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Six Types of Political Movies (Spoiler: This Genre Includes Literally All Movies)

All art is political. That’s what they teach you in art school, and it’s what they teach you in criticism school. It’s apparently not what they teach you in internet troll school.

Bitch Flicks’ Weekly Picks

Tyler Perry’s Rape Problem by Carolyn Edgar Jessica Chastain, “Roles for Women Have Taken a Step Back” by Sasha Stone via Women and Hollywood Think ‘The Walking Dead’ Has a Woman Problem? Here’s the Source by Simon Abrams via The Village Voice Rick Ross, Don Draper, and the Fantasy World of Masculinity by Mychal Denzel … Continue reading “Bitch Flicks’ Weekly Picks”

The Ten Most-Read Posts from January 2013

Did you miss these popular posts on Bitch Flicks? If so, here’s your chance to catch up.  “Silver Linings Playbook, or, As I Like to Call It: FuckYeahJenniferLawrence” by Stephanie Rogers “Zero Dark Thirty Raises Questions on Gender and Torture, Gives No Easy Answers” by Megan Kearns “The Evolution of The Big Bang Theory“ by … Continue reading “The Ten Most-Read Posts from January 2013”

2013 Oscar Week: The Roundup

Academy Awards Commentary: “Oscar Hosts Preferable to Seth MacFarlane: An Abbreviated List” by Robin Hitchcock “This Needs No Explanation” by Stephanie Rogers “Fun with Stats: Best Actor/Actress Nominations vs. Best Picture Nominations” by Robin Hitchcock “5 People Who Should Host the Oscars at Some Point” by Lady T “Fun with Stats: Winners of Oscars for … Continue reading “2013 Oscar Week: The Roundup”

2013 Oscar Week: Best Actress Nominee Rundown

Written by Rachel Redfern. This year’s nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role has the most diverse age of any Best Actress nomination field. Ever. With Emmanuelle Riva leading at the graceful age of eighty-five and Quvenzhané Wallis blooming at the energetic age of nine, can we just say, ‘Yes!’ I enjoy the Academy … Continue reading “2013 Oscar Week: Best Actress Nominee Rundown”

2013 Oscar Week: Maya from ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Is an Emotional Character

Guest post written by Alison Vingiano, originally published at AGV Notes. Cross-posted with permission. The movie theater was already packed when I found my seat on Sunday afternoon. When the lights dimmed, the screen stayed dark. Phone calls from September 11, 2001 echoed throughout the room. I don’t think anybody breathed for the first three … Continue reading “2013 Oscar Week: Maya from ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Is an Emotional Character”

Bitch Flicks’ Weekly Picks

I’ve Spent 12 Years Surrounded by Hollywood Peen. Where Are the Women Directors? by Eden Sher via Jezebel ‘Beautiful Creatures’ Star Viola Davis On Why Her Character Isn’t a Maid in the Adaptation (Q & A) by Rebecca Ford via The Hollywood Reporter This Week in Fat Stigma: Melissa McCarthy Is a “Fat Hippo” and … Continue reading “Bitch Flicks’ Weekly Picks”

2013 Academy Awards Diversity Checklist

Written by Lady T I want to talk a little about the Oscar nominees this year. (“But, Lady T, you talk too much about the Oscars.” “Oh yeah? Your MOM talks too much about the Oscars!”) Seriously, she can’t shut up about him.   Mostly, I want to talk about the Oscars in terms of … Continue reading “2013 Academy Awards Diversity Checklist”

2013 Academy Awards Diversity Checklist

Written by Lady T I want to talk a little about the Oscar nominees this year. (“But, Lady T, you talk too much about the Oscars.” “Oh yeah? Your MOM talks too much about the Oscars!”) Seriously, she can’t shut up about him.   Mostly, I want to talk about the Oscars in terms of … Continue reading “2013 Academy Awards Diversity Checklist”

Fun with Stats: Best Actor/Actress Nominations vs. Best Picture Nominations

Written by Robin Hitchcock Last year’s Best Actress and Best Actor Oscar winners, Meryl Streep and Jean Dujardin. The Iron Lady was not nominated for Best Picture. The Artist was nominated for and won Best Picture. It’s February, which means it is the Dog Days of Oscar Season. So for this week’s post I’ve done what … Continue reading “Fun with Stats: Best Actor/Actress Nominations vs. Best Picture Nominations”

2013 Golden Globes Week: The Roundup

Cecil B. DeMille Award: presented to Jodie Foster “Cecil B. DeMille Award Recipient Jodie Foster: Credibility Over Celebrity” by Robin Hitchcock Lincoln: nominated for Best Picture, Drama; Best Director, Steven Spielberg; Best Actor, Drama, Daniel Day-Lewis; Best Supporting Actress, Sally Field; Best Supporting Actor, Tommy Lee Jones; Best Screenplay, Tony Kushner; Best Original Score, John … Continue reading “2013 Golden Globes Week: The Roundup”