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AWFJ Women On Film – The Week In Women, January 8, 2010 – MaryAnn Johanson
Is Kathryn Bigelow female enough?; how to have a nonsexist awards season; Spike TV targets horny dudes…
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AWFJ Women On Film – “Julie & Julia” – Susan Granger reviews
In yet another indelible, Oscar-caliber performance, Meryl Streep embodies 6’2” Julia Child, perfectly capturing her sing-song, vowel-elongating vocal cadence, while Amy Adams is charming as her ardent admirer – and kudos to food stylist Susan Spungen for the appetizing dishes. Unfortunately, when the director is also the writer, there’s no one around to call a halt, so some of the scenes drone on too long. But that’s a minor quibble. On the Granger Movie Gauge of 1 to 10, “Julie & Julia” is a foodie-friendly 9. Bon Appetit!
Read moreWomen On Film – “Sunshine Cleaning” – Kim Voynar reviews
Sunshine Cleaning is really more dramedy than comedy; there are funny bits in there, yes, but the focus is very
Read moreWomen On Film – “Sunshine Cleaning” – Joanna Langfield reviews
If Sunshine Cleaning is just a little too reminiscent of the indie darling Little Miss Sunshine, there’s a reason, and
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