The radical notion that women like good movies
Yes, ‘Game of Thrones’ is a show that loves its nudity. HBO is known for gratuitous displays of naked ladies in many of its show, but ‘Game of Thrones’ might as well exist on a network called HBOOB.
Written by Lady T. Ros from Game of Thrones. Full frontal nudity in 3… 2… 1… [Yes, I have read the books.] Game of Thrones, the HBO series based on George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire novels, premiered in April 2011. Since then, the show has received attention for its sprawling … Continue reading “Gratuitous Female Nudity and Complex Female Characters in ‘Game of Thrones’”
Gender, Family and Globalization in ‘Eat Drink Man Woman’ by Emily Contois Foreign Film Week: Red, Blue, and Giallo: Dario Argento’s ‘Suspiria’ by Max Thornton Sexism in Three of Bollywood’s Most Popular Films by Katherine Filaseta BFI London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival Realistic Depictions of Women and Female Friendship in ‘Muriel’s Wedding’ by … Continue reading “Foreign Film Week Roundup”
Written by Lady T. Are you watching The Lizzie Bennet Diaries? You should really watch The Lizzie Bennet Diaries. This modern adaptation of Pride and Prejudice is charming, funny, moving, and a total trip down the rabbit hole once you devote just a few minutes of your time watching the first episode. Here is … Continue reading “5 Reasons You Should Be Watching "The Lizzie Bennet Diaries"”
Written by Lady T. Yvette Nicole Brown as Shirley Bennett on Community Anyone who has absorbed even a little bit of pop culture can see that the “sassy ethnic woman” archetype is ubiquitous in television and film. Women of color – particularly black and Latina women – are often used as sassy, finger-snapping side characters … Continue reading “Women of Color in Film and TV: A Post About ‘Community’s; Shirley? That’s Nice.”
Written by Lady T. Yvette Nicole Brown as Shirley Bennett on Community Anyone who has absorbed even a little bit of pop culture can see that the “sassy ethnic woman” archetype is ubiquitous in television and film. Women of color – particularly black and Latina women – are often used as sassy, finger-snapping side characters … Continue reading “A Post About ‘Community’s Shirley? That’s Nice.”
Written by Lady T. Denzel Washington in Flight Flight, directed by Robert Zemeckis and written by John Gatins, has a fascinating lead performance by Denzel Washington and an absolutely harrowing plane crash scene that will make you never want to fly again. It also has a poorly-conceived romance subplot with a character who is not … Continue reading “2013 Oscar Week: ‘Flight’s Unintentional Pro-Woman Message”
Written by Lady T. Denzel Washington in Flight Flight, directed by Robert Zemeckis and written by John Gatins, has a fascinating lead performance by Denzel Washington and an absolutely harrowing plane crash scene that will make you never want to fly again. It also has a poorly-conceived romance subplot with a character who is not … Continue reading “2013 Oscar Week: ‘Flight’s Unintentional Pro-Woman Message”
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”
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”
When Seth MacFarlane was picked to host the 2013 Academy Awards, my esteemed colleague Robin Hitchcock wrote a list of preferable hosts, including the Oogieloves, the Romney sons, and Jennifer Aniston handcuffed to Angelina Jolie. I share many of Robin’s criticisms of him and his mean style of comedy that continually marginalizes already-marginalized people. Occasionally, … Continue reading “5 People Who Should Host the Oscars At Some Point”
When Seth MacFarlane was picked to host the 2013 Academy Awards, my esteemed colleague Robin Hitchcock wrote a list of preferable hosts, including the Oogieloves, the Romney sons, and Jennifer Aniston handcuffed to Angelina Jolie. I share many of Robin’s criticisms of him and his mean style of comedy that continually marginalizes already-marginalized people. Occasionally, … Continue reading “5 People Who Should Host the Oscars At Some Point”
