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Women in Science Fiction Week: The Strong, Intelligent and Diverse Women of ‘Firefly’ and ‘Serenity’

Cast of Firefly and Serenity Guest post written by Janyce Denise Glasper. “Why do you keep writing strong female characters?”“Because you’re still asking that question,” Joss Whedon quips. Mastermind behind phenomenal, groundbreaking television hits, Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel and recently helming a little box office smash called The Avengers, Whedon has always crafted … Continue reading “Women in Science Fiction Week: The Strong, Intelligent and Diverse Women of ‘Firefly’ and ‘Serenity’”

Women in Science Fiction Week: Thoughts on Strong Female Characters: Carolyn Fry from ‘Pitch Black’

This guest post written by Rhea Daniel previously appeared at Bitch Flicks on June, 13 2012 and  originally published at Short Stories, cross-posted with permission.  So I saw The Avengers(2012). I’ll be honest, pure entertainment, skillful use of existing archetypes to create entertaining group dynamic, how can you not fall for that?  However the whole … Continue reading “Women in Science Fiction Week: Thoughts on Strong Female Characters: Carolyn Fry from ‘Pitch Black’”

Women in Science Fiction Week: Ellen Ripley, a Feminist Film Icon, Battles Horrifying Aliens … and Patriarchy

  Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley in Aliens This post written by staff writer Megan Kearns originally appeared at Bitch Flicks on October 28, 2011. When I was 10 years old, the scariest movie I ever saw was Aliens. I remember the first time I saw it like it was yesterday. Late one night, plagued … Continue reading “Women in Science Fiction Week: Ellen Ripley, a Feminist Film Icon, Battles Horrifying Aliens … and Patriarchy”

Guest Writer Wednesday: Thoughts on Strong Female Characters: Carolyn Fry from ‘Pitch Black’

Guest post written by Rhea Daniel cross-posted from her blog Short Stories with permission.  So I saw The Avengers(2012). I’ll be honest, pure entertainment, skillful use of existing archetypes to create entertaining group dynamic, how can you not fall for that?  However the whole ‘strong woman character’ attribution to Joss Whedon isn’t completely merited. I … Continue reading “Guest Writer Wednesday: Thoughts on Strong Female Characters: Carolyn Fry from ‘Pitch Black’”

Quote of the Day: Scarlett Johansson Tired of Sexist Diet Questions

Robert Downey, Jr. and Scarlett Johansson at The Avengers press conference in London Cross-posted at Women and Hollywood. Wow, who knew I could love Scarlett Johansson so much?? I posted this on Bitch Flicks‘ Facebook page but thought it was too great not to post here too. At The Avengers press conference in London, a … Continue reading “Quote of the Day: Scarlett Johansson Tired of Sexist Diet Questions”

Bitch Flicks’ Weekly Picks

Amber‘s Picks: Jon Avnet, Rodrigo Garcia Launch Web Series and Shorts to Explore ‘Female Characters’ from Thompson on Hollywood Woman with a Lens Restored: The Shirley Clarke Project by Manohla Dargis for The New York Times The Status of Women’s Film Festivals from Women and Hollywood Megan‘s Picks: How to Lose Your Virginity Documentary Project by … Continue reading “Bitch Flicks’ Weekly Picks”

Bitch Flicks’ Weekly Picks

Amber‘s Picks: Hillary’s Hair: More Newsworthy Than the Summit of the Americas? by Jenn Pozner for WIMN’s Voices People on the Internet Can Be Hella Racist by Issa for xo Jane We Heart: Funny or Die Counsels Rick Santorum on “Aborting” His Campaign by Lauren Barbato for Ms. Why Everyone Is Losing Their Shit Over the … Continue reading “Bitch Flicks’ Weekly Picks”

Bitch Flicks’ Weekly Picks

Amber‘s Picks: Southern Poverty Law Center Notes Misogynistic Sites from Fannie’s RoomThe Future of Feminism: Rachel Maddow and Melissa Harris-Perry from Ms. Magazine BlogHot damn! Viola Davis to star in Barbara Jordan biopic from FeminémaDr. Who thing of the day: the feminist approach of Dr. Her from Flick FilosopherNewspapers censor “Doonesbury” strips about abortion news from Feministing … Continue reading “Bitch Flicks’ Weekly Picks”

Ellen Ripley, a Feminist Film Icon, Battles Horrifying Aliens … and Patriarchy

  Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley   Written by Megan Kearns. When I was 10 years old, the scariest movie I ever saw was Aliens. I remember the first time I saw it like it was yesterday. Late one night, plagued with insomnia (perhaps a product of my tumultuous childhood), I heard the TV on … Continue reading “Ellen Ripley, a Feminist Film Icon, Battles Horrifying Aliens … and Patriarchy”

What We Owe to Buffy

Without any question, Buffy revolutionized the role of women on television, more even than Mary Tyler Moore or Cagney and Lacey or Murphy Brown or Ally McBeal. If you look at female heroes (as opposed to hapless heroines–I have always thought that the definition of heroine should be “endangered female in need of rescue by … Continue reading “What We Owe to Buffy”