tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5022261962330314498.post6751723886837726846..comments2023-10-17T17:10:06.583+01:00Comments on Neil's Movie Reviews: The Damsel in DistressNeilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07870545005924820667noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5022261962330314498.post-61716292294175604812010-02-19T03:03:11.098+00:002010-02-19T03:03:11.098+00:00Interesting post, Neil. I sort of agree with Lucy....Interesting post, Neil. I sort of agree with Lucy. The thing about Whedon's female characters is that being able to kick ass equates to being strong women. <br /><br />You might find this link interesting:<br />http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/RealWomenNeverWearDresses?from=Main.RealWomenWearDressesMandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03317083686011835433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5022261962330314498.post-25274711119243868452010-02-15T17:06:10.340+00:002010-02-15T17:06:10.340+00:00Joss Whedon is not a feminist: whilst I can accept...Joss Whedon is not a feminist: whilst I can accept he turned a stereotype on its head, he's created a MONSTER - now writers imagine a few headbutts and tae kwon do moves mean their character is a *strong female* -- woooooh (yes, Willow is the strongest, funny how her legacy hasn't made it into the slush pile though). Ellen Ripley started as a MAN on paper FFS and James Cameron is one of the most anti-feminist writers on the planet, he actually OFFENDS me 9/10. Sarah Connor? Vasquez? Puh-lease. If it's anyone, it's Lindsey in THE ABYSS - but cue similar problem with the kickass girls, cos she's not the one who gets remembered. What. A. Surprise.<br /><br />And btw, reprinting anti-feminist slogans and pictures does not prove you're an ally of women (even if you DO make fun of said slogans and pics). Do not give such shit any houseroom whatsoever. Now anti-feminists using google to find stuff that supports their skewed view of the universe will have access to your blog. If I were you, that would creep me right out.Lucy Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15576008511353143019noreply@blogger.com