Yes, ‘Magic Mike XXL’ is a feminist movie, but the reason may surprise you
So, this weekend, like any good feminist, I went to see Magic Mike XXL. This is the second movie I’ve seen in a month (which is more than I usually […]
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Mad Max: Furiosa Feminism
Those of you who know me know I’m not much of a movie person. You also know that I’m even less of an action movie person. So you may be […]
A haircut is never just a haircut: Tangled
I wasn’t planning on writing anything this week – it’s a busy busy week, as I’m packing and moving, so I’d given myself a break. But then I watched Tangled. […]
It’s a physics-defying space-dragon, not a choice.
Okay. Let’s talk about this week’s episode of Doctor Who, “Kill the Moon”. This season has been slowly but surely restoring my faith in the series. We have a feisty […]
For Steven Moffat, the truly “impossible girl” is one who passes the Bechdel Test.
I keep meaning to write about Doctor Who. I’d intended to start reviewing this season’s episodes, but the month just kind of got away from me. So here we are, […]
Book review: Wintergirls
I recently came across a book review of How to Disappear Completely and an interview with author Kelly Osgood at the Reel Girl blog. Of the book, the reviewer states: “Osgood […]
TV Review: Reign!
Many of you know that I don’t really watch much television. It’s not a conscious decision – I just tend not to. However, I do often have a soft spot […]
Book Review: Female Chauvinist Pigs
Yay! Another feminist book review for your three-day weekend! This time I read Female Chauvinist Pigs: Women and the Rise of Raunch Culture by Ariel Levy. In contrast to the […]
Book Review: A Little F’d Up
I don’t know about you, but when I’m facing a polar vortex, the only thing I really want to do is snuggle up under the covers with a book. The […]
Book Review: Full Frontal Feminism
Welcome back to the last entry in my holiday book-giving guide! Don’t worry, I’ll still be reviewing books, but just won’t be able to call them holiday reviews. My first […]
I was a high-school feminist 