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I had the great privilege of chatting with screenwriter Julia Hart about her extraordinary debut film, The Keeping Room, for We Got This Covered. Source: Exclusive Interview With The Keeping Room Screenwriter Julia Hart
My latest feature for We Got This Covered, in which I debunk the myth that successful female-led movies are 'flukes', by comparing them to their male counterparts. You can read the whole thing here: http://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/mythbusting-female-led-film-franchises/#.Uz17Y3uYMrM.twitter
My thoughts on the 2009 film ‘Whip It’ for the excellent site, A World Of Film.
The 2009 directorial debut of Drew Barrymore – Whip It – is arguably the ultimate feminist movie. While that may seem to be a fairly bold statement, it is absolutely the case that this film embodies everything that representation of women in media should be striving for.
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Wonder Woman is an icon. She was created by the American psychologist, writer, and designer of a systolic blood pressure measuring device, William Moulton Marston, for All Star Comics – later to become part of DC Comics. Inspired by two women in his life (Elizabeth Marston and Olive Byrne), Wonder Woman first appeared in print... Continue Reading →
On this International Women’s Day, the esteemed Menfolk that run our country have been waxing lyrical on Twitter about all the time and effort they selflessly devote to ‘empowering women’. UK Prime Minister @Number10gov From access to justice & healthcare to empowering women in business, the UK gov't is helping women across the globe #IWD... To... Continue Reading →
Dear women, Where does the idea come from that being photographed naked/semi-naked/in our underwear is somehow empowering? Accomplished, well known women, required to disrobe in order to sell their work and their achievements. How did we get to the point where women only receive recognition by taking their clothes off? Take one example: Vanity Fair.... Continue Reading →
The most effective confidence trick in the history of the world was when man convinced woman to fear her own power, effectively making her her own jailor.Let's be clear – there are always exceptions to the rule, and there will always be women that have been able to get wise to the illusion, forge ahead... Continue Reading →
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