movie review
Reviews of films that depict the female experience from every facet; girlhood struggles, working women, gender inequality and everything in between.
Finding your groove in the 50s
How come we don't have a show on television called 50-somethings? There are plenty of shows with the kiddies as stars, or the teens as stars, or the 20 and 30-somethings as stars. They even have movies and shows for the silver haired folks in their 60s and up club. What about the 50-somethings? Where's our movie or show? When I was younger I had all kinds of guidance. The Breakfast Club helped me through high school. Sex in the City helped me through my 20s. Comic books and movies helped me through the 30s and 40s. Now what? Whose representing the 50-somethings journey and pathways? I feel like I have no guidance. In a way, I like that. I'm too old to be listening to a drill sergeant or condescended to as if I haven't been around the block. Yet, there's still a piece of me that is uneasy and insecure about navigating on this new territory commonly called "over the hill" or "after the change". Big changes, big accomplishments, yet not much art or literature for guidance or reference as if the 50-somethings are in unfamiliar living situations. I trust my own instincts and judgements most of the time, but I do feel a discomfort of not having more movies and books to use as a reference for this phase/chapter of my aging experience.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman3 months ago in Viva
"Some secrets are never buried—only whispered by the trees."
The willow stood alone at the edge of Briar Creek, its gnarled roots drinking from the murky water, its heavy limbs drooping like the sorrow of forgotten years. Locals called it Widow’s Willow, though no one remembered exactly why. They only knew not to go near it after dark.
By Muhammad Saeed8 months ago in Viva
The Strength Within
In a small village surrounded by green hills, lived a woman named Asha. She was known for her kindness, her bright smile, and the way she helped everyone. People came to her for advice, for help with cooking, for caring for babies, or even just a warm cup of tea.
By Nihal Khan9 months ago in Viva
Busting the Biological Clock Myth: Empowering Women’s Choices
The most well-thought-out advice provided to women of this generation seems to be, "Have a baby when you are ready to raise one." But nobody discusses how to get there. One has to prepare for pregnancy only when one is ready financially, emotionally, and physically, as feminist discourses remind us. But due to your "ticking biological clock," this has to be done in a hurry. There was always pressure on women to bear children.
By Hridya Sharma10 months ago in Viva
