Tag Archives: Feminism

Us, Day by Day (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): Their never-ending feminist life

Posted on July 3, 2021 by kaist455

South Korean documentary film “Us, Day by Day” looks into the past and present of five proud and strong women who have all led each own interesting life as feminists. As it is limited by its rather short running time … Continue reading →

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Moxie (2021) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Her little high school rebellion

Posted on March 6, 2021 by kaist455

Netflix movie “Moxie”, which was released a few days ago, is a likable high school comedy drama which tries to juggle a little too many things together. While it works as a nice coming-of-age tale of female empowerment to some … Continue reading →

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The Glorias (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): Viewed through her four different selves

Posted on October 15, 2020 by kaist455

Julie Taymor’s new film “The Glorias” explores the life and career of Gloria Steinem, one of the famous figures in the American feminist movement in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Although the overall result occasionally feels sketchy and overlong … Continue reading →

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Battle of the Sexes (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): Feminism Vs. Sexism

Posted on November 19, 2017 by kaist455

“Battle of the Sexes” is a mild but entertaining comedy drama which closely looks at an amusing sports event between two contrasting real-life figures. Although it sometimes feels a bit unfocused, the movie works as an engaging tale while supported … Continue reading →

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Suffragette (2015) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Well-intentioned but passable

Posted on June 25, 2016 by kaist455

Looking into one important feminist movement during the early 20th century, “Suffragette” tries to show and tell us a story of brave women who fought hard for social equality for them and many other women in their conservative society. Considering … Continue reading →

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