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An Emotional Response to ‘Lovelace’
Amanda Seyfried as “Linda Lovelace” This is a guest post by Gabriella Apicella. When was the last time you cried in a movie theatre? The last time you were so moved by a film you needed everyone else...
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There’s a New "Final Girl" in the House—and She’s a Beast: A Review of...
Movie poster for You’re Next Written and Lovingly Spoiled by Stephanie Rogers. Crispian: Where’s Felix? Erin: I put a blender on his head and killed him. You’re Next is sick, and I mean sick like...
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Does ‘Gravity’ Live Up to the Hype?
[caption id="attachment_3898" align="aligncenter" width="575"] Gravity Movie Poster[/caption] Written by Amanda Rodriguez Spoiler Alert Alfonso Curon’s Gravity is primarily an experience. It’s an...
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Bitch Flicks’ Weekly Picks
A Personal Reminder that Women Have What it Takes to Make Film. by Nihla Mu’min at Bitch Media Race + Comics: On Ms. Marvel And Protecting Young Superheroes by Arturo R. García at Racialicious The Top...
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Insubordination and Feminism in ‘Norma Rae’
This repost by Amber Leab appears as part of our theme week on Women and Work/Labor Issues. Sally Field’s career, honestly, hasn’t meant much to me. Aside from recent Boniva commercials, Forrest Gump,...
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Remembering Věra Chytilová
[caption id="attachment_9629" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Věra Chytilová[/caption] By Rachael Johnson A few thoughts about the Czech filmmaker, Věra Chytilová, who died March 12 in Prague. She...
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The Feminism of ‘Red Eye’
TRIGGER WARNING for domestic abuse and sexual assault. “In the game of patriarchy,” says media critic Anita Sarkeesian, “women are not the opposing team. They are the ball.” This quote not only rings...
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Bitch Flicks’ Weekly Picks
Athena Film Festival: Jodie Foster Reflects on Need for Female Directors by Hilary Lewis at The Hollywood Reporter Festival Encourages Women in Film to ‘Wear the Pants’ by Stuart Miller at The Wall...
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‘Advantageous’: Feminist Science Fiction at Its Best
This guest post by Holly Derr previously appeared at the Ms. blog and appears here as part of our theme week on Dystopias. Cross-posted with permission. A sighting of that rare bird called feminist...
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“You’re Not My Mother!” Bodies, Love, and Survival in ‘Advantageous’
[caption id="attachment_22972" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Gwen and Jules talking in the park, surrounded by green grass, tall trees, and the river.[/caption] Written by Colleen Martell as part...
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