Tag: feminism
Lena Dunham & Her Constant Need to Make Everything A Feminist Issue
We all have our things. I guess mine is analyzing and condemning celebrity behavior. Lena Dunham’s is turning every minute element into a feminist cause. [Read More…]
No Doubt’s “Just A Girl”: As Salient As Ever
The 90s were largely considered a coming-of-age for rebellious and expressive women in music. From Bikini Kill to Alanis Morissette, the surge in quote unquote [Read More…]
The Strange Evolution of the Super Bowl As A Feminist Enterprise
From a logical and objective standpoint, there is nothing feministic about the Super Bowl. However, in recent years, it seems the NFL has become more [Read More…]
Embracing the Lyrics of Nicki Minaj’s “Stupid Hoe”
If Nicki Minaj won’t say it, who will? With the imminent advent of The Pinkprint, it’s important to reflect on one of the best singles [Read More…]
Quit Playing Games With Charli XCX’s Heart–‘Cause Then She’ll Forfeit the Game
The third single from Charli XCX’s third album, Sucker (to be released December 15th), brings us a video that’s equally as empowering as the song. [Read More…]
Ariel Pink: The Men’s Activist White Men Have Been Waiting For
Ariel Pink has been around longer than most L.A. restaurants, and yet, it is only now with the release of his thirteenth–yes thirteenth (fourteen, if [Read More…]
“Deadbeat” Housewives: The Women of Kate Zambreno’s Heroines
Kate Zambreno’s previous novel, Green Girl, set the bar high for the relatively new author. And Heroines serves to reach even higher than her original [Read More…]
Why Madonna’s Film Roles Are Redeeming From a Feminist Standpoint
Madonna is not known for being a great actress–or even being an actress at all. The most people will ever give to her is Desperately [Read More…]
The Evolution of the Single Girl From Marlo Thomas to Tina Fey
The single girl archetype in television most logically began with That Girl. Marlo Thomas’ role as the plucky Ann Marie gave rise to a new [Read More…]
Michelle Pfeiffer’s Catwoman: A Lifestyle Choice
Few film characters have managed to combine the perfect level of chicness and bitchiness all in one persona. Although the character first appeared in 1940 [Read More…]
