Em
AGA Blogger
Reged: Aug 18 2006
Posts: 106
Loc: Christchurch, New Zealand
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Hey all,
So I watched the film Juno for the first time the other day, and there are a lot of issues in there that really effect Women, young Women in particular obviously, But was wondering what everyone thought of the movie? Just out of curiosity. Also, can anyone recommend any good feminist films that you enjoyed? I am trying to stay busy at night time so that I don't have to dwell on my upcoming departure from the safe land of Canada! Movies: Good.
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Jenny
Be-Musing Momma
Reged: Jun 12 2006
Posts: 236
Loc: Minnesota
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I just saw Juno this past week, and haven't really sorted my thoughts out on the film. I must have been super cranky while watching it, because I thought Juno herself was pretty obnoxious =P. I'll have to think about feminist movies--the only one that immediately comes to mind is Antonia's Line (which includes a rape scene and some violence, FYI).
Oh, and Norma Rae, about a union worker. And 9-5, which was inspired by real women's stories of sexual harassment at work. Maybe Whale Rider or Bend it Like Beckham as well?
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No matter what your fight, don’t be ladylike! God Almighty made women and the Rockefeller gang of thieves made the ladies. ~Mother Jones
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Brooke
AGA Blogger
Reged: Jun 23 2006
Posts: 474
Loc: Pennsylvania
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I haven't seen it. I would be interested to hear other people's thoughts on it, because I basically assumed it would be a pro-life type of movie or a movie that reminded me of high school (as if nightmares about it every night are not enough) so I haven't been interested in watching it.
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Em
AGA Blogger
Reged: Aug 18 2006
Posts: 106
Loc: Christchurch, New Zealand
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Thanks!
Yeah I thought she was a bit too Jenny hehe, but kinda liked that about her all at the same time if that makes sense? I have definatly seen Whale rider :P As it is pride of New Zealand after all, and pretty typical of home. I will be sure to check out the others you mentioned, and thanks for the warning of the rape scene etc, appreciate that as I still have a really hard time with triggers in films, which is why I tend to read a lot of reviews on films before I see them :P
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Jenny
Be-Musing Momma
Reged: Jun 12 2006
Posts: 236
Loc: Minnesota
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Yeah, Antonia's Line, while amazing, is definitely triggering.
Other fun feminist movies: Living Out Loud, But I'm A Cheerleader, Boys on the Side
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No matter what your fight, don’t be ladylike! God Almighty made women and the Rockefeller gang of thieves made the ladies. ~Mother Jones
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bootcamp
Reged: May 29 2008
Posts: 5
Loc: California
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I enjoyed Juno. Another good film to check out is North Country, A fictionalized account of the first major successful sexual harassment case in the United States -- Jenson vs. Eveleth Mines, where a woman who endured a range of abuse while working as a miner.
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Jess
Reged: Aug 11 2008
Posts: 6
Loc: USA, OR
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I enjoyed Juno as well. I thought it had a lot of great pop culture refs., great humor, and some talented actors. The soundtrack was a little, ehh, I dunno...
Hope to hear more on this post.
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