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.
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
Hope everyone had a merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Winter Solstice! Want to know what was cooking in The Opinioness’ kitchen for Christmas?? I didn’t have to cook too much as my boyfriend Jeff and I visited his cousin’s house. She graciously prepared a fabulous vegan nut loaf accompanied by salad and mashed butternut … Continue reading
Well the holiday season is underway and Christmas looms around the corner. I have a few traditions that I do each year. I watch holiday movies (Miracle on 34th Street, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Christmas Eve on Sesame Street and It’s a Wonderful Life), decorate my apartment (even if I forgo tree-trimming and it’s … Continue reading
Much like the White Swan and the Black Swan in the film Black Swan, there’s the film critic Opinioness and the feminist Opinioness. One loved the film; the other had a few problems with it. Black Swan, a frenzied allegory, follows Natalie Portman as Nina Sayers, a principal ballet dancer in NYC. She auditions to … Continue reading
If you had an abortion, would you tell anyone? Would you talk about with your friends or family? Or might you discuss it online with strangers? A media frenzy soon followed after Steph Herold, an amazing pro-choice activist, tweeted the #IHadAnAbortion hashtag on Twitter about a month ago. For those who don’t know, hashtags are … Continue reading
I previously wrote about my amazing culinary experience at Disney’s Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant at Hollywood Studios. It was 16 years ago, yet I STILL fondly remember their Beef Mushroom Stroganoff. Not a vegetarian at that time, I ate whatever wanted, not bound by dietary restrictions. Fast-forward to over a decade later, I’m now a … Continue reading
Okay so everyone’s favorite political villain…yes, Sarah Palin, I’m talking to you…is in the media yet AGAIN. A new TV show on TLC, on Barbara Walters’ 10 Most Fascinating People TV special, supposedly rigging daughter Bristol’s Dancing with the Stars votes…ahh I should’ve known she wasn’t going away any time soon. While I don’t care … Continue reading
By now I’m sure you’ve all heard about Mr. Wikileaks Julian Assange and his arrest. He’s charged with alleged rape and sexual assault. The women involved claim the sex began consensually and then when they told him to stop due to lack of condom usage, he wouldn’t. Well my friends, that’s rape. But not all … Continue reading
Equal pay for equal jobs…seems like a no-brainer, right? But of course not all have shared that view throughout history…or even today for that matter. If you’ve read my previous posts, you know I talk a lot about the importance of equal pay (it’s one of my many mantras) and fair treatment in the workplace. … Continue reading
Craving controversy? Seeking insights? Wondering where The Opinioness has been hiding?? I’ve been on a much-needed relaxing vacation. But don’t worry, I’ll be back on Monday, inundating you with all of my fabulous opinions. So what’s on The Opinioness’ agenda you ask? Well, let’s see…I’ll be writing about everything feminist and vegan from the #ihadanabortion … Continue reading
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