I first read Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert during my own four-month stint in India. I was riveted by the story she told, but for some reason, some sections felt self-indulgent and disingenuous — I’m not sure why. This was not the case when I watched the film on Tuesday. Like the book, Gilbert… [Read more…]
July 29, 2010
If you thought motherhood would slow down the Hollywood mega-star and self-proclaimed “Goofy Mommy,” Angelina Jolie, she’ll have to bring you in for questioning! Jolie is all business this month with the release of her new spy-action film, Salt. From premieres across the globe, to promotional interviews, Jolie is in the spotlight while also balancing… [Read more…]
July 21, 2010
After writing my previous post on men’s fitness, I started thinking about how their bodies are exposed the media in comparison to women’s. You’d have to live in a cave (or coffin) to avoid all the Eclipse hoopla this month. And, you’d have to be in denial to be unaware of all the drooling over… [Read more…]
June 9, 2010
Alright, I’ve avoided writing this post for over a week now, but since I promised to watch and comment on Sex and the City 2, here goes. First off, I didn’t like it. And let me point out that show is my favorite TV series of all time. So, there’s no anti-SATC bias here. Second,… [Read more…]
May 28, 2010
When Candace Bushnell published the Carrie Diaries, I bought the book and read it in an effort to get excited about the upcoming movie and get a glimpse into what she imagined her famed character, Carrie Bradshaw, was like as a teenager. Dear Diary, it was a mistake. Not only did it seem like the… [Read more…]
May 27, 2010
The much anticipated sequel, Sex and the City 2, releases in theaters today, but I think we should all proceed to the theaters with caution and low expectations. After the first film, I feel some apprehension about seeing it. There’s been much media attention garnered over the film after the Ms. Big box office success… [Read more…]
March 10, 2010
A feminist look at the 2010 Academy Awards and the successful support of women in film, including Sandra Bullock, Katherine Bigelow and Gabourey Sidibe.
December 12, 2009
Finding the perfect Christmas classic is like picking what kind of holiday cookie to make — a tough choice, but once you make the decision, totally sweet. I love Christmas movies, from the silly, like Elf, starring Will Ferrell, or Christmas Vacation with Chevy Chase — to the traditional ones like Miracle on 34th Street,… [Read more…]
June 14, 2009
Potter Shades Aside from the wizard mania of tweens dressed in capes and rugby-striped scarves at bookstore and film releases, we haven’t seen any fashion trends emerge from Harry Potter. Yeah, maybe some boys with messy hair and scars are getting more play, but they’re more bad boy than nerdy Harry. Yet, it’s finally happened.… [Read more…]
September 23, 2008
An Analysis of Documentaries About Women in India A look at how women’s work has changed to make a more modern India. Photo Credit: Developmental & InterCultural Education Project After 60 years of national independence and the election of the first woman president, Pratibha Patil, India is one of the world’s most rapidly developing nations. … [Read more…]
March 1, 2008
Bollywood Film Banned Learning about the culture of Rajasthan could probably take a lifetime, but I enjoy reading about how the modern and historical cultures influence each other. This week Bollywood released a new film called, “Jodhaa Akbar.” The story is a blend of film and fact, a popular trend for historial dramas or “factions.” … [Read more…]
August 19, 2010
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