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Monthly Archives: January 2012
Viola Davis Rules the Night: Women, Race & Gender at the 2012 SAG Awards
Originally published at Bitch Flicks. Lately, it seems awards shows vacillate between moments of cringe-inducing sexism and feminist clarity. And the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards were no different. Stripped of pomp and circumstance, with no host, the SAG Awards focus … Continue reading
Posted in Films, Race, TV, Women and Gender
Tagged Bridesmaids, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Melissa McCarthy, Octavia Spencer, racism, SAG Awards, sexism, The Help, Tina Fey, Viola Davis
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Rape Jokes Are Taking Over TV and I’m Sick of It
Originally published at Bitch Flicks. [Trigger warning for rape] Newsflash, rape jokes are not funny. Ever. So why are so many sitcoms succumbing to them? 2 Broke Girls, Work It, Rob, Whitney, Up All Night, Two and a Half Men, … Continue reading
The 2012 Oscar Nominations…A Sea of White Dudes
I love The Oscars. I eagerly wait all year for this cinema extravaganza. Well, the Oscar nominations were announced yesterday. And of course peeps are already debating the noms and snubs. And I’m pissed off. The American Academy of Motion … Continue reading
‘Haywire’ Review: Is an Ass-Kicking Woman Enough to Change Gender Roles On-Screen?
Originally published at Bitch Flicks. Who is Gina Carano? That question might haunt you after watching Haywire or seeing its trailer. We need more women in films, especially in the action genre. But is having a film revolve around a … Continue reading
Posted in Films, Women and Gender
Tagged action, films, gender, Gina Carano, Haywire, Michael Fassbender, movies, Steven Soderbergh, women
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Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Giada’s Artichoke & Fresh Mint Soup
Blame the blustery, snowy New England weather. But all I want to do is curl up on the couch, sipping tea with a good book or watching a great movie. When the weather turns chilly, nothing warms you up like … Continue reading
Posted in Veganism, Recipes
Tagged vegan, vegetarian, recipes, soup, Artichoke, Giada De Laurentiis, Food Network
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“Blog for Choice Day:” On the 39th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Abortion Rights Still Under Attack
39 years ago today, in 1973, Roe v. Wade passed legalizing abortion. Almost 4 decades have passed but the abortion battle rages on, our rights still under attack. In 2011, the House voted on choice-related legislation 8 times, more than … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Reproductive Rights, Women and Gender
Tagged abortion, Hyde Amendment, politics, reproductive justice, reproductive rights, Roe V Wade
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Saying Goodbye to “Prime Suspect” and One of My Fave Badass Female Characters
Originally published at Bitch Flicks. Some argue women fare better on television than in films. The roles are more complex roles, with more feminist issues explored. One of the most interesting female protagonists I’ve watched in a long time? Detective … Continue reading
Posted in TV, Women and Gender
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Dick Jokes, Sexual Harassment & Women’s Empowerment: Gender & Sexism at the 2012 Golden Globes
As a feminist blogger and self-proclaimed pop culture aficionado, I watch awards shows looking out for sexism and rooting for women to win awards. The Golden Globes, which aired Sunday night, is rowdy and unpredictable…due to copious amounts of alcohol … Continue reading
Posted in Films, TV, Women and Gender
Tagged Claire Danes, films, George Clooney, Golden Globe, Golden Globe Award, Idris Elba, Jessica Lange, Meryl Streep, Michelle Williams, Octavia Spencer, Peter Dinklage, Ricky Gervais, sexism, TV
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Stop Censorship, Fight SOPA & PIPA
Legislation infringing on our free speech is still very much alive. Read why the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) in the House and the Protect IP Act (PIPA) in the Senate must be stopped: 5 Reasons the Internet’s Still Protesting SOPA & PIPA (Washington … Continue reading
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Trailers for ‘Snow White & the Huntsman’ and ‘Mirror, Mirror’ Perpetuate Stereotypes of Women, Beauty & Aging
Two upcoming films, Snow White and the Huntsman and Mirror, Mirror, may have transformed Snow White into a warrior but sadly the marketing’s messages remain the same. — Don’t trust other women, they’re your enemies. As women age, they obsess over … Continue reading
