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Category Archives: Films
‘Girl in Progress:’ Female-Centric Film Tackles Strained Mother-Daughter Relationships, Single Motherhood & Navigating Adolescence
Originally published at Bitch Flicks. When I was growing up, I never felt like a child. With her continuous string of bad boyfriends, I always felt like I was the one taking care of my single mother and myself. I … Continue reading
‘The Avengers,’ Strong Female Characters and Failing the Bechdel Test
Originally published at Bitch Flicks and cross-posted at Fem2pt0. Smashing box office records, audiences have been swept up in The Avengers hullabaloo. Interesting and compelling, the epic superhero film based on the Marvel comics unites Black Widow, Captain America, Iron … Continue reading
Posted in Films, Women and Gender
Tagged Black Widow, Cobie Smulders, comic books, feminist, film, gender, Gwyneth Paltrow, Joss Whedon, Maria Hill, movies, Pepper Potts, Scarlett Johansson, superheroes, The Avengers
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‘The Five-Year Engagement:’ Gender Roles Exploration & Lovable Actors Can’t Save Rom-Com’s Subtly Anti-Feminist Message
Originally published at Bitch Flicks. I’ve never planned a wedding and I’ve never been engaged. Yet I can relate to the The Five-Year Engagement’s premise. My dream is to move to NYC and become a writer. While my partner is … Continue reading
Posted in Films, Women and Gender
Tagged Alison Brie, career, Emily Blunt, feminist, film, gender, Jason Segel, Mindy Kaling, movies, The Five-Year Engagement, women
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Abortion Depictions in Pop Culture: Why “Reproduction and Abortion Week” At ‘Bitch Flicks’ Is So Crucial
Abortion is healthcare — a routine, normal and legal medical procedure. 1 in 3 women will get an abortion in her lifetime. Yet we rarely witness film and TV characters obtaining an abortion or even talking about abortion. It’s “Reproduction … Continue reading
‘The Hunger Games’ Review in Conversation Part 1: Female Protagonists, Body Image, Disability, Whitewashing, Hunger & Food
As I’ve written before, I love The Hunger Games, both the book and film adaptation. We desperately need more strong female protagonists like Katniss Everdeen on-screen. The riveting young adult series contains many complex social issues. But just because I … Continue reading
Posted in Films, Women and Gender
Tagged Amber Leab, Bitch Flicks, body image, class, disability, female protagonists, film, food, Jennifer Lawrence, movies, race, The Hunger Games
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Actor Ashley Judd Takes On Bodysnarking Media
Originally published at Bitch Flicks. After media speculation over her allegedly “puffy face” caused a “viral media frenzy,” actor Ashley Judd decided to speak out against the media’s misogynistic accusations. Beyond her career as an actor, Judd is a humanitarian … Continue reading
Posted in Body Image, Films, TV, Women and Gender
Tagged Ashley Judd, beauty, body image, bodysnarking, diets, gender, Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Winslet, Meghan McCain, Misogyny, sexism, women
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Why We Need More Female Characters in Film Like ‘Hunger Games’ Katniss Everdeen
I often lament the lack of gender equity in film. Would The Hunger Games’ female warrior Katniss Everdeen quench my thirst for strong, complicated female protagonists? I devoured the trilogy. The female-centric series’ haunting themes – war, sacrifice, love, starvation, … Continue reading
Posted in Films, Women and Gender
Tagged film, gender, girls, Hunger Games, Jennifer Lawrence, movies, Suzanne Collins, women
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In Defense of ‘Marie Antoinette:’ Sofia Coppola’s Re-Imagining Surprisingly Feminist
Originally published at Bitch Flicks as part of their “Biopic and Documentary Series.” Many chastised Sofia Coppola’s re-imagining of Marie Antoinette. Some critics complained about the addition of modern music while others thought it looked too slick, like an MTV … Continue reading
Posted in Films, History, Women and Gender
Tagged biopic, female filmmakers, feminist, film, gender, Kirsten Dunst, Marie Antoinette, movies, Sofia Coppola, women
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In Honor of Women’s History Month, ‘Bitch Flicks’ Features Female-Centered Biopic and Documentary Series
March commemorates Women’s History Month. I’ve written before about why Women’s History Month still matters. Textbooks, historical novels and films often omit or diminish women’s voices, stories and struggles. Media often writes women out of history. That’s why this is … Continue reading
Posted in Films, History, Women and Gender
Tagged biopic, documentary, film, movies, women, Women's History Month
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