Tag Archives: sexism

Wonder Woman’s Female Gaze

Posted on August 12, 2017 by emmasrandomthoughts

Scavenger’s Hoard podcast took a break from their normal Star Wars discussions to talk about Wonder Woman.  Rachael, one of the hosts, recounted her epiphany, “Ah!  This is what it is like to have the female gaze in a film!” … Continue reading →

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Emma’s Random Reylo Thoughts Part 8: My Want’s, Rey’s Wants

Posted on July 20, 2017 by emmasrandomthoughts

This is going to be a composite post, and a long one at that.  Brace yourself. Part 1: What I Want  First of all, I am going to talk about my want for Rey.  In several posts, I have said … Continue reading →

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My First Experience With Taming of the Shrew

Posted on July 11, 2016 by emmasrandomthoughts

When I was in college, I took two classes on Shakespeare; one devoted to Tragedies and the other devoted to Comedies.  In the Comedies class, we met each Friday in the black box theater to read and act out Taming … Continue reading →

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Simone Biles and the Appeal of Gymnastics

Posted on July 10, 2016 by emmasrandomthoughts

Just before the last Olympics, I wrote several articles about The Problem of Gymnastics.  The articles dealt with the numerous injuries that seem to plague the gymnasts.  The very real danger that the gymnasts face makes it difficult for me … Continue reading →

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Why I Write Films About Women

Posted on July 12, 2015 by emmasrandomthoughts

There are times when I wonder how much longer I will continue my series Films About Women. I am thinking that I may take a break from that series next March. I may take it up again at a later … Continue reading →

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My BFF Won the Nobel Peace Prize!

Posted on October 14, 2014 by emmasrandomthoughts

Malala Yousafzai has been awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize for her work for education for girls around the world.  I could not be happier for my BFF. Congratulations Malala, God bless you, and continued success!

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Women Kick Ass: Divergent and Teenage Girl’s Action Films

Posted on March 21, 2014 by emmasrandomthoughts

SPOILERS! In honor of the US Premiere of the film Divergent, I want to reflect on the phenomenon of teenage girls in an action movie. Ten years ago, when the Harry Potter phenomenon was at its apogee, a reviewer asked … Continue reading →

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Wall Street Wolves, Hollywood Hypocricy

Posted on January 14, 2014 by emmasrandomthoughts

There is a scene in The Wolf of Wall Street where Jordan Belfort is hosting a lavish party in a seaside house. He and his coworkers are doing drugs of various different kinds when Jonah Hill sees an attractive woman. … Continue reading →

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Artemis, St. Joan of Arc, and Katniss: Thoughts on Katniss in the Catching Fire Movie (and book)

Posted on December 8, 2013 by emmasrandomthoughts

Note: This is NOT really a review of Catching Fire, but it is a reaction to the character of Katniss in the movie. This should also NOT be taken as a criticism of Jennifer Lawrence. I adore her. Spoiler Alert! … Continue reading →

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Requiem for the Slow Dance

Posted on November 23, 2013 by emmasrandomthoughts

A few years ago I attended a dance at my college. I had graduated the previous year, but was still close to many of the people I had met that year. I ended up slow dancing with a freshman, and … Continue reading →

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