Monthly Archives: February 2012

Look Who’s Talking: Why Feminist Reviews of Best Picture Oscar Nominees and Utilizing the Bechdel Test for Films Matter

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

The film Super Bowl is here…that’s right, The Oscars! Huzzah! As a raging cinephile, I love the Oscars, I live for the Oscars. And yet, they so often piss me off. Because they are white male bonanza. Only 4 women … Continue reading →

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Activist Nicole Clark Features The Opinioness in Her Ally Alert Series!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

Hey fabulous readers! The Opinioness (that’s me!) is featured in her very first interview!! Social worker, consultant and activist Nicole Clark asked me to participate in her Ally Alert series, which “highlights organizations, people, and campaigns who stand with women … Continue reading →

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A Feminist Vegan & Domestic Violence Survivor on PETA’s Latest Ad Which Glorifies Domestic Violence

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

Cross-posted at Fem2pt0. Well, folks…PETA is at it again. No strangers to utilizing sexism and misogyny, they’ll do whatever it takes to garner attention for animal rights. With their latest ad campaign, they prove that nothing is too taboo to … Continue reading →

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What People Think Feminists & Vegans Do…and What We Actually Do

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

Yes, yes, a thousand times YES!!! Weeping like Wonder Woman at patriarchal sexism…although I often scream with rage like Xena too…all while eating delectable vegan chocolate. Yeah, that pretty much sums up this feminist vegan.

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Bitch Flicks’ Oscar/Independent Spirit Award Series: ‘Midnight in Paris’ and Its Woman Problem

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

Originally published at Bitch Flicks as part of their 2012 Oscar/Independent Spirit Award Series. I’ve never understood why people adore Woody Allen and lavish him with accolades. I’ve never liked his films. Nope, not even the adored Annie Hall, aside … Continue reading →

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Inconceivable! ‘The Princess Bride’ Meets Reproductive Rights

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

Ha! Combining one of my fave funny films, The Princess Bride, with reproductive rights warms the cockles of this feminist cinephile’s heart. P.S. Any anti-choicers hiding behind religion don’t give a shit about “morality.” They care about mandating reproduction and … Continue reading →

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Athena Film Festival Celebrates Films on Women & Leadership

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

As I shared in my last post, I’m headed to my fave city in the world…New York City!! What does The Opinioness have planned? A weekend at a feminist film festival! Movies with strong women…huzzah! I’m attending the 2nd Annual … Continue reading →

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New York Abortion Access Fund (NYAAF) 10th Anniversary Celebration

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

New York City…here I come! I’m headed to the Big Apple today for the weekend. What does The Opinioness have planned?? Well, tonight I’ll be attending the New York Abortion Access Fund (NYAAF) 10th Anniversary. Feminists, fundraising for abortion AND … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Easy Vegan Ranch Dip

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

As I watched the Super Bowl Sunday night, I craved something snack-y. You know. Something salty combined with something creamy. Mmmm…creamy. Creamy things call my name like a siren’s song. Only chips and dip would sate my appetite. But I … Continue reading →

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‘Game of Thrones’ Season 2 Trailer: Will Women Fare Better This Season?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

  Originally published at Bitch Flicks. When I wrote about HBO’s Game of Thrones last year, I had no idea that my critique would ignite such a fire storm. In the 2 years I’ve been blogging, my post “Here There … Continue reading →

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