By Anne Brodie The all-star cast of The Fabulous Four, Bette Midler, Susan Sarandon, Megan Mullally, and Sheryl Lee Ralph is a hoot. It isn’t a film critics’ film, aimed squarely at the older female demographic with an easy, funny script and the energy and familiarity of the four stars. Friends since college, they will reunite in Key West for… View Post
Women in History Break the Glass Ceiling, Pop Stars Fight Back, and Be Careful What You Say Out Loud.
By Anne Brodie A radical feminist who changed the wine landscape for all time is celebrated in Thomas Napper’s Widow Clicquot. It’s 1840 in the fertile Champagne region of France. Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot, played with authority by Haley Bennett is married to François (Tom Sturridge) who owns a failing Champagne vineyard and suddenly dies leaving her a widow at 27… View Post
Haley Bennett Plays Pioneer Who Single-Handedly Changed the Patriarchal French Wine Industry.
France’s Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot played by Haley Bennett was what we’d call today a radical feminist; she singlehandedly saved their vineyard when her husband died, grew it into a prestige brand that we still drink today, against the misogyny of the early 1800s. Her story is a triumph, brought to vivid life in Thomas Napper’s film Widow Clicquot. What She… View Post
Navigating the Teen Years: Parenting Styles, Workforce Preparation, and Family Adventures
Parenting teenagers is a journey that’s as varied as it is challenging. From dealing with daily dynamics to preparing them for the future, each phase brings its own set of trials and triumphs. This week on What She Said, we have a focused peek into the world of raising teenagers, offering insights and advice to help you navigate these transformative… View Post
Faye, Impressive New Actor, Surreal Adventure and Celebrating Teen Films
By Anne Brodie Faye Dunaway’s singularity in the ’60s and ’70s as an actor and independent woman was important and we are reminded in the doc Faye. She was strong-willed, talented and made her demands clear, as the women’s movement caught up to her. Dunaway’s power exploded asBonnie Parker in her first major film, Bonnie & Clyde (1967), opposite Warren… View Post
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