Animated Children’s Films: Monsters vs. Aliens: Animation Finds Girl Power

This is a guest review by Amanda Krauss. Note: This is adapted from a review I wrote on March 28, 2009, after seeing the movie when it first came out. Although this was the fist movie to be fully produced in 3D, I didn’t see the 3-D/IMAX version. Nor had I seen the original, nor … Continue reading “Animated Children’s Films: Monsters vs. Aliens: Animation Finds Girl Power”

Movies We Won’t Review: Miss March and I Love You, Man

It’s not that we have anything against male-centered movies, it’s just that we have better things to do. These two, in particular, inspire staying home and saving our money. Check out what other female critics have to say. I Love You, Man MaryAnn Johanson of FlickFilosopher: Conform, Man, Conform Renee Scolaro Mora of PopMatters: Man … Continue reading “Movies We Won’t Review: Miss March and I Love You, Man”

Women in Politics Week: ‘The Young Victoria’: Family Values as Land Grab

Guest post by Erin Blackwell. I wanted to watch The Young Victoria (2009) because Miranda Richardson’s in it and I’m going through a watch-everything-she’s-in phase. Richardson talked up the film in an interview with the Daily Mail online. And I quote: “I spent my time cross stitching,” she revealed. “But I made it fun by … Continue reading “Women in Politics Week: ‘The Young Victoria’: Family Values as Land Grab”