

scorpio54 (158 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 9:48am.

There's a pretty good interview with Joss about this issue and the Buffy comic in general on Newsarama:

http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=149216

Adding Two Cents about the Buffster

Submitted by

Blasianbeatnik (108 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 10:11am.

I read way too many periodicals so I was kind of pissy when I read the NY Times and they didn't give the courtesy of letting me know it was a SPOILER! Sheesh! All I saw was Buffy's name and I got exciting about thinking that Joss was ready to make another movie. Wrong! I was deprived of my moment of Zen.

But it's all good, I still squealed! Buffy and Satsu, saw it coming. What's that Pylean word that Fred and Lorne like to call it when two soldiers meet in battle and recognize each other's mutual fate? Ah yes, Kherumption.

www.myspace.com/blasianbeatnik02

Buffy Comics

Submitted by

bionic_lemons (28 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 10:18am.

Thanks for the comics coverage but can you guys try to give us some spoiler warning please? I am a geek and you're giving away half the plot to my comics before I've had chance to read them!

YES, please give a little warning

Submitted by

The Shapusens (34 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 4:59pm.

A little spoiler warning would sure be nice. It was right there on the main page, so I couldn't even pretend not to see it!

That's not so much to ask, I think :)

Still, can't wait to read the whole issue!

WTF!! You totally spoiled this issue of BtVS for me!!

Submitted by

tnhand1022 (10 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 11:03pm.

How about NOT revealing a major plotline on your home page?!?! Damn! I wait an entire month for a new issue, and before it arrives in my happy little mailbox I get this f---ing spoiler!! Please have a little respect for hard-core fans who want to let Joss et al tell the story!

A Very Interesting Week...No?

Submitted by

LostSoul (107 posts)

on March 7, 2008 - 10:36am.

Well, like a lot of people out there...I honestly didn't see the "Buffy" storyline progressing in that direction, even after the revelation last issue...It must fullfill the hopes and dreams of a lot of fanfic writers out there...Still, considering it's Whedon...We all know exactly how the story will end...Poor li'l Satsu the Slayer. :(

And, Sarah...Demise is hardly the word any of us would use in regards to "South Of Nowhere"...Not even close! Nothing is "demised"...NOT YET!!!