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.
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
On Friday and Saturday last week, I worked all day and night at a conference my job hosted. Due to the long hours, the panelists, participants and staff all received breakfast, lunch and dinner. But what’s a vegan to do in a non-veg world?? Luckily, I was able to order special meals in advance for … Continue reading
As someone who hasn’t been in high school for 15 years, I still remember those horrible years. A mouthy, nerdy outcast, I loathed high school. I survived it remembering that one day it would all be over and I would be far away. But for some teens, they can’t ever imagine another existence other than … Continue reading
As some of you may have noticed, I have an “Ask The Opinioness“ box on the right-hand side of my posts, encouraging interested readers in having me review films, books or recipes. Well, I’m delighted to say, someone emailed me asking me to review their recipe!! Fiona Morgan, aka Fi, is an artist and blogger … Continue reading
I will never forget the conversation I had with my mother during the 2008 presidential election. My mother instilled in me a love of politics. She took me with her whenever she went to vote. Every night, she and my grandfather would debate current affairs. I come from a family of Republicans, perhaps strange considering … Continue reading
When I lived in Western Massachusetts, my favorite restaurant was Fusion. A trendy establishment (now it appears to have more of a cafe ambiance), they served tapas, sushi and martinis. I always ordered vegetarian risotto, their most delectable dish. It was my first time tasting the piquant flavor of truffle oil, which they drizzled over … Continue reading
I know, I know…you’re all thinking, “What’s The Opinioness doing posting a recipe on a Friday??” But I wanted to share a recipe with all of you in honor of World Vegetarian Day! October 1st isn’t only World Vegetarian Day, it also kicks off Vegetarian Awareness Month. Cutting out meat just one day a week, … Continue reading
I read cookbooks, the way most people read novels. I watch cooking shows, dreaming of their glorious stainless steel kitchens. I love to cook but that wasn’t always so. Growing up, my mother hated cooking, a result of being forced to make meals while my parents were married. After their divorce, my mother vowed never … Continue reading
One of my absolute favorite meals of all time occurred at Disney World. Yep, Disney World. Many years ago, I ate at the Brown Derby at Hollywood Studios (then it was MGM Studios). Piano playing filled the air while I supped on delectable Beef Stroganoff. While I hadn’t become a vegetarian yet, it wasn’t the … Continue reading
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