There is one of me and you, and you: you are them. The quiet understanding is that. A meaningful gesture … More
Tag: feminism
Entry 52015- A Mythical Creature, Wanted
To be known without getting into trouble- A test of concealment, wickedly daunting for the vigorous soul. “You, you … More
‘Appropriate Behavior’: The Importance of Unromantic Comedy
In an awards season teeming with adorable, quirky romantic comedies, Desiree Akhavan’s decidedly unromantic comedy is a nice departure from … More
The Extreme Misogyny of ‘Vertigo’
I often wonder why Jimmy Stewart, an actor known for having a wholesome nature in an out of character, would … More
The World of ‘Outlander’ vs. the Spectacle of ‘Reign’
I love history and I truly appreciate that people who run television networks think historical characters are worth putting on … More
Top 10 Feminist Films, 2000-2010
In which I introduce ten beautiful and innovative stories about women who thrive against the odds set against them. These … More
‘Go for Sisters’ Review
Go for Sisters How many dramatic or crime-centered movies have you seen in your lifetime that had not just one … More
Project Continua + The Sackler Center
brooklynmuseum: I was blown away by the success of Saturday’s Wikipedia edit-a-thon. We couldn’t have hoped for a more enthusiastic … More
I Loved ‘Bridesmaids’
No configuration of words can express how deeply happy Bridesmaids made me, but I am still going to blog about … More
Like Project Continua on Facebook
Project Continua will be accessible and contributable by everyone. The core of Project Continua is the “female biography” archive, searchable … More
Discussion After the Amazing Women in Film Panel with Thelma Adams
Thanks to Thelma Adams, the moderator of this years Amazing Women in Film panel at the Woodstock Film Festival, I … More
An excerpt from “Imagining a Cinematic World without Rape”
The problem with cinematic gendering is that when it comes in the form of fantasized characters made for the … More
Filmmaker Elena Rossini writes about the state of women in film
I really recommend this link and the blog that hosted the piece – The Beheld. Also take a look at … More