It reads as this 'faux girl power' the 90s loved to do as a tokenistic way of performing feminism.
Hustlers | 2019 | Review
(based on the New York Times article by Jessica Pressler, written and directed by Lorene Scafaria) Alright, everyone, we are now into the Oscar-bait season of films coming into our theatres. Hustlers, based on the viral article on a true crime story, could very easily (and I have been guilty of this) be branded as the … Continue reading Hustlers | 2019 | Review
20 Films that Impacted Me
"20 films that had an impact on you, for the next 20 days. Only post a pic. No film title or comment. #20MovieChallenge" - Ron Howard When this challenge came across on my Twitter timeline, I knew I had to do it. I wanted to explore my psyche and discover what films made me the person … Continue reading 20 Films that Impacted Me
Pride and Prejudice | 2017 | Review
(adapted by Sara Pascoe, based on the novel by Jane Austen, directed by Susannah Tresilian) When young women are told to think of romantic heroes from classic novels (or just any novel), a lot of them most likely will mention Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy - a man so prejudiced to those beneath his high-profile status, he … Continue reading Pride and Prejudice | 2017 | Review
Lights, Carrie, Action 