Category Archives: Film Reviews

By now I hope we can all agree that just because a film features female characters who speak with one another about anything other than a man, it does not automatically qualify as FEMINIST-FRIENDLY. What we really need to consider is context. So, let’s do just that. And let’s do it with BRIDESMAIDS. BRIDESMAIDS is […]

We’ve now explored the meaning of FEMINISM and, in broad terms, what does and doesn’t constitute a FEMINIST-FRIENDLY FILM. However, when it comes to active film viewing, applying these concepts can prove mighty tricky. How does each spectator determine for herself (or himself) if a film is or is not “feminist-friendly?” I recommend initiating the […]

I did not expect to like this movie. Really, I didn’t. Hollywood’s recent history of making smart romantic comedies has of late been pretty pathetic. Plus, aren’t fabulously-wealthy, ostentatious people insufferable no matter what part of the world they come from? Still, this movie had good word of mouth and I wanted to support a […]