WMC News & Features
August 29, 2011 | Emily Wilson |
Arts and culture
"Higher Ground"—Vera Farmiga Takes Control
Using what she has learned from colleagues, Vera Farmiga, Oscar nominee for "Up in the Air," directs and stars in a film that explores spirituality. Arts reporter Emily Wilson talks to her about the project.
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"Gloria: In Her Own Words"—Notes from a Young Feminist
Our twenty-something commentator appreciates the HBO documentary, but also wishes for a deeper treatment of WMC Cofounder Gloria Steinem's philosophy and activism.
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Why I Won't Be Seeing 30 Minutes Or Less
A few weeks ago, I went to see the movie Bad Teacher (not my choice, okay?). A preview for the movie 30 Minutes or Less came on. The movie is about a guy who gets a bomb strapped to his chest by guys ...
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Saturday Vids: Marry Me
This video was the winner of the 2008 Tropfest short film contest in Australia (kind of random, I know). I came across it a while ago thanks to a post on the fabulous (and yes, Australian) Feministing...
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July 21, 2011 | Angela G |
Arts and culture,
Body image and body standards,
Feminism,
Media,
Science and tech
"The Illusionists": How Insecurity Sells
As long as I can remember, I have had a great deal of respect and gratitude for the body. I like my body in particular. It works. It is the reason I am me. When I was three years old my mom gave birth...
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The Biebs Throws An Abstinence-Scented Curveball
Celebrities frequently make a quick buck on the side through endorsements of high-end scents, or even expand their own brand through eponymous perfume lines. Now Justin Bieber, of all people, is tryin...
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In Defense of Female Friends
People always ask me if being a teen feminist in high school made it difficult for me socially. I always respond that it didn’t really matter. Sure, I got the annoying comments from guys and girls in ...
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Pissed Off In A Huge Way
I know I’m a little late to jump on the “pissed-off-that-the-show-Huge-was-cancelled” band wagon, but I assumed it would be coming on this summer and -- big shocker --it’s not. Is it so much to ask th...
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Saturday Vids: Women's Media Center at Sundance
I love the Women's Media Center. If you've never heard of them, you should probably check them out immediately because they're doing some really wonderful work making women more visible and powerful i...
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June 11, 2011 | Brian C |
Arts and culture,
Media
Support Women Artists Sunday: Amanda Palmer
Amanda MacKinnon Gaiman Palmer (born 30 April 1976) is an American performer who first rose to prominence as the lead singer, pianist, and lyricist/composer of the duo The Dresden Dolls. She has s...
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Saturday Vids: Amy Poehler at Harvard College
It is no secret to those who know me well that the women of SNL past and present are my personal pantheon of goddesses, to which I worship on a regular basis. I recently got my Tina Fey fix, reading h...
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Many Roads to Their Truth—The Topp Twins
In what singer-songwriter Billy Bragg calls their "anarchist variety act," the Topp Twins expand their loyal following beyond New Zealand's borders.
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Feminism and Education: The Truth About Student Loans
I would argue that the most difficult thing about the entire process of higher level, collegiate education is not getting in, though that is what the public conversation at large is about. The most di...
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Magazines, T.V. and Disney: The Negative Portrayal of Beauty in the Media
From a young age, I recognized a pattern in the movies I frequently watched. Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White - their major goal is to find Prince Charming. Being young an...
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Bridesmaids: Not Your Average Wedding Movie
One of the benefits of going to a college at large, urban campus is that we fairly often get cool free previews of things. My freshman year I went to a free advanced screening of Role Models (hilariou...
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In Defense of Comprehensive Sex Education
A very hot-button issue that has brought feminists to the forefront is comprehensive sex education. It is something that Jessica Valenti defends vehemently in the notable Full Frontal Feminism, and th...
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Saturday Vids: Ideal Women
Elena Rossini is a film director, cinematographer and editor from Italy. She's also a really awesome woman who is working on multiple feminist projects, including a documentary about the manipulation ...
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April 29, 2011 | Maria Yatskova-Ibrahimova |
International
Russia’s Image of Woman—In a Country of Extremes
The filmmaker of a documentary about three women in a Siberian prison and a yearly May Day beauty pageant writes about the changing roles and images of women in Russia.
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Endangered Species Summit: Our Generation and Body Image
The Endangered Species Summit - an international movement focused on improving the way women around the world view and treat their bodies, in the media and beyond - took place last month. There were b...
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April 25, 2011 Arts and culture
Hollywood Gender Gap Persists in 100 Top-Grossing 2008 Films
A new study from researchers at the Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism shows that females remain less visible and less valued than males in top feature films—both in front of and behind the camera.
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April 19, 2011 | Julie Zeilinger |
Arts and culture,
Body image and body standards,
Feminism,
Girls,
Media,
Misogyny
An Interview with Glennis McMurray
Glennis McMurray is the founder and editor of the website, G.L.O.C. (TheGLOC.net) the first large-scale blog by and for all the Gorgeous Ladies of Comedy. Glennis is a seasoned musical improvisor havi...
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Saturday Vids: Ellen Page on Bill Maher
Not to distract from the intensely serious problem that Ellen raises on the show, but SERIOUSLY?! HOW AWESOME IS SHE!? I want to be her best friend. Thank god for one of the few role models teen girls...
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Why Homosexuality Is Perfectly Natural
A miniature Wild West town served as a backdrop to a very interesting thought. There is a scene in Rango where the eponymous character kisses his love interest, the sassy lizard named Beans. The two p...
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For All Feminists Looking Forward to "On The Road"
Undoubtedly, many of you will want to see Walter Salles' forthcoming cinematic re-telling of On The Road. It's also inevitable that your younger sisters will also want to see it since Kristen Stewart ...