A Feminist Defense of Claire Dearing in ‘Jurassic World’

[Spoilers Ahead] Colin Trevorrow’s Jurassic World seems to have issues with its female characters. First off, there’s a weird insistence that Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard), the highly career-motivated operations manager of the film’s titular dinosaur theme park, could solve all…

The Most Feminist Moment in MAD MAX: FURY ROAD

The release of George Miller’s Mad Max: Fury Road could not have come at a better time. In the midst of a glut of disappointing, CGI-laden blockbusters came a vision of chrome and rust, a cynosure of dazzling practical effects…

Women in Film Wednesday: 5 Years of Great Films

I know, I know-I suck. For the very small handful of you that read these columns I apologize that I’ve been so sporadic with them as of late. This week I want to make reference (not a very timely reference)…

The Problem with Game of Thrones

I love the world of Game of Thrones, whether in the books or television I’m instantly entranced the moment I sink into it. It’s a remarkably built world that’s rich in character, settings, and dialogue. It’s also been able to…

Women In Film Wednesday: Fort Bliss (2014)

I’m very sad that so few people have seen this movie (although, it’s still on VOD so you can if you wish). It’s a little film unafraid to talk about the big subjects. It’s because of the fearless nature of…

Monday Morning Moan: Stop Talking About Kim Kardashian, Please? Also Let’s Play: Female Empowerment or Pandering?

What is the Monday Morning Moan? Just a compilation of the week’s most groan-worthy moments. Have you had your cup of coffee yet? You’re going to need it. This week we need to stop talking about Kim Kardashian (after this…

The Negative Messages of Glee

Throughout the duration of the first season of Glee, I thought I may have fallen in love. For the first thirteen episodes at least, show runner Ryan Murphy seemed determined to create an hour long comedy with heart, singing, and…