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LGBTQI Week: Stranger in a Queer Land: How ‘But I’m a Cheerleader’ and Susan Sontag Defined My Trembling Identity

This is a guest review by Eva Phillips. It might come off as a bit absurd, even an effrontery to some, to suggest that a film in which RuPaul must resist the titillation of a faux-fellatio on a pitchfork and bigotry is gleefully bellowed in the hate mantra “Silly faggots, dicks are for chicks!” is … Continue reading “LGBTQI Week: Stranger in a Queer Land: How ‘But I’m a Cheerleader’ and Susan Sontag Defined My Trembling Identity”

Women & Gender at the 2012 Indie Spirit Awards

(L-R): ‘Pariah’ Producer Nekisa Cooper & Writer/Director Dee Rees, winning John Cassavetes Award So I groaned the moment I discovered Seth Rogen was hosting the Independent Spirit Awards, which aired last Saturday night on IFC. I mean, after his shitshow appearance at the Golden Globes, making that sexual harassment comment to Kate Beckinsale on-stage, I’m … Continue reading “Women & Gender at the 2012 Indie Spirit Awards”

2012 Oscar Nominations Roundup

The Oscars air this Sunday night on ABC. Thanks to all who contributed reviews of this year’s Academy Award nominees! Best Picture: The Artist The Descendants reviewed by Stephanie Brown Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close reviewed by Jennifer Kiefer The Help reviewed by elle Hugo reviewed by Scott Mendelson Midnight in Paris reviewed by Megan Kearns … Continue reading “2012 Oscar Nominations Roundup”

2012 Indie Spirit Nominations Roundup

The Indie Spirit Awards air this Saturday night on IFC. A big thanks to all who contributed reviews of the Indie Spirit nominees. Best Feature: The Descendants reviewed by Stephanie Brown The Artist reviewed by Candice Frederick Take Shelter reviewed by Carrie Nelson Drive reviewed by Leigh Kolb Beginners reviewed by Megan Ryland 50/50 reviewed by Josh … Continue reading “2012 Indie Spirit Nominations Roundup”

Call for Writers — UPDATE!

Last week, we put out a call for writers to submit reviews and character analyses of both the Independent Spirit and Oscar nominees in the best picture and acting categories. We’ve gotten a wonderful response, so I want to give up an update on what’s left.  All submissions must be received no later than Friday, … Continue reading “Call for Writers — UPDATE!”

2012 Oscar Nominations

  I just watched the live announcement of the Oscar nominations. My only thoughts right now are 1) Where the hell is Tilda Swinton’s nomination for We Need to Talk About Kevin? 2) Did Woody Allen’s piece of shit film Midnight in Paris seriously get a best picture nomination? 3) Yay Melissa McCarthy! 4) The … Continue reading “2012 Oscar Nominations”

2012 Independent Spirit Award Nominees

2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards Although the Spirit Award nominees were announced some time ago, we haven’t covered them until now. And, since the Academy Awards air the day after the Spirit Awards, I always think of the two in tandem. If the Golden Globes (and the Oscar buzz) are any indication, however, it looks … Continue reading “2012 Independent Spirit Award Nominees”

2012 Golden Globe Analysis

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”

2012 Golden Globe Nominations

Here they are! I don’t have much to say about these (yet), but if we’ve reviewed them or commented on them, I’ll link you up. Best Motion Picture — Drama “The Descendants”“The Help”“Hugo”“The Ides of March”“Moneyball”“War Horse” Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Drama Glenn Close, “Albert Nobbs”Viola Davis, “The Help”Rooney … Continue reading “2012 Golden Globe Nominations”

Ripley’s Pick: Meek’s Cutoff

Meek’s Cutoff (2010) Meek’s Cutoff is the kind of quiet movie that doesn’t get a lot of attention–or box office dollars–but should. Set in 1845 on the Oregon Trail (insert obligatory joke about the Oregon Trail computer game), three families make their way west with the help of Stephen Meek (Bruce Greenwood), but soon realize … Continue reading “Ripley’s Pick: Meek’s Cutoff”

Preview: Meek’s Cutoff – A Feminist Western?

Shirley Henderson, Zoe Kazan, and Michelle Williams star in Meek’s Cutoff I’ve never really talked about my love for Westerns here, or all of my jumbled ideas about the genre and feminism (someday I’ll write a long post about it, or an essay, or a book). But, let me try to (briefly) sum up my … Continue reading “Preview: Meek’s Cutoff – A Feminist Western?”

2011 Spirit Award Winners

The 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards Ceremony took place on Saturday night–the night before the Academy Awards–and aired on IFC. (Which I didn’t watch, because I don’t get IFC.) In terms of who and which films were nominated, there was a good bit of crossover this year for indie films: four of the five Best … Continue reading “2011 Spirit Award Winners”