Feminist Theory (General)

Review: “The Red Tent” (Part One)

Note: Full spoilers follow. Passably good entertainment, but it could have been so much better. When…
What Do Maroon 5 and Camille Paglia Have in Common? Or, How I Know Rape Culture Exists

The answer, surprisingly, is a lot. Or at least that’s what one might think seeing Maroon…
“Outlander” and the Gendered Branding of Starz

There has been quite a lot of buzz surrounding Starz new series Outlander, based on the bestselling…
“Maleficent”: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

I debated for quite some time over whether I wanted to post a review of Maleficent. Having…
“Game of Thrones” and Contemporary American Culture

In a recent Slate article, Jack Hamilton claims that HBO’s Game of Thrones largely eschews (and…
Quality Television and the Violence Against Women Problem

If the recent murder spree of Elliot Rodger has taught us anything, it is that there…
Review–“Frozen”: A Slightly Feminist Fairy Tale

This evening i had the distinct pleasure of screening Disney’s latest animated feature Frozen, and I can sum…
Review–“Bonnie and Clyde”

Well, having seen the conclusion of History Channel’s Bonnie and Clyde, I can sum it up this way:…
Why Straight Audiences Don’t “Get” Gay Films

While I was visiting my parents recently, I had the distinct pleasure of watching the classic…
Why Masculinity is a Feminist Issue

If you’re at all familiar with this blog or with me, you no doubt know that…