
Bergman’s Female Characters
When I first viewed Ingmar Bergman’s THE SEVENTH SEAL, I knew I had discovered one of my favorite filmmakers. Now, working … Continue reading Bergman’s Female Characters
When I first viewed Ingmar Bergman’s THE SEVENTH SEAL, I knew I had discovered one of my favorite filmmakers. Now, working … Continue reading Bergman’s Female Characters
In Zen Buddhism, Ango is a three-month period of intensive study and practice. One aspect of Ango is that members … Continue reading Why “I’m Not a Rapist” Means Nothing
There are so many ways that society monitors and controls women’s bodies. PiMam’s family had determined how she could and … Continue reading The Decision
In the wake of Gloria Steinem’s comments that young women could only be siding with Bernie over Hillary in order … Continue reading Why Gloria Steinem Was Wrong, and Why It Matters
A lot of blog posts address men who believe rape is, at least in part, the responsibility of the victim—rather than … Continue reading Why the Rape Wasn’t Your Fault: An Open Letter
A few weeks back, a guy was complaining to me about his girlfriend. Already earning a zero on the Classy … Continue reading Real Men Go for Real Women
There’s been a lot of family talk lately about a relative of mine who left one abusive marriage only to recently … Continue reading How Hatred Helped Me Heal
Yes, you. We’ve got some talking to do. If your leading lady has become crazy and paranoid, I have a … Continue reading Your Porn Is Making Me Crazy
Please. Just please stop already. I know it comes from a good place. Kind of. But stop it. So here’s … Continue reading Ladies: Stop Taking Responsibility for Other People’s Choices
I’ve heard a lot of women balk at bulking up. But those big muscles? I’ll look like a man. Come … Continue reading I Am Woman–And I Pump Iron