I initially thought this would be an annoyingly bro-tastic film with guidance and support strictly coming from the men in Superman’s life. But women play an equal role (although sadly their lives revolve around men), the importance of both femininity and masculinity is stressed and the film attempts to deconstruct hyper-masculinity.
Originally published at Bitch Flicks as part of Women of Color in Film and TV Week. Yelling to the Sky struck a visceral chord with me. I related to it in a way I often don’t with films. I’m not a biracial woman growing up impoverished, who turns to selling drugs as a means of …
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.
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
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
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
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
I have a confession to make. I’m not always reading feminist manifestas and animal-loving vegan blogs. I know, I know…you’re all shocked. In my spare time, I’m often perusing one of my fave sites, Apartment Therapy. You’ll find me ogling house tours, quirky home décor and teeny tiny apartment makeovers. I swear I was an … Continue reading
At 2012 “Women in the World” Summit, Hillary Clinton discussed importance of investing in women & how women must shape their own lives. Continue reading
So tomorrow’s St. Patrick’s Day…huzzah! As a vegan Bostonian (hey, St. Patty’s Day is a big deal here) who loves her libations, I thought I’d share some great links for vegan beer, wine and liquor. Wait, you thought you read that wrong…vegan beer and wine…isn’t alcohol vegan?? Sadly, no. When people go vegetarian or vegan, … Continue reading
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
So Monday morning, I woke up to the above Doonesbury comic in my inbox courtesy of the great feminist film site Feminema. I’m thrilled Garry Trudeau tackled the ridiculous and offensive mandatory ultrasound legislation in Texas. In Texas and Virgina, if you get an abortion, you’re “forced to get an ultrasound, view the image and … Continue reading
Originally published at Bitch Flicks. I was deliriously drunk with excitement to see Friends with Kids. I mean, a film starring Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Jon Hamm AND written and directed by a woman?? And not just any woman but writer Jennifer Westfeldt?! Yes, please! And yes, it’s funny. Really funny. I laughed so hard … Continue reading
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