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.
A child of the 80s, I grew up watching TV shows like Murder She Wrote and Love Boat. Living with my grandparents for 6 years clearly influenced my viewing pattern! But my favorite show of all was Golden Girls. Humorous and feel-good, I didn’t realize at the time it was such a cutting edge show. … Continue reading
Happy Meat-Free Monday! Here is a hearty recipe that is so easy and quick to make. You’ll want to use a thick pasta like linguine to retain its texture against the thick and creamy sauce. Use any vegetables you like but I would recommend sturdy veggies like broccoli and cauliflower. The mixtures of salty, sweet … Continue reading
Sex and the City is one of my all-time fave shows. I simply adore it. As a result of watching it over and over, I can and do quote lines from each episode. I’ve even been on the SATC tour in NYC (which I highly recommend!). While I was thrilled to see the first movie … Continue reading
It’s that time again…Happy Meat-Free Monday! As today is Memorial Day, many people have cookouts to celebrate. So I thought it would be a great idea to share this portabella mushroom burger recipe. Portabella mushrooms are the “steaks” of the vegetarian/vegan world. They are so delish! A versatile dish, you can either eat them grilled, … Continue reading
Does watching powerful women fight crime and kick ass on-screen inspire other women? Does it shatter barriers of gender roles? Last month, my fave blogger Melissa Silverstein at Women & Hollywood explored this very question: do women in action films break gender stereotypes? She came across a new study that emphatically said no. Silverstein examined … Continue reading
Happy Meat-Free Monday, Everyone! Sorry for the late post…you can blame it on my date with the series finale of LOST…sigh…such a wonderful episode and show, but I digress. Onto the cooking! This is an incredibly easy and tasty dish. It’s not an authentic Thai recipe but it does have the requisite ingredients of coconut … Continue reading
Interview written by Sarah Hudson. Originally published at My Ideas Is Just Better. Reprinted with permission. As my last post discussed the supposed battle between single women and mothers, from my own perspective as a single lady, I thought I would provide the opposite view…that of a mom. My fellow blogger Sarah Hudson (My Ideas … Continue reading
My mother, who lives in Florida, faces a daily barrage of questions from her friends regarding my marital status. They want to know when I’m going to settle down, get married and have children. Apparently to them, as a single woman in her early 30s, I’ve been relegated to the role of eccentric spinster. As … Continue reading
Some people perceive vegans to be food-haters but nothing could be further from the truth for this vegan! I absolutely love to eat, as do many of my veg comrades. But I do miss some non-veg dishes. I used to love pot pie with its flaky crust, warm vegetables hiding underneath mixed with gooey gravy. … Continue reading
Oh, Boston…steeped in history from the Freedom Trail to the Public Library yet so stuck in puritanical tradition, like having bars close at 2am and the T shutting down around midnight. Trust me, as a vegan living in this quaint city, it’s not easy. Boston may be no vegan Mecca like NYC. But there are … Continue reading
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