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I fell in love with the British show, Skins, so like most fans of that series, I was skeptical yet curious when MTV announced that they were premiering their own version of the show. The creator of Skins, Brian Elsley, is responsible for both versions, which explains the almost-identical characters and very similar plot lines.

But, with the possible exception of Tea (MTV’s character is a lesbian; she replaces Maxxie, a homosexual guy from the British version), one character seems to deviate much more from her British counterpart. I’m of course referring to Cadie, who was the focus of this Monday’s episode. In the British Skins, Cadie’s character was named Cassie and was in and out of a hospital for anorexia treatment. Cassie is seen faking her weight for clinicians, obsessively arranging food, and lying her way out of meals.

But rather than using this plot, MTV’s Cadie suffers from anxiety and depression. Read More »

For all of you MTV junkies out there, I’m sure you’re more than aware of the Skins US premiere. The show surprised viewers not only because it was actually decent, but because it apparently caused quite an uproar — turns out teenagers having sex, drinking, and doing drugs doesn’t sit too well with some adult viewers.

There’s been multiple stories about advertisers who have pulled out of the show, aghast at the topics that were tackled in the pilot. Some people are even expressing concern over the show violating child pornography laws. In all fairness, I haven’t seen the show (US or UK), but I’m aware of the subject matter. While these things might be a bit of a taboo, I think the uproar is going a little bit too far. Mostly, I have a question for the execs and reporters who are making comments on the show – do you have any idea what high schoolers are actually like these days?

Of course, not every teenager can be lumped into the “drinking, smoking, and having sex” group, but I can guarantee that those who don’t participate are, at the very least, aware that these things are going on; which explains why it’s the adults that are concerned, not the target audience.

I’m not going to comment on whether these sexual activities are “right” or “wrong” – that’s a whole other story – but what I’m saying is that teenagers are not as innocent as the 40-and-older group likes to think. No one likes to think about it, but teenagers are sexual beings. This is made pretty evident by the fact that the average age of “first contact” (read: when people use their virginity) is around 17-years old globally — which is just about the same age as the show’s target audience. That’s not to say they should be going out and having unprotected sex with everything that moves, but teenagers aren’t stupid, they know what sex is, and someday – probably sooner than later – they will be doing it.

Not having seen the show, I honestly don’t know if they took it too far, but I can’t help but wonder if this is just a symptom of a larger problem — why are so many adults so afraid of teenage sexuality? Read More »

[Sarabeth here, back with some more jams to add to your iTunes library! Every Wednesday, I'm bringing you music suggestions - could be something new, old, hugely popular or fairly unknown -  to awesome-ify your  collection.]

When the Grammy nominations were released for this year, I was thrilled to see that Mumford and Sons were up for best new artist and best rock song for “Little Lion Man.” (Fingers crossed they’ll beat the Biebs!) I heard that song last year on the radio and I instantly loved it so much I ran (yes, ran) home to download their album, Sigh No More. And let me tell you, and every track is better than the last. So more than any other, this is one album I just had to share with you all.

About the Band: Mumford and Sons are a folk rock band from London consisting of Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett, “Country” Wilson Marshall, and Ted Dwane. Sigh No More is their debut album, and they have been featured on multiple shows like Grey’s Anatomy, the short-lived Lone Star, and the UK Skins. Read More »

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(We’re back with another weekly installment of G.W.W.E. [Guys We Wanna Eff]. Award season is upon us, and while the whole world is buzzing about his film, Slumdog Millionaire star Dev Patel should be winning an Oscar for Best Effability in a Leading Role!)

Every year, there seems to be one film that captures the hearts and imaginations of the public, and this year everyone is talking about Slumdog Millionaire. Based on the true story of a young man from the poorest neighborhoods of Mumbai who wins the top prize in the Indian version of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?” Slumdog has already won the Golden Globe for Best Picture and is up for the Academy Award in just over two weeks.  And crucial to the movie’s success is the romantic main character, Jamal Malik, played by newcomer Dev Patel.

Just who is this new Hollywood hunk, and is it okay that I wanted to eff him silly when I saw him shirtless in the movie’s first scenes?

Don’t worry, ladies, I’ve got the scoop. Dev was born in England in 1990 (he’s legal!) and had his first big break on the British comedy, Skins. On his Skins cast member blog, Dev thrills us with this titillating update, “Since we last spoke, I have become a sex machine who will bring to you a sensory experience that will blow your feminine mind and titillate your crazy hot body. I am now a sexual master who has complete knowledge of the three positions of love making.” If that’s not an invitation to eff, then you can take down all my Slumdog posters and burn them (actually, just in case, please don’t. I can’t fall asleep at night without a glance at Dev on my ceiling). Read More »

For years us British viewers have been bombarded with US shows that supposedly depict the lives of teenagers and British telly had never been able to compete…until now.

Skins exploded onto British television and into the consciousness of young viewers in late 2006 and early 2007. The raw energy, humour, wit, and intelligence of the show was unbelievable and never seen before. Skins deals with issues such as drugs, sexuality, race and the difficulties of growing up. It’s British youth culture to the max.

The fast-paced energy of Skins mimics the flow of hormones that surge in the blood of real teenagers. The issues and storylines are entertaining yet easy to relate to or emphasize with. The characters are far from the typical one-dimensional entity, with the writers really getting into the minds of the individual they have created, rather than simply having them ‘exist’. The episodes focus on one character, specifically on the issues they are battling with along with how they manage themselves in the real world. Read More »