Brave New World, the new cinema of the 2010s [Part III]: where did it start?
Where did the style of the new cinema of this decade start? I look for its roots in an eclectic round-up of quirky and groundbreaking films.
“Confirmation,” Hill and Thomas, and the future of the Supreme Court.
A movie about the famous 1991 battle over Clarence Thomas's nomination leaves us with a lot to think about as we face the next confirmation.
Princess Leia and the Women’s March: a fitting tribute to Carrie Fisher.
When women's rights are under attack in real-life America, can a science fiction princess help us defend them?
Greed and glitter: a journey through 1980s cinema, in 25 films. [Part I]
Part I of my series on what the cinema of the 1980s means, and where best to see it.
Her Feminist Majesty: Could Emma Watson really become the Queen of England?
Might feminist and activist Emma Watson have a chance to advance her causes from the bully pulpit of Buckingham Palace?
The conservative progressivism of “Working Girl”: An ’80s feminist fairy tale.
Another example of a generation-old movie being more socially progressive than anything that could probably be made today in Hollywood.
Amazing Women Who Inspire Us ! Ada Lovelace and Elizabeth Montague
This article from Robert Horvat's blog is not only interesting in its own right, but has a personal connection to me. While I was at [...]
End the excuses: an academic’s views on campus rape.
I study, work and teach on a campus with a rape problem. This week on the campus where I’m a Ph.D. student and GTF (Graduate [...]
The dissenters: five who voted against American entry into World War I.
Not everyone was in favor of entering the Great War. Here are the stories of five politicians who dissented.
Beatrice Wood: The real Rose of the Titanic
The Artlark blog has done it again. This fascinating article profiles Beatrice Wood, who I didn't realize was the inspiration for one of the main [...]