TFR 20: Lady and the Tramps (w/ Guest Beck Poppins)

2014-03-18

Hello and Welcome!In this very special episode, Austin, Al, and guest Beck Poppins talk Feminism (or lack thereof) in the film industry! A long time in the works, we all three have some strong opinions on how Hollywood, and society in general, would benefit by not being so afraid of girls. From Disney, to superhero films, to comedy and beyond, we let it all out!Songs:"Let It Go" from Frozen by Idina Menzel"The Princess Who Saved Herself" by Jonathan CoultonLexi Alexander (Director of Punisher: War Zone) on How Women are Treated in HollywoodWaking Sleeping Beauty (Documentary about Disney...

Hello and Welcome!

In this very special episode, Austin, Al, and guest Beck Poppins talk Feminism (or lack thereof) in the film industry! A long time in the works, we all three have some strong opinions on how Hollywood, and society in general, would benefit by not being so afraid of girls. From Disney, to superhero films, to comedy and beyond, we let it all out!

Songs:

"Let It Go" from Frozen by Idina Menzel

"The Princess Who Saved Herself" by Jonathan Coulton

Lexi Alexander (Director of Punisher: War Zone) on How Women are Treated in Hollywood

Waking Sleeping Beauty (Documentary about Disney animation)

If the rest of the Avengers posed like Black Widow in the promos:

Mara Wilson Writes Stuff

A handy guide to various Feminist critiques of film narratives

Try these with your favorite films; you might be surprised.

Lindsey Ellis (The Nostalgia Chick) on The Smurfette Principal

Gina Davis' Two Easy Steps to Make Hollywood Less Sexist

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