Tag Archives: Feminism
The Needy Men and Liberated Women of 1970s “Radical” Rom-Coms
Happy Valentines and welcome to a whole new era of romance! Last time, we delved into the ‘60s, examining a shift from the shared male/female points-of-view characteristic of previous rom-coms to a new, male-driven variation. In these, females were often demoted to secondary roles often portrayed as hapless victims or inconsequential playthings. But by the […]
Male Domination in 1960s Rom-Coms
In the Sex Comedies of the 1950s, we saw manipulative men going to extreme and often toxic measures to lure reluctant women into bed. However, by 1960, with the emergence of the birth control pill and the sexual revolution (not to mention Kinsey’s earlier report declaring, “Yes, people, women actually do have and enjoy sex), […]
Final Viewing Roundup for 2022
And so we come to the end of another challenging year with much room for improvement in the year ahead. On the bright side, movie offerings have been picking up the past month or so. Here are a few we recommend to end the year on a cinematic high note: DEVI’S PICKS: CALL JANE (movie, […]