Originally published at Bitch Flicks. The Wire is the greatest TV series of all time. Period. Now, I know I’m not really making some bold claim as many, many, many, many critics have professed their unabashed love for the crime drama. No other show has painstakingly depicted the complexities of racism, the inner city and … Continue reading
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LGBTQI Film & TV Week
So I’ve been ridiculously busy, busy, busy this past week on some writing projects. I’ll be able to share some exciting info with you all soon (!!!!). One of the things I was working on (which you should definitely check out) was Bitch Flicks‘ LGBTQI Week. Here are just a few of the insightful and … Continue reading
Quote of the Day: Viola Davis on Women of Color, Dreams and Her Life’s Mission
Originally published at Bitch Flicks. The internet has been abuzz over Meryl Streep’s badass statement at Women in Film (WIF)’s Crystal + Lucy Awards condemning the “underrepresentation of women” in film and Hollywood’s preoccupation with “big tent-pole failures.” She went on to question, “Don’t they want the money?” since women’s films like The Devil Wears … Continue reading
Our Hen House’s Jasmin Singer & Mariann Sullivan at The Seed – Think Vegan: 10 Tips to Get You Started
As I let you all know, I spent the past weekend in NYC at The Seed: A Vegan Experience. Let’s just say…it was amazeballs. I got to hear vegan badasses Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan from one of my fave vegan/animal rights blogs Our Hen House. They shared their 10 tips to get you started … Continue reading
The Seed: A Vegan Experience in NYC
Well I’ve hit the road again and I’m back in NYC! This time I’m here to attend The Seed: A Vegan Experience happening TODAY (Saturday, 6/16) and TOMORROW (Sunday, 6/17)! What is The Seed you ask?? Well it’s “two full days of vegan immersion.” In other words, a vegan bonanza, an extravaganza, a…you get the … Continue reading
Adorbs Animals: Mini Pig Braves Going Down Stairs to Gobble Up Oatmeal
I saw this video of the adorable tiny pig Hamlet (adorbs animals AND a Shakespeare reference?!) on Jezebel and knew I had to share it. I know this made the rounds on the internet last week but if you haven’t watched it yet, stop whatever you’re doing and watch. Right now. His adorable little snort … Continue reading
‘Lola Versus’ Not Your Average Romantic Comedy: Bad Love Life Decisions, Finding Happiness…and One of the Best Film Endings Ever
Originally published at Bitch Flicks. Romantic comedies usually make me want to gouge my eyes out. Now, that doesn’t mean I hate them all. Some of my favorite films are rom-coms. But every now and again, one comes along that entertains rather than enrages me. Following in the footsteps of female-fronted comedies Bridesmaids, Young Adult … Continue reading
Is ‘Prometheus’ a Feminist Pro-Choice Metaphor?
Originally published at Bitch Flicks. Warning: massive spoilers ahead! A pseudo-prequel to Alien, Prometheus raises existential themes of religion, god, faith, science, creation, mythology and evolution. While these are all worthy topics, I’m much more interested in Prometheus’ treatment of its female characters. Is director Ridley Scott’s new film a pro-choice metaphor advocating reproductive justice? Continue reading
Women Are Not WorthLess
Damn right. Women are NOT worth less…except that we still don’t have equal pay. Call your senators — 1-888-876-9527 — and tell them to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act right now. Continue reading
Senate Votes on Paycheck Fairness Act Today
Today, at 2:30 pm, the U.S. Senate will vote on equal pay. Sponsored by Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), the Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 3220) would help close the gender wage gap. Passing the act “would prohibit employer retaliation, allow workers to join class action lawsuits, as well as ensure that the victims received back pay … Continue reading
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