The radical notion that women like good movies
Mia Wasikowska and Glenn Close in ‘Albert Nobbs’ “You don’t have to be anything but what you are.” Hubert Page (Janet McTeer) tells the titular Albert Nobbs played by Glenn Close. But in a time where women possessed no status, no rights – when your only options were as a wife, servant or prostitute – … Continue reading “‘Albert Nobbs’ Review: Exploring Constrictions of Gender & Class”
Julie Dash speaking at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival In 1991, Julie Dash won the Sundance Excellence in Cinematography Award for Daughters of the Dust. Set in 1902, the film examines the lives of a family’s Gullah (also sometimes called Geechee) culture, which still thrives on the Sea Islands, off the coast of South Carolina … Continue reading “Quote of the Day: Julie Dash”
(L-R): Kat Dennings, Matthew Moy, Beth Behrs; ‘2 Broke Girls’ still frame Written by Lady T. Originally published at The Funny Feminist. Cross-posted with permission. I watch 2 Broke Girls. Do you watch 2 Broke Girls? Watching that show from a social justice perspective is a bizarre experiment in emotional whiplash. On the one hand, … Continue reading “Guest Writer Wednesday: ‘2 Broke Girls:’ How NOT to Respond to Criticism that Your Show is Racist”
Pariah (2011) This is a guest post from Carrie Nelson. I enjoyed many films in 2011. All of my favorite films of the year, however, were the ones that unnerved me with their honesty, sticking in my thoughts long after the end credits rolled. One of those films was Martha Marcy May Marlene, which I’ve … Continue reading “Guest Writer Wednesday: Review – Pariah”
Megan Fox in Transformers This guest post by Melanie Taylor previously appeared at her site The Feminist Guide to Hollywood in June 2011. For a while on my blog, I had the pleasure of highlighting various men who were espousing impressive feminist rhetoric in the Hollywood landscape. Today, I do not have that pleasure. Actor … Continue reading “Guest Writer Wednesday: Shia LeBeouf Mocks Megan Fox for Feminist Thinking”
Gina Carano as Mallory Kane in ‘Haywire’ 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? … Continue reading “‘Haywire’ Review: Gender and an Ass-Kicking Woman”
Maria Bello as Detective Jane Timoney on NBC’s “Prime Suspect” Some argue women fare better on television than in films. The roles are more complex, 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 … Continue reading “Saying Goodbye to ‘Prime Suspect’ and One of My Fave Badass Female Characters”
Since yesterday was Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a federal holiday, I thought it was more important to post something specific about race in the United States than an analysis of the Golden Globes. However, it turns out there’s still a lot to say about race with regards to the awards. More about that–and my … Continue reading “2012 Golden Globe Analysis”
Margaret Cho Rightfully Loses Her Shit by Margaret Cho from Jezebel Kicking It on Kickstarter by Kathleen Sweeney from Women’s Media Center Melissa Harris-Perry Talks MSNBC Show, Stereotypes of Black Women on ‘Colbert Report’ (video) from Huffington Post Why “Yes, But” Is the Wrong Response to Misogyny by Greta Christina from freethoughtblogs.com This is why we … Continue reading “Bitch Flicks’ Weekly Picks”
Every week the Women’s Media Center hosts a tweetup–called #sheparty–to discuss issues of women and, uh, media. Last Wednesday the topic of biopics came up–specifically, the fact that there are currently two films in production about Linda Lovelace. Who? I had to look her up to remind me of where I’d heard that name before … Continue reading “Question of the Day: Biopic Wishes”
Yesterday the Athena Film Festival, which takes place February 9 – 12 at Barnard College in New York City, announced its lineup–and is it a good one! The festival, created by Melissa Silverstein of Women and Hollywood and Kathryn Kolbert of the Athena Center for Leadership Studies at Barnard College, highlights women in film–whether behind … Continue reading “2nd Annual Athena Film Festival”
Lisbeth Salander (Rooney Mara) in “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” Cross-posted from The Opinioness of the World. Lisbeth Salander consumes my thoughts. I’ve spent the last year and a half reading, writing, analyzing, debating and discussing the punk hacker. As a huge fan of the books and the original Swedish films, I was NOT … Continue reading “In ‘The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo’ Remake, Rooney Mara’s Captivating Portrayal Proves Lisbeth Salander Still a Feminist Icon”
