The radical notion that women like good movies
Adore film poster. Written by Erin Tatum. The original title of Adore was Two Mothers, which should give some indication of its Freudian undertones. Best friends since childhood, Lil (Naomi Watts) and Roz (Robin Wright) remain close throughout their lives. They have sons the same age: Roz has Tom (James Frecheville) and Lil has Ian (Xavier … Continue reading “She’s Too Old: Sexuality and the Threat of Aging in ‘Adore’”
This is a guest post by Marcela De Vivo. The history of sports films goes back as far as the history of the cinema itself, starting with Thomas Edison’s silent celebrations of strongmen and prizefighters to cerebral sports dramas like Moneyball. Given the second-class citizenship afforded to women’s sports, it’s no surprise that few of … Continue reading “Women in Sports Week: Documentaries That Inspire”
Outstanding Comedy Series 30 Rock (NBC): “Goodbye Forever, 30 Rock“ by Max Thornton The Big Bang Theory (CBS): “The Evolution of The Big Bang Theory“ by Rachel Redfern Girls (HBO): “Girls and Sex and the City Both Handle Abortion With Humor” by Megan Kearns Louie (FX): “Listening and the Art of Good Storytelling in Louis … Continue reading “2013 Emmy Nominations: Get Your Feminist Commentary Here!”
Jumping the Broom poster. Written by Janyce Denise Glasper Uh oh! Sabrina Watson has done it again! “I promise you, God, if you get me out of this situation, I’ll only share my cookies with the man I marry,” she exclaims subconsciously. Jumping the Broom is Arlene Gibbs first screenwriting credit. Jumping The Broom, co-written … Continue reading “Wedding Week: "Jumping The Broom" Addresses Racial Hangups While Marrying Ancestral Tradition”
Arrested Development promo. Written by Leigh Kolb Spoilers ahead! When Arrested Development first aired in 2003, the news cycle was heavy with stories of Enron-like corporate scandals and the escalating Iraq War. The first run of the series–from 2003 to 2006–relied heavily on inspiration from news stories about crooked corporations and wartime scandals to draw the Bluth … Continue reading “‘Arrested Development’s Mancession: Economic and Gender Meltdowns in Season 4”
This is a guest review by Marcia Herring. Movie poster for Spring Breakers In a lifetime, how many chances are we granted to truly reinvent ourselves? Growing up, I would often daydream about taking a trip: leaving my conservative duds, Midwestern accent, and semi-closeted life behind me. I would wake up and magically be able … Continue reading “Travel Films Week: ‘Spring Breakers’ Forever”
Where Have All the Women Gone in Movies? by Rebecca Keegan via Los Angeles Times Lucy Liu: “People See Sandra Bullock in a Romantic Comedy, Not Me” by Jorge Rivas via Colorlines Lucy Liu Talks Candidly about Racism and Stereotypes in Hollywood by S.E. Smith via XO Jane My Medical Choice by Angelina Jolie via … Continue reading “Bitch Flicks’ Weekly Picks”
An advertisement for Good Hair. Written by Janyce Denise Glasper “Why should you get a perm?” asks Chris Rock, narrator and co-writer of Good Hair, speaking to a little girl who has endured the burning sensations of relaxers–“the nap antidote” and/or “creamy crack” since age three. “Because you’re supposed to,” she replies. Good Hair. It … Continue reading “Good Hair From Root To End: Why Is Nappiness Still Considered A Sin?”
Movie poster for Side Effects Written by Stephanie Rogers. Includes massive spoilers. Massive. When I saw Side Effects about a month ago, I found myself eye-rolling my way through the entire second half of the film. I liked the first half, mostly because I like looking at Channing Tatum, but when he left the film, … Continue reading “"Would You Have Treated Her Differently If She Was a Man?": A Review of ‘Side Effects’”
Les demoiselles de Rochefort (1967) Guest post written by Lou Flandrin. This masterpiece by Jacques Demy is definitely the most important movie of my childhood. Part of it is probably due to the hours I spent listening to the cheerful singing while going away on vacation with my family. Singing in the car is the … Continue reading “Foreign Film Week: Growing Up with ‘Les Demoiselles de Rochefort’”
Written by Amanda Rodriguez Gigli, the abomination masquerading as a film, is generally regarded as a pretty dang terrible movie. Plot? Action? Character development? Pathos? Entertainment? Nah, Gigli does away with those archaic devices and goes straight for the…boredom, offensiveness, unlikeable characters, and bad, bad, badness. How Christopher Walken and Al Pacino were coerced into … Continue reading “‘Gigli’ and the Male Fantasy of the Lesbian Turned Straight”
Written by Amanda Rodriguez Gigli, the abomination masquerading as a film, is generally regarded as a pretty dang terrible movie. Plot? Action? Character development? Pathos? Entertainment? Nah, Gigli does away with those archaic devices and goes straight for the…boredom, offensiveness, unlikeable characters, and bad, bad, badness. How Christopher Walken and Al Pacino were coerced into … Continue reading “Gigli and the Male Fantasy of the Lesbian Turned Straight”
