The radical notion that women like good movies
This review by Janyce Denise Glasper previously appeared at Bitch Flicks as part of our series on Animated Children’s Films. The Princess and the Frog (2009) The Princess and the Frog is a Disney milestone for two reasons: it is the first hand-drawn animated motion picture from the company since 2004’s Home on The Range … Continue reading “Women and Gender in Musicals Week: The Princess and the Frog”
Julie Andrews as Mary Poppins “Practically perfect in every way,” declares Mary Poppins, the quirky, assertive and indomitable nanny played with effervescence by stage and screen legend Julie Andrews. For me, that quote could pretty much sum up not only our protagonist but the film itself. I’ve been watching Mary Poppins ever since I was … Continue reading “Women and Gender in Musicals Week: Accidental Feminism in ‘Mary Poppins’”
This is a guest review by Jessica Freeman-Slade. When Bitch Flicks first put out the call for a review of the movie musical landscape, this was the first movie that came to mind. It has all the elements of a great movie musical: the hummable ditties of Kiss Me, Kate, the buoyant dance sequences of … Continue reading “Women and Gender in Musicals Week: Bros Before Hoes, or How Kidnapping Makes for Great Dance Numbers: on ‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’”
This review by Myrna Waldron previously appeared at Bitch Flicks on September 13, 2012. Corpse Bride Poster (Source: Wikipedia.org) Corpse Bride is that odd film that is both original and derivative at the same time. Based on a Yiddish folk tale, it is a stop-motion animated film directed by bizarre auteur Tim Burton, and featuring … Continue reading “Women and Gender in Musicals Week: The Reception of Corpse Bride”
This review by FeministDisney previously appeared at Bitch Flicks as part of our series on Animated Children’s Films. Nala to Simba: “Pinned you again.” Overall FeministDisney Rating: **, 2/4 stars (see below for specific categories that feed into this) The Lion King is an interesting movie to pick apart. I think when it comes to … Continue reading “Women and Gender in Musicals Week: The Lion King: Just Good, or Feminist Good?”
This review by Karina Wilson previously appeared at Bitch Flicks as part of our series on Animated Children’s Films. Much has been written about Mulan since its release in 1998, largely because the intentions of the film-makers are so obvious, and so crass. If you buy into the movie’s ethos, you’ll believe that Mulan is … Continue reading “Women and Gender in Musicals Week: Mulan: The Twinkie Defense”
This review by Candice Frederick previously appeared at Reel Talk and is cross-posted with permission. Continuing Hollywood’s long and steady trip down memory lane comes the nostalgia-soaked adaptation of the smash hit Broadway show, Rock of Ages. And at this leg of the expedition, we arrive at the year 1987. In the era of … Continue reading “Women and Gender in Musicals Week: ‘Rock of Ages’ Warms Your 80s-Loving Little Heart With a Cheesy Two-Hour Music Video”
Occupy Wall Street started a year ago this Monday. The movement came out of a recession and an underemployed youth culture. So, of course I want to look at a film that follows the frustrations that young people face in an economic crisis. Unfortunately, save for Lena Dunham productions, there isn’t a lot of that … Continue reading “‘Reality Bites,’ ‘Slackers’ and the Movies Made About Underemployed Youth”
Occupy Wall Street started a year ago this Monday. The movement came out of a recession and an underemployed youth culture. So, of course I want to look at a film that follows the frustrations that young people face in an economic crisis. Unfortunately, save for Lena Dunham productions, there isn’t a lot of that … Continue reading “Reality Bites Slackers: and the Movies Made About Underemployed Youth”
Conservative political blogger and CNN Contributor Erick Erickson, who apparently thinks women are nothing more than talking vaginas Here we go again. Another sexist conservative pundit makes yet another misogynistic slur against women. Douchebag conservative political blogger and commentator Erick Erickson, aka “CNN’s Resident Conservative Jackass,” responded to the DNC’s impressive roster of accomplished women … Continue reading “Asshat CNN Contributor Erick Erickson Wants to Silence Powerful Women by Reducing Them to Vaginas”
Written by Lady T. The fourth season of Arrested Development is in production, and fans are blueing themselves in delight. Every time I turn around, entertainment news is buzzing with more information about the show’s upcoming revival. Right after we fans calm down over our initial excitement at seeing Jason Bateman’s tweet of the first … Continue reading “A Feminist Look at The Women of ‘Arrested Development’”
Trigger Warning: Domestic Abuse Chris Brown scowling We all know what Chris Brown did. His brutal beating of then-girlfriend Rihanna has made a permanent mark on his career. On Twitter, it’s easy to see how divisive the situation has gotten. Most people are disgusted with Brown, and often tweet taunts to him about his violent … Continue reading “Quote of the Day: Clementine Ford Calls Out Hollywood’s Excusing Of Domestic Abuse”
