The radical notion that women like good movies
Sunshine Cleaning: Ripley’s Pick or Ripley’s Rebuke? This is a film I wanted to love. It’s directed by a woman (Christine Jeffs). It’s written by a woman (Megan Holley). It stars two brilliant actors (Amy Adams and Emily Blunt), not to mention one of my favorite indie-actors, who co-stars (Mary Lynn Rajskub). And for the … Continue reading “Movie Review: Sunshine Cleaning”
Duplicity (2009). Written and directed by Tony Gilroy. Starring Julia Roberts and Clive Owen. Excellent supporting roles by Tom Wilkinson and Paul Giamatti. Duplicity has dropped out of the top box-office earners since its March 20th release; though it has earned a total of over $40 million domestically, that’s not enough to cover its budget … Continue reading “Movie Review: Duplicity”
April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. An odd coincidence is that Jody Hill’s Observe and Report is currently in theaters, and getting all kinds of attention for a rape scene that’s played as comedy. Worst of all, many out there are defending the movie as an edgy, dark comedy, and arguing that the scene … Continue reading “Observe and Report Roundup”
Los Ojos de Alicia (2005). Written and directed by Hugo Sanz. In Spanish (no English subtitles). I saw the short film Los Ojos de Alicia as part of the Cincinnati World Cinema 8th annual “Oscar Shorts,” which screens this year’s nominated short films, along with ‘bonus’ films (of which this is one; I’m not privy … Continue reading “Short Review: Los Ojos de Alicia”
Tune into your local PBS station tonight for the premiere of ARUSI Persian Wedding on Independent Lens. Description from Women Make Movies: For filmmaker Marjan Tehrani and her brother Alex, growing up Iranian-American has always meant being caught between two worlds. With unique perspective, intimate storytelling, and rich historical footage, Tehrani brings to life a … Continue reading “Reminder”
Last October, Stephanie reviewed Rachel Getting Married after seeing it in the theater. After rereading her post, I’d like to offer my response. First, the poster is a poor representation of the film. While you could argue that Kym (Hathaway) is the main character, the movie is really about her and her sister, Rachel (DeWitt). … Continue reading “Rachel Getting Married: A Response”
From the Independent Lens website: When the Tehranis are finally granted their Iranian passports, Alex, a photographer, and his American bride, Heather, an art gallery administrator, decide to make a trip from New York City to Iran to have a Persian wedding—just as Alex’s own Iranian father and American mother did in 1968, when Iran … Continue reading “Documentary Preview: Arusi Persian Wedding”
Here’s a selection of Sunday night’s Academy Award winners. Best Picture: Slumdog Millionaire Best Original Screenplay: Dustin Lance Black for Milk Best Adapted Screenplay: Simon Beaufoy for Slumdog Millionaire Best Actress: Kate Winslet in The Reader (While many think Winslet won for the wrong role, I’m glad to see her win. She’s a phenomenal actress. … Continue reading “Oscar Winners & Thoughts”
The Golden Globes aired January 11, 2009. For those that missed it, or who want a reminder, here are the winners from some of my favorite categories. For a complete list of nominees and winners, go to the official Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s Golden Globes page. Best Motion Picture – Drama: Slumdog Millionaire Best Actress … Continue reading “2009 Golden Globe Winners”
Against my better judgement, I always get excited about the Oscars. Maybe I fit the stereotype that calls them the female answer to the Superbowl. They never fail to disappoint, however, from inexplicable nominations and wins, to the movies that aren’t even recognized. This year looks to be no different, but–for the first time in … Continue reading “2009 Oscar Nominations”
Welcome to the first installment of a new feature on Bitch Flicks: Reviews in Conversation. We take a movie that’s worth talking about, and do just that. “This is some revolutionary shit. We’re tying up white women in Mississippi.” –John Singleton, on filming Black Snake Moan in the South Why does the revolution necessitate wholesale … Continue reading “Black Snake Moan: A Review in Conversation”
Female playwrights, too , have trouble getting their work produced. A group of female playwrights met yesterday in New York to talk about reasons why the NY market is so difficult, when other areas produce more of their plays. Some blame the lack on mostly-male artistic directors’ inability to connect with plays written by women, … Continue reading “It Isn’t Just the Movies”
