Something happened to me recently and I’m not sure what to make of it. To be honest, I’m a little shaken. I never thought this would happen to me but … well … here I am. See what you think. I was lying in bed feeling under the weather so I turned on a movie … Continue reading Why Jo Can’t Marry Laurie — My Surprising Revelation About ‘Little Women’ →

Earlier this month, an article in The Washington Post tried to claim that The Lion King — both the 1994 original and the new “photorealistic” version — promotes fascism. The film, according to Dan Hassler-Forest who wrote the article, “introduces us to a society where the weak have learned to worship at the feet of … Continue reading Man Up, Simba! The Surprising Lesson of The Lion King →

Earlier this week, popular comic book writer Gail Simone asked people on Twitter to share their first cartoon crushes. Almost immediately, #1stCartoonCrush began trending. https://twitter.com/GailSimone/status/1130873782468354048 People’s cartoon crushes were as varied and as interesting as people’s real life romantic choices. Everyone from Jessica Rabbit (Who Framed Roger Rabbit) to Daphne (Scooby-Doo), and from Optimus Prime … Continue reading People Are Revealing Their #1stCartoon Crush — And That’s A Good Thing →

There aren’t too many mothers in Disney princess movies. In fact, there are far more evil “mother” figures than there are good moms (think Snow White’s Evil Queen, Cinderella’s Wicked Stepmother, or Rapunzel’s Mother Gothel). The princesses’ actual mothers tend to be either dead, or (like Aurora’s and Rapunzel’s mothers) somehow estranged from their daughters. … Continue reading Disney Mothers Choose Life! →

I recently re-watched the movie Titanic while on an airplane. In retrospect this was probably not the best idea given that I’m a nervous flyer and the movie is about a bunch of people dying a horrible death on board a large ocean-crossing vehicle. But we made it through — well, I made it through, … Continue reading What ‘Titanic’ Tells Us About Feminism (Yes, Really) →

Participants of my Saving Cinderella class had the option to a write guest post on the topic of the session they attended. This post is in response to Session 6, The Prince is a Psychopath: Elsa, Anna, and the Death of Prince Charming. To watch past sessions of the class, click here. The following was written … Continue reading GUEST POST: Melting The Mantle: Why Frozen Ain’t So Fresh By Eric M. Blake →

Participants of my ongoing Saving Cinderella class have the option to a write guest post on the topic of the session they attended. This post is in response to Session 4: Bestiality? Belle and the appeal of the monster. To watch past sessions of the class, click here. The following was written by Winter Naomi Vera. … Continue reading GUEST POST: Why Belle Wasn’t A Prisoner Until The Live-Action Movie “Fixed” Her By Winter Naomi Vera →

Participants of my ongoing Saving Cinderella class have the option to a write guest post on the topic of the session they attended. This post is in response to Session 4: Bestiality? Belle and the appeal of the monster. To watch past sessions of the class, click here. The following was written by Patti Warren. As … Continue reading GUEST POST: The Gospel According to Beauty and the Beast By Patti Warren →

Participants of my ongoing Saving Cinderella class have the option to a write guest post on the topic of the session they attended. This post is in response to Session 4 Bestiality? Belle and the appeal of the monster. To watch past sessions of the class, click here. The following was written by Eric M. Blake. … Continue reading GUEST POST: The Beast and Gaston: What Makes A “Real Man”? by Eric M. Blake →

You can’t change a man. That’s just basic good dating advice right there. If you meet a guy, and he’s a total jerk, and he treats you like garbage, and he doesn’t respect you, then he’s not worth your time. It doesn’t matter how attractive, or intellectual, or creative, or popular he is, he doesn’t … Continue reading Love Lessons From Beauty and the Beast: You Can’t Change A Man, But A Man Can Change Himself →