Originally published at Bitch Flicks. “Hey, you always have a choice when it comes to your vagina.” So says Lennon on NBC’s new sitcom that premiered last night, Best Friends Forever. And yes, you do have a choice, when it comes to vaginas and other things. So should you choose to watch the new female-fronted … Continue reading
Category Archives: Feminism
‘Game of Thrones’ Season 2 Premieres Tonight…The Wait Is Over!
Tonight (4/1) is a ridiculously busy night. Not only does Season 2 of The Killing premiere…not only is there a new episode of Mad Men…but Game of Thrones Season 2 premieres too!!! New episodes of 3 of my favorite TV shows?? I can barely contain my excitement!! Based on the best-selling A Song of Fire … Continue reading
‘The Killing’ Season 2 Premieres Tonight…And I Can’t Wait
Tonight (4/1), Season 2 of AMC’s The Killing premieres. And I cannot tell you how fricking excited I am! I absolutely loved the intriguing 1st season, particularly steely homicide detective Sarah Linden. Based on the Danish TV series Forbrydelsen (The Crime), the gritty series is a compelling murder mystery. Detective Linden, played superbly by Emmy-nominated … Continue reading
Bowling for Abortion Access! Donate to My EMA Fund Triathlon Team This Weekend & Have Your Donation Doubled
If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter (and if you don’t, you should really ask yourself why not…I mean you’re missing out on all my awesomeness), you may know that I’m participating in this year’s National Abortion Access Bowl-a-Thon. I’m fundraising under the team name “The Opinionators” (The Opinioness…“The Opinionators”…not wildly clever but still … Continue reading
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, media’s influence, government control and economic inequity – riveted me. The books’ memorable characters lingered … Continue reading
Documentary ‘Gloria: In Her Own Words’ Gives Insight to a Feminist Icon
Originally published at Bitch Flicks at part of their “Biopic and Documentary Series.” If I were to ask you to name a famous feminist, who would you say? I’m going to go out on a limb and guess that most of you would probably say Gloria Steinem. And with good reason. A pioneering feminist icon, … Continue reading
In Defense of ‘Marie Antoinette:’ Sofia Coppola’s Re-Imagining Surprisingly Feminist
With its commentaries on gender, women’s agency, reproduction and female friendships, Marie Antoinette is surprisingly deeper and more feminist than many realize. Sofia Coppola created a lush and sumptuous indulgence for the eyes. Continue reading
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 the perfect time to take a look at biopics and documentaries featuring women. All this … Continue reading
Secretary Hillary Clinton On Extremists Controlling Women, the Power of Choice and Calling On Women to Be ‘Fearless’
At 2012 “Women in the World” Summit, Hillary Clinton discussed importance of investing in women & how women must shape their own lives. Continue reading
Lena Dunham’s HBO Series ‘Girls’ Preview: Why I Can’t Wait to Watch
Originally published at Bitch Flicks. I cannot tell you how ecstatic I am to see Lena Dunham’s new HBO series Girls. I mean, April 15th…hurry up and get here already damnit! After the first 3 episodes received rave reviews at SXSW, the buzz swirling around the indie darling’s new show has grown even louder. And … Continue reading
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