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
Category Archives: Feminism
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
‘Push Girls’ Premieres Tonight, 6/4 at 10pm
Tonight, 6/4 at at 10pm, Push Girls premieres on the Sundance Channel (or watch on Hulu)! It’s a TV show following 4 female friends in wheelchairs. Wait a series containing women of color, women with disabilities AND focusing on female friendship?? I will so be watching. Continue reading
Scarlett Johansson Tired of Sexist Diet Questions
Originally published at Bitch Flicks and cross-posted at Women and Hollywood. Wow, who knew I could love Scarlett Johansson so much?? At The Avengers press conference in London, a reporter proceeded to ask Robert Downey Jr. an in-depth, thought-provoking question about his character (Tony Stark/Iron Man) and then asked Johansson about her diet. I shit … Continue reading
‘Return’ Features a Story Rarely Seen in Film: A Female Soldier Struggling to Resume Her Life
Originally published at Bitch Flicks. When people discuss war, they often don’t take women or gender into account. While we regularly watch male soldiers on-screen, we almost never see war through women’s eyes. If women are in war films, they serve as wives and girlfriends. We see women supporting men, never soldiers themselves. That’s what … Continue reading
Bitch Flicks’ Motherhood in Film & Television Series: Is Terminator’s Sarah Connor an Allegory for Single Mothers?
Originally published at Bitch Flicks. Mothers are supposed to be everything to everyone. Sadly, society often stigmatizes, vilifies and demonizes single mothers. Single moms are blamed for “breeding more criminals.” Single parenthood is criminalized and “declared child abuse.” On top of that, “almost 70% of people believe single women raising children on their own is … Continue reading
Should We Apply the Bechdel Test to ‘The Avengers’ (Or Any Film For That Matter)? Yes, and Here’s Why
Responding to my post analyzing The Avengers, feminism and failing the Bechdel Test, someone on Bitch Flicks’ Facebook page recently asked why the Bechdel Test should even be applied to The Avengers: “This film had three female characters…that talked at all. Why would the Bechdel Test be applied to this movie? It’s a movie about … Continue reading
‘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 couldn’t wait to leave home and start a new life. So I can relate to … Continue reading
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