Category Archives: Films

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 cinemaphile’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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‘Albert Nobbs’ Explores Constrictions of Class & Gender

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

Originally published at Bitch Flicks. “You don’t have to be anything but what you are.” Hubert Page (Janet McTeer) tells the titular Albert Nobbs played by Glenn Close. But in a time where women possessed no status, no rights – … Continue reading →

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Viola Davis Rules the Night: Women, Race & Gender at the 2012 SAG Awards

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

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 →

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The 2012 Oscar Nominations…A Sea of White Dudes

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

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 →

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‘Haywire’ Review: Is an Ass-Kicking Woman Enough to Change Gender Roles On-Screen?

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

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 →

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Dick Jokes, Sexual Harassment & Women’s Empowerment: Gender & Sexism at the 2012 Golden Globes

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

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 →

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Trailers for ‘Snow White & the Huntsman’ and ‘Mirror, Mirror’ Perpetuate Stereotypes of Women, Beauty & Aging

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

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 →

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Exciting News!! The Opinioness Is Now a Contributor for the Feminist Film Blog ‘Bitch Flicks!’

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

I am so excited to announce that Bitch Flicks has kindly invited me, The Opinioness, to become a Contributor!! I’m an obsessive film buff and a long-time Bitch Flicks fan. I constantly watch movies and TV series, analyzing feminist themes, gender … Continue reading →

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