Old women are old, even when they’re not; sexism and the female film critic; how to be a misogyny consultant, and Read more
Posted on 31st July 2009
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It’s time for AWFJ to exercise our bragging rights! We’re proud to report that AWFJ members have been making news, and congratulations are in order: Read more
Posted on 31st July 2009
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This is one of 2009’s finest documentaries. Be sure to see it. Read more>>
Posted on 28th July 2009
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You’ve gotta have a gimmick, and “Gotta Dance” chronicles the NJ Nets’ gimmick to form a senior citizens hip hop squad to dance during play breaks at home stadium games. Dori Berinstein’s film chronicles the audition process and selection of twelve dancers — eleven women and one man ranging in age from 60 to 80-plus years old — to become the Nets’ first-ever senior dance team, taking their shot at contemporary hip hop hoofing. Read more>>
Posted on 27th July 2009
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AWFJ highlights films made by and about women: Read more
Posted on 27th July 2009
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Judd Apatow doesn’t know what sexism is, Katherine Heigl doesn’t know what grownup is, and Orphan knows that women deserve only punishment. It’s fun! Read more
Posted on 24th July 2009
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For an actor who describes himself as “under the A list,” Jeff Daniels has been this summer’s hot ticket actor. Read more
Posted on 21st July 2009
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After spending the first few years of her career as a journeywoman actor, popping up in movies like 1998’s One True Thing and doing stints on TV shows like NewsRadio, Lauren Graham became a household name by portraying the flighty, talkative and brilliant Lorelei Gilmore on the WB’s cult mother-daughter dramedy Gilmore Girls. Read more
Posted on 21st July 2009
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Riffing on Neale Donald Walsch’s best-seller, “Conversations With God,” John Hindman has concocted an earnest, not-quite-satire of New Age wisdom that evolves into a mediocre romantic drama. Read more
Posted on 21st July 2009
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To call this a “chick flick” is insulting to those of us of the female gender who enjoy a good romantic comedy – which this isn’t. Not by any stretch of the imagination. Read more
Posted on 20th July 2009
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