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Orange Is the New Black

Posted inFeatured, Nonfiction, Quotes

‘Unyielding Boredom’: On the Slow Passage of Time Behind Bars

by Sari Botton November 18, 2015October 19, 2022

“I may have laughed more, and harder, there than anytime in my life. (Also, cried. Also, raged.)”

Posted inNonfiction, Quotes

‘In Piper and Alex, I’d found a mouthpiece for my own desires’

by juliawick September 15, 2014October 19, 2022

The sound stage for Orange, where we proudly employ what has to be at least 64% of lesbians in the New York City metro area, is not a place where you can shy away from women or sexuality. And if you’re trying to, Lea Delaria (Big Boo) will nip it in the bud by inviting you […]

Posted inNonfiction, Quotes

‘Orange Is the New Black’ as a Trojan Horse for Prison Reform

by juliawick July 22, 2014October 19, 2022

When Piper optioned her book to Jenji Kohan, the creator of Weeds, a number of people were asked to sign over something called “life rights.” In short: Some version of our lives could be depicted on the show, and we each agreed not to sue its creators if, for example, the character based on one […]

Posted inNonfiction, Quotes

What It's Like to Watch a Version of Yourself on TV

by mikedang July 17, 2014October 19, 2022

At Matter, the real-life Larry Smith talks about the other true story behind Orange Is the New Black—the one about Piper’s husband. As the show began to come together, Jenji asked us a question: Could she call the main characters Piper and Larry? Tough choice. If the show works, it’s great to be “the real […]

Posted inNonfiction, Reading List

'Orange is the New Black' is Back: A Reading List on the Representation of Prison

by Emily Perper June 22, 2014October 19, 2022

Now that we’ve all had a chance to finish watching Orange is the New Black (who am I kidding — we all binge watched it in a day or two, right?), I thought I’d share four pieces that clarify and critique the way prison is represented on the show. The first two pieces cover season one, for […]

Posted inNonfiction, Reading List

'Orange is the New Black' is Back: A Reading List on the Representation of Prison

by Emily Perper June 22, 2014October 19, 2022

Now that we’ve all had a chance to finish watching Orange is the New Black (who am I kidding — we all binge watched it in a day or two, right?), I thought I’d share four pieces that clarify and critique the way prison is represented on the show. The first two pieces cover season one, for […]

Posted inNonfiction, Reading List

Thoughts From the Sexual Spectrum: A Reading List

by Emily Perper May 25, 2014October 19, 2022

The following writers straddle the line between explanation and expression. Here is my piece. It is personal. Lauren Morelli’s piece especially touched me. An ex-boyfriend once told me he consulted with his pastor and his wife to see if he should be concerned; would my “healthy fascination with bisexuality” (his words, which I don’t necessarily […]

Posted inNonfiction, Reading List

Thoughts From the Sexual Spectrum: A Reading List

by Emily Perper May 25, 2014October 19, 2022

The following writers straddle the line between explanation and expression. Here is my piece. It is personal. Lauren Morelli’s piece especially touched me. An ex-boyfriend once told me he consulted with his pastor and his wife to see if he should be concerned; would my “healthy fascination with bisexuality” (his words, which I don’t necessarily […]

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