Cross-posted at Bitch Flicks. This is a review of HBO’s Game of Thrones, Season 1. When I watched the premiere of Game of Thrones, I almost choked on all the rampant misogyny. I kept watching, lured by the premise and intrigued by the complex plots, curious if things for women would improve. Throughout the first … Continue reading
Written by Christina Black. Originally published at Fem2pt0. Reprinted with permission. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the role of humor in feminism – and feminism’s role in the face of offensive humor. Rebecca Traister made an interesting point in Big Girls Don’t Cry, her book chronicling the 2008 election and specifically, Hillary Clinton. Traister … Continue reading
Written by Stephanie Rogers. Originally published at Bitch Flicks. Reprinted with permission. On Tuesday, March 8, the New York Times published an article by James C. McKinley Jr. titled, “Vicious Assault Shakes Texas Town.” Eighteen men held down an 11-year-old girl and repeatedly raped her in an abandoned trailer while recording the rape with cell … Continue reading
TigerBlood. Winning. Warlock edict. These words, derived from Charlie Sheen’s frenetic rants have seeped into our lexicon. He even has a new tour (WTF?!) entitled (wait for it) “Violent Torpedo of Truth,” which set a new record selling out in 18 minutes. He also set a record on Twitter for getting 1 million followers in … Continue reading
People feel a range of emotions and hold a wide swath of opinions when it comes to abortion. But even amongst some who consider themselves pro-choice, they may not wish to discuss teens and abortion. While we’re starting to see more shows handling teen pregnancy, we still rarely see teens choose abortion, even though they … Continue reading
What would you do if every day, going to work was maneuvering through a war zone? How would you feel if just doing your job meant facing constant threats, harassment and violence? For many doctors, nurses and staff who work at abortion clinics, that’s exactly the world they live in, contending with a daily barrage … Continue reading
Originally published on the blog Cocktails and Cognac: Candid Conversations About Love and Relations. Reprinted with permission. I’m sure all of you have seen this because it has been EVERYWHERE on the net but it’s worth a society shot post on C&C still the same. The background of this video apparently began with a white … Continue reading
Cross-posted at Bitch Flicks So I arrived very late to the Mad Men party. But due to the urgings of my boyfriend Jeff and my girlfriends Lauren and Sarah H., I finally succumbed to its siren song and watched the show, catching up on all 4 seasons. As a self-proclaimed TV connoisseur, I’m picky about … Continue reading
Why are there fewer women than men in comedy? Where are all of the female comedians and writers? Is comedy a sexist industry? When talking about comedy, comedian Wanda Sykes once said, “…I think it’s harder for women because comedy is so opposite of being ladylike.” This adage comes to mind when thinking about the … Continue reading
Catfights have always garnered TV ratings and box office dollars. Last week, Bravo aired the Real Housewives of New York City reunion in 3 parts (I mean seriously, did they really need 3 episodes?!) dishing and rehashing their verbal catfights from the past season. On Hell’s Kitchen with Gordon Ramsey, chef Autumn continually told the … Continue reading
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