Cross-posted at Fem2pt0. Well, folks…PETA is at it again. No strangers to utilizing sexism and misogyny, they’ll do whatever it takes to garner attention for animal rights. With their latest ad campaign, they prove that nothing is too taboo to manipulate. Their latest offensive ad, “Boyfriend Went Vegan and Knocked the Bottom out of Me,” … Continue reading
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Bitch Flicks’ Oscar/Independent Spirit Award Series: ‘Midnight in Paris’ and Its Woman Problem
Originally published at Bitch Flicks as part of their 2012 Oscar/Independent Spirit Award Series. I’ve never understood why people adore Woody Allen and lavish him with accolades. I’ve never liked his films. Nope, not even the adored Annie Hall, aside from the FABulous fashions donned by Diane Keaton. I know, I know…I’ve braced myself for … Continue reading
Athena Film Festival Celebrates Films on Women & Leadership
As I shared in my last post, I’m headed to my fave city in the world…New York City!! What does The Opinioness have planned? A weekend at a feminist film festival! Movies with strong women…huzzah! I’m attending the 2nd Annual Athena Film Festival, which showcases films on women and leadership. Held at Barnard College and … Continue reading
‘Haywire’ Review: Is an Ass-Kicking Woman Enough to Change Gender Roles On-Screen?
Originally published at Bitch Flicks. Who is Gina Carano? That question might haunt you after watching Haywire or seeing its trailer. We need more women in films, especially in the action genre. But is having a film revolve around a tough, smart female protagonist who kicks ass enough to change gender roles on-screen? With an … Continue reading
Saying Goodbye to “Prime Suspect” and One of My Fave Badass Female Characters
Originally published at Bitch Flicks. Some argue women fare better on television than in films. The roles are more complex roles, with more feminist issues explored. One of the most interesting female protagonists I’ve watched in a long time? Detective Jane Timoney on Prime Suspect. A show I love that sadly comes to an end … Continue reading
Trailers for ‘Snow White & the Huntsman’ and ‘Mirror, Mirror’ Perpetuate Stereotypes of Women, Beauty & Aging
Two upcoming films, Snow White and the Huntsman and Mirror, Mirror, may have transformed Snow White into a warrior but sadly the marketing’s messages remain the same. — Don’t trust other women, they’re your enemies. As women age, they obsess over their fading beauty, jealous of younger women. You just need a strong, handsome man to … Continue reading
6 Posts Tackling Toxic Beauty Norms, Diets & Body Image for “Healthy Weight Week”
Many women have unhealthy relationships with food and their bodies. The media bombards us with images of thin, photoshopped bodies that transcend reality. We will never attain those unrealistic images we see on TV and in glossy magazines. Models don’t even look like that, every “flaw” airbrushed away. Yet we attack our bodies, often starving … Continue reading
Exciting News!! The Opinioness Is Now a Contributor for the Feminist Film Blog ‘Bitch Flicks!’
I am so excited to announce that Bitch Flicks has kindly invited me, The Opinioness, to become a Contributor!! I’m an obsessive film buff and a long-time Bitch Flicks fan. I constantly watch movies and TV series, analyzing feminist themes, gender roles, sexism and the portrayal of women. For the past 2 years, I’ve written and … Continue reading
Raise Your Glass: Top 10 Blog Posts of 2011
Happy New Year, Everyone!! Counting down from 10 to 1…enjoy the top 10 blog posts of 2011: 10. Saying No to Babyville: ‘How I Met Your Mother’ One of the Few TV Shows to Explore a Childfree Life for Women Women aren’t broken, incomplete, unfeminine or any other nonsensical bullshit if they choose not to … Continue reading
The Weight of Words: ‘How Much Do You Weigh?’ Project Opens Door to Discuss Body Image & Taboo of Weight Shame
“Have you lost weight?” “You look so skinny!” “These jeans make my ass look fat.” These are some of the things we as women say to one another…and to ourselves. Our discourse may revolve around weight but we don’t share how much we weigh. Declaring your weight can be a radical act. Exposing and exploring … Continue reading
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