Category Archives: Films

‘Friends With Kids:’ Witty & Touching…But Is It a Feminist Extravaganza?

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

Originally published at Bitch Flicks. I was deliriously drunk with excitement to see Friends with Kids. I mean, a film starring Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Jon Hamm AND written and directed by a woman?? And not just any woman but … Continue reading →

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Happy International Women’s Day: 11 Films That Celebrate Inspiring & Trailblazing Women

Posted on March 8, 2012 by

Originally published at Bitch Flicks. You can’t be what you can’t see. That’s just one of the reasons we need more women filmmakers and more diverse portrayals of complex women on-screen. At this year’s Oscars, actor Gabby Sidibe astutely declared: … Continue reading →

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‘Friends with Kids’ Preview: Leading a Stellar Cast, Writer/Director Jennifer Westfeldt Depicts an Unconventional Path to Parenthood

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

Originally published at Bitch Flicks. I’ve been excited to see Friends with Kids since last year when I heard it would reunite Bridesmaids castmates Kristen Wiig (omg do I love, love, LOVE her in Bridesmaids and on SNL!), Maya Rudolph … Continue reading →

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‘The Descendants:’ Review in Conversation – A Look at the Film’s Female Characters & Its Depiction of Women

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

As you’ve probably guessed, I love, love, LOVE movies. The only thing I love more…talking about movies! So does Amber Leab, Bitch Flicks Co-Founder & Editor. So Amber and I decided to post for Bitch Flicks a Review in Conversation … Continue reading →

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Women & Gender at the 2012 Indie Spirit Awards

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

Originally published at Bitch Flicks. So I groaned the moment I discovered Seth Rogen was hosting the Independent Spirit Awards, which aired last Saturday night on IFC. I mean, after his shitshow appearance at the Golden Globes, making that sexual … Continue reading →

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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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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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‘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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