Iris (Film) Review

The last film in our Feminist February series, a theme I hope we come back to as it's been rather eclectic and inspiring, frankly - if a little odd at times. A fine cinematic choice by Jillian to round out the month but also a highly upsetting one. Let's just say *this guy* cried "Green Mile" …

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The Punk Singer (Film) Review

I was going to gush about Kathleen Hanna in the intro to this review but every time I read it back I sounded like a school girl, and I! Just! Wanted! To! End! Every! Sentence! With! An! Exclamation! Point! You see what I'm working with here? Though I think, pondering it, that is exactly how …

Who Run The World?

Have I said lately how much I love women? I mean, of course I do, I am one and some of my favourite people on this planet are female. Like, very favourite people; my mother, my blog sisters, Dolly Parton. But it’s more than simply liking them. Ever since the Spice Girls high kicked their …

The Hot (or Not) List

When I read a fashion magazine (or any magazine for that matter), I love a Hot/Not List. Not that I take much heed of what I should or shouldn't be eating/watching/wearing, I mean I'm more programmed to fall for something on the totally uncool side of the list, anyway. Nevertheless, I still enjoy being influenced …

Vic + Flo Saw a Bear (Film) Review

Blimey. We don't half think outside the box on some of our choices, eh? This one could be considered one of our most art-housey perhaps, though it's not as strange as I've Heard the Mermaids Singing, nor is it anywhere as quirky as the amazing The Foxy Merkins (which I realise I only gave a 4/5 …

Smalentine’s Day

I'm not a big fan of Valentine's Day. I may have mentioned it before. In fact, I've spent a fair amount of this week whinging about how much I hate the commercialism, the pressure and the girl in the street who can't even carry the huge bunch of red roses her boyfriend got her. Evidence …

The Cat’s Pyjamas – A Loungewear Special

I love being comfortable. My idea of absolute bliss is coming home, slipping into a fresh pair of pyjamas (preferably something loose and in a jersey material) and lounging. Books, baths and some form of televisual treat will obviously ensue, as would one hopes, something delicious to put in my belly. I'm not very sexy about the …

Advantageous (Film) Review

Week 2 in Feminist February and another female written/directed/predominantly female character driven gem (hopefully). And this one is Sci-fi too. Whoop! This film has been on my Netflix list for a while now and I'm pretty happy I've been able to bring it out for this occasion. As always *Spoilers Ahead* Advantageous (2015) Director: Jennifer Phang Stars: Jacqueline …

#weekendcoffeeshare III

I decided this week to take a break from the gym so my tattooed rib can heal. This, of course, is just an excuse on my part not to work out, not that I really ever need one. I know that I suffer when I don't push myself so next week I'll be re-focusing on …