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.
Cross-posted at Bitch Flicks. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past year, you’ve undoubtedly heard about the international phenomenon that is Swedish author Stieg Larsson’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. As I often lament the lack of strong female characters in books and film, I was intrigued to descend into the … Continue reading
Happy Independence Day, Everyone! In honor of America’s birthday, I thought I’d kick off Meat-Free Monday a little early and share a couple of recipes. I know many of you will be celebrating with picnics, BBQs and fireworks. For me, when I think of a summer picnic, potato salad springs to mind. Of course, I … Continue reading
Last weekend, I traveled to New York City. I adore NYC…the noise, the lights, the architecture, art, hustle and bustle…simply everything. Even when I had to descend into the sweltering bowels of Hades (aka subway stations…why no fans, MTA??) drenched in sweat; my love still didn’t ebb. Hopefully, I’ll be able to call it home … Continue reading
My friend Deb asked me to provide a vegan mac and cheese recipe…my first request!! Of course I was happy to oblige. Most people are skeptical about vegan mac and cheese. And I can’t blame them…a lot of it sucks. There are loads of recipes out there…many using cashews or vegetables for the sauce. I’ve … 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
Happy Meat-Free Monday and Happy Summer Solstice, aka the first day of summer! For some reason, Latin cuisine always reminds me of summer. This dish is more like a “lazy” empanada as I don’t make the dough from scratch. For this recipe, I prefer to use store-bought tortillas. Instead of the half-moon/semi-circular look of … Continue reading
As you all know, I love movies and I love food. This past Friday night, I fused those two passions as I saw the new documentary FRESH playing at the Brattle Theatre in Harvard Square. Directed and produced by Ana Sofia Joanes, it focuses on the shift away from industrialized factory farming and the farmers … Continue reading
I am a huge fan of Kate Nash. I loved the first album from this spunky, outspoken Brit. She’s the kind of woman you want to grab a beer with and whose closet you want to raid. Starting out by garnering a devoted following on MySpace, the singer/songwriter’s first album was a unique blend of … Continue reading
Happy Meat-Free Monday, Everyone! This is a lovely dish for brunch, holidays, or anytime. With the filling, you’ll get a nice array of colors with the green broccoli, red tomatoes and a yellow “egg” color from the turmeric. And while it’s all about the taste, a nice presentation never hurts. Most people are intimidated by … Continue reading
As I’ve been living veg for 15 years now, I’ve encountered many assumptions about veganism. So I’ll be your vegan ambassador and dispel some pervasive myths out there. Continue reading
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