Looking at Season 3 of ‘The Walking Dead,’ is there less sexism than last season’s appalling anti-abortion storyline with Lori’s pregnancy? Did the addition of badass Michonne change the gender dynamics? Continue reading
Category Archives: TV
In ‘Game of Thrones’ the Mother of Dragons Is Taking Down the Patriarchy
While many women orchestrate machinations behind the scenes, no woman is openly a leader, boldly challenging patriarchy to rule. Except for one. Daenerys Stormborn of House Targaryen. Continue reading
Happy Galentine’s Day! Why It’s So Important to See Ladies Celebrating Ladies
Hey, ladies! It’s that time of year…Happy Galentine’s Day!! If you’re a fan of ‘Parks and Rec’ then you know all about the holiday commemorating female camaraderie…and waffles! Here’s why it’s important to see female friendship in media. Continue reading
Tina Fey? Amy Poehler?? Why I Can’t Wait for the Golden Globes
Words cannot adequately express my excitement that Amy Poehler & Tina Fey will be hosting this Sunday’s Golden Globes. Am I excited because two women will be hosting? Two feminists? Two hilariously funny people? Yes, yes and yes. Continue reading
Why We Need Leslie Knope: What Her Election on ‘Parks and Rec’ Means for Women & Girls
Originally published at Bitch Flicks as part of their Women in Politics in Film & TV Week. When I grow up, I want to be Leslie Knope. It’s no secret I love Parks and Rec. A female-fronted series with a hilarious ensemble cast that’s the most feminist show on TV? C’mon, how could I not? … Continue reading
Asshat CNN Contributor Erick Erickson Wants to Silence Powerful Women by Reducing Them to Vaginas
Originally published at Bitch Flicks. Here we go again. Another sexist conservative pundit makes yet another misogynistic slur against women. Douchebag conservative political blogger and commentator Erick Erickson, aka “CNN’s Resident Conservative Jackass,” responded to the DNC’s impressive roster of accomplished women speakers by tweeting this lovely sexist gem: First night of the Vagina Monologues … Continue reading
‘True Blood’ Asserts a Pro-Choice Reproductive Rights Message
Originally published at Bitch Flicks. | Warning: If you haven’t seen True Blood, Season 5, Episodes 10 and 11, spoilers ahead!! I’m pretty much hooked on True Blood. A sexy TV show with a female protagonist, female friendship, diverse and complex female characters, dreamy brooding men (eh, vampires) with tortured souls — what’s not to … Continue reading
Exciting News!! The Opinioness Is Now a Regular Blogger for the Feminist Blog ‘Fem2pt0!’
So you know how I shared with you all that I would have some exciting news to share soon?? Well, I am absolutely thrilled to announce Fem2pt0 has kindly invited me to become a Regular Blogger!! A prestigious feminist blog, Fem2pt0 unites society’s issues with women’s voices. I’m a huge fan of their work as they … Continue reading
“All the Pieces Matter”: LGBTQ Characters of Color on ‘The Wire’
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
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
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