Tag: Do the Right Thing

Bitch Flicks’ Weekly Picks

Check out what we’ve been reading this week–and let us know what you’ve been reading/writing in the comments!

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Spike Lee Demands That ‘We Stop This Madness’ at Passionate ‘Do the Right Thing’ Reading by Greg Cwik at Indiewire

It’s Official: Michelle MacLaren Will Direct Wonder Woman by Melissa Silverstein at Women and Hollywood

Vampires, Skateboards and Autonomy: A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night by Abeni Moreno at Ms. blog

Sapna Samant & ‘Kimbap’ at Wellywood Woman

Interview with Filmmaker Laura Poitras About Her Powerful Documentary “Citizenfour” by Monica Castillo at Bitch Media

ADIFF Review: Director Deon Taylor Explores Real Life Racial Horror in ‘Supremacy’ by Nijla Mumin at Shadow and Act

Ridley Scott Blames Lack of Diversity in Exodus on Needing Money by Susana Polo at The Mary Sue

50 Groundbreaking Female Film Artists We’re Thankful For by Alison Nastasi at Flavorwire

‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ teaser promises more multicultural galaxy by Adam Howard at MSNBC

11 Essential Native American Films You Can Watch Online Right Now at Indian Country Today Media Network
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Bitch Flicks’ Weekly Picks

Check out what we’ve been reading this week–and let us know what you’ve been reading/writing in the comments!

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Amy Poehler’s New Film “They Came Together” Is Over-the-Top Stupid in the Best Possible Way by Jennifer L. Pozner at Bitch Media

Hollywood studio announces boot camp to nurture female directors by Ben Child at The Guardian

“Tammy”: Melissa McCarthy finally gets creative control by Sady Doyle at Salon

“Orange Is The New Black” Does Not Need To Tell Male Prisoners’ Stories by Rebecca Vipond Brink at The Frisky

Television Shows That Understand Birth Control Better Than The Supreme Court by Jessica Goldstein at Think Progress

Broad City’s Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson: Yes, We Are “Totally” Feminists by Lindsay Miller at POPSUGAR

Long Live Tousstee: Taystee & Poussey Challenge the Portrayal of Black Woman Friendships by Michelle Denise Jackson at For Harriet

What Pennsatucky’s Teeth Tell Us About Class in America by Susan Sered at Bitch Media

How Melissa McCarthy Became a Box Office Powerhouse by Melissa Silverstein at Forbes

Vietnamese-American Filmmaker Turns Lens on NYC’s ‘DIY Generation’ by Jamilah King at Colorlines

What have you been reading/writing this week? Tell us in the comments!

Bitch Flicks’ Weekly Picks

Check out what we’ve been reading this week–and let us know what you’ve been reading/writing in the comments!

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Lynda Obst: Why is Hollywood Ignoring Women? (Hint: Ka-ching!) by Margaret Wappler at DAME

The Women Behind ‘Obvious Child’ Talk Farts, Abortion And Stage Fright at NPR

New Comedy “Fresh off the Boat Will Deal” With Race, Identity, and—Of Course—Controversy by Lydia Siriprakorn at Bitch Media

New Film Probes the West’s Very Old Obsession With ‘Saving’ Africa by Jamilah King at Colorlines

Planned Parenthood: Why NBC’s Abortion Ad Snafu Matters by Eric Ferrero at The Daily Beast

The First TV Drama About an Arab American Family Debuts—And it’s Got Some Problems by Stephanie Abraham at Bitch Media

Dear Hollywood: It’s High Time That You #HireTheseWomen by Kate Erbland at Film School Rejects

Only One Female Filmmaker Invited to Join the Academy as a Director; Only 28% of Invitees Are Women by Inkoo Kang at Women and Hollywood

Karyn Parsons (‘Fresh Prince’s’ Hillary) Raising Funds for Animated Doc on First Black Prima Ballerina by Vanessa Martinez at Shadow and Act

#Popsexed: What We Learn About Sex From Pop Culture by Eliana Dockterman at TIME

Why Christmas Day Could Be A Game-Changing Moment For Women Directors by Helen Lee at /bent

Celebrating Its 25th Anniversary… Why Do You Think Mookie Threw a Trash Can Through Sal’s Pizzeria Window? by Tambay A. Obenson at Shadow and Act

Watch: The Daily Show offers campus safety tips for him and her by Maya at Feministing

 

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