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An AWFJ Tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg

September 23, 2020September 25, 2020 Jennifer Merin 0 Comments aclu, on the basis of sex, RBG, real reel women, ruth bader ginsburg, supreme court justice, women's rights

Not all cinema superheroines wear capes. In fact, one leader in the league of heroic women whose accomplishments are celebrated in cinema was the wearer of black robes and white lace collars, and she has been as much of a superheroine in real life as she has been on the screen. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died on September 18 at age 87, championed women’s rights for her entire career and leaves a legacy of progressive positive change in the United States. Her ethos and accomplishments have been celebrated in film.

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ON THE BASIS OF SEX – Review by Brandy McDonnell

January 25, 2019January 25, 2019 Brandy McDonnell 0 Comments armie hammer, felicity jones, Marty Ginsburg, Mimi Leder, on the basis of sex, ruth bader ginsburg

The crowd-pleasing biopic “On the Basis of Sex” tells the origin story of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s crusading career, focusing on a court case that chipped away at codified gender discrimination.

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ON THE BASIS OF SEX – Review by Lois Alter Mark

January 7, 2019 Lois Alter Mark 0 Comments armie hammer, felicity jones, Mimi Leder, Movie of the Week, on the basis of sex, RBG, ruth bader ginsburg

On the Basis of Sex is the back story of how Ruth Bader Ginsburg became notorious by winning a landmark case that prevented discrimination, well, on the basis of sex. The fact that she won that case by defending a man was brilliant, and the fact that her beloved husband, Marty (Armie Hammer), brought her the case is couple goals, for sure.

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ON THE BASIS OF SEX – Review by Diana Saenger

January 4, 2019January 9, 2019 Diana Saenger 0 Comments biopic, felicity jones, Mimi Leder, Movie of the Week, on the basis of sex, ruth bader ginsburg

On the Basis of Sex, written by Daniel Stiepleman and directed by Mimi Leder is intriguing and the cast of Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer, Kathy Bates, Justin Theroux, and Sam Waterson really bring this story to life. The film is an inspiring drama and already gaining award nominations. I really enjoyed learning about this true story and how hard Ruth worked for women’s rights and is a must see!

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ON THE BASIS OF SEX – Review by MaryAnn Johanson

January 4, 2019January 7, 2019 MaryAnn Johanson 0 Comments armie hammer, Daniel Stiepleman, felicity jones, Mimi Leder, on the basis of sex, ruth bader ginsburg, Sam Waterston

On the Basis of Sex’s hint-of-racy title fronts a just-pretty-okay cinematic experience that coasts on the awesomeness of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. I might wish that Sex was, well, sexier — more adventurous, more meaty, more demanding of the viewer and of its terrific cast — but I’ll take this. Coasting on Notorious RBG is some incredible coasting indeed, and the ride here is of the solidly crowd-pleasing variety, and there’s nothing wrong with that.

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MOVIE OF THE WEEK January 4, 2019: ON THE BASIS OF SEX

December 30, 2018February 3, 2019 Jennifer Merin 0 Comments armie hammer, betsy bozdech, biopic, Cate Marquis, felicity jones, kristen page dirby, Marilyn Ferdinand., maryann johanson, Mimi Leder, motw, Movie of the Week, nell minow, on the basis of sex, RBG, rith bader ginsburg, sandie angulo chen, susan wloszczyna

Most superhero origin stories don’t involve late-night typewriter sessions and legal arguments — but Ruth Bader Ginsburg is no ordinary superhero. Director Mimi Leder’s On the Basis of Sex offers viewers a glimpse of RBG’s life before she became notorious, when she was “just” a smart, tenacious lawyer (as embodied by Felicity Jones) who was determined to fight for gender equality.

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ON THE BASIS OF SEX – Review by Susan Wloszczyna

December 25, 2018December 30, 2018 Susan Wloszczyna 0 Comments biopics, felicity jones, Mimi Leder, on the basis of sex, ruth bader ginsburg

As biopics go, On the Basis of Sex can seem almost as old school as some of the laws that its worthy subject spent her career objecting to and sought to correct. That would be Ruth Bader Ginsberg, as the film is meant to celebrate her 25th year as the second female Supreme Court Justice. But as we watch RBG blossom into the notorious crusader against gender bias that she was born to be, one wishes that the film took a few more chances in its approach to such an incredibly brave and smart woman whose super power was her cogent ability to state her arguments – a skill she eventually perfects in Sex just before the credits roll.

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ON THE BASIS OF SEX – Review by Kristen Page-Kirby

December 25, 2018December 30, 2018 Kristen Page-Kirby 0 Comments armie hammer, feicity jones, Mimi Leder, on the basis of sex, ruth bader ginsburg

Amazingly, Ruth Bader Ginsburg did not emerge, fully formed and clad in judges robes, from the ocean of awesomeness. “On the Basis of Sex” highlights her time in the fire that forged her into the woman she is now. While all fans of the Notorious RBG will enjoy seeing the beginning of her superheroic quest, what may be more valuable to younger viewers is how systemic discrimination was — and how recently sexism was coded into law. “On the Basis of Sex” is a valuable movie about one of America’s most valuable resources.

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ON THE BASIS OF SEX – Review by Cate Marquis

December 25, 2018December 30, 2018 Cate Marquis 0 Comments armie hammer, biodocs, felicity jones, Mimi Leder, on the basis of sex, RBG, ruth bader ginsburg

In a nice companion piece to the excellent documentary about Ruth Bader Ginsburg, RBG, released earlier this year, On the Basis of Sex presents an inspiring biopic of the young RBG. Felicity Jones plays Ruth Bader Ginsburg in Mimi Leder’s drama, in which the future Supreme Court Justice battles sexism in an era when discrimination on the basis of sex was perfectly legal.

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WEEK IN WOMEN: AFI Fest Opens and Closes with Femme-helmed, Femme-focused Films – Brandy McDonnell reports

October 4, 2018October 4, 2018 Brandy McDonnell 0 Comments afi fest, festivals, josie rourke, mary queen of scots, Mimi Leder, on the basis of sex, ruth bader ginsburg

2018 AFI Film Fest puts strong women in focus. Held in Hollywood from November 8-15 in Hollywood,the American Film Institute’s prestigious fall film celebration is set to open with Mimi Leder’s Ruth Bader Ginsburg biopic, OnThe Basis of Sex and to close with Josie Rourke’s Mary Queen of Scots.

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