Old movies don't get a free pass on sexism and racism just because they're old.
Old Movies Don’t Get A Free Pass On Sexism And Racism Just Because They’re Old (An Excerpt)
Can We Have Movie Heroism Without The Sexism, Please? (An Excerpt)
Published recently, on Medium: Can We Have Movie Heroism Without The Sexism, Please? Most movie heroism, of men and women, is underpinned by the victimisation of women — and, ironically, that’s the only kind of gender equality in cinema The Bride (Uma Thurman) in Kill Bill It’s fairly standard Hollywood screenwriting. The hero can’t be... Continue Reading →
On Medium: ‘Madonna At 60 – Still Exposing The Double-Standards Of Western Society (Excerpt)
Western society laps up sexually provocative content only when it is delivered within the parameters set out by patriarchy...
On Medium: ‘Ant-Man And The Wasp – Are You Unhappy With Changes To The Wasp In The Marvel Cinematic Universe?’ (Excerpt)
It's almost as if people believe women characters need to be abused before they can become their best selves...
Feminist Flicker Excerpt Featured In Twisted Sister Magazine
I was very honoured recently when the fabulous editors at Twisted Sister Lit Mag reached out to me regarding my Feminist Flicker column on Channillo.com. As fans of the series, they wondered if I would be willing to provide an excerpt for them to share with their readers - and I was happy to oblige.... Continue Reading →
On Parents-Space: Managing News Exposure
Article about managing children's exposure to news, and using it to teach valuable skills. http://www.parents-space.com/parenting/mindful-parenting/managing-news-exposure/#more-3306
Sarah Myles 