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, …
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 …
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 …
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A Week of Delicious Shockers, Misbehaving Women, the 7th Annual Weengushk Film Fest and Blanket of Stars.
By Anne Brodie Last Summer (L'été dernier) is a shocker. Hold on to your hats. Anne (Léa Drucker) is a lawyer who berates her client, a teenager, telling her that drinking and having sex with seven men one night makes her a world-class slut in the eyes of the judge in her upcoming trial. The girl …
Championing Integrity in Politics: Marit Stiles’ Stand Against Corruption
In an era saturated with political noise, where grandstanding and propaganda increasingly seek to divide us, the importance of staying informed and engaged has never been more crucial. The political tactics employed today often exacerbate division and sow discord, a landscape particularly …
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