I discovered the 2006 masterpiece Once a bit late, but it’s worth reminiscing. While it’s been labeled a modern musical, I think it’s more appropriate to call it a film about musicians. Perhaps the distinction isn’t important, but I think it’s worth noting that no one breaks into song at bizarre moments, or magically knows […]
Filed under: movies on July 27th, 2008 by Anna Lisa | No Comments »
Kimya Dawson’s music has been fantastic for years, and is becoming newly popular thanks to its prominence in the recent hit film Juno.
Kimya’s playful and bold approach to songwriting is delightfully refreshing. She entertains kids and adults alike. And while her unique sound rests in its childlike melodies and rhythms, she doesn’t take on an […]
Filed under: music on July 25th, 2008 by Anna Lisa | No Comments »
Juno is one of the most exciting female movie characters of the decade. Bold, unapologetic, fierce, clever; she takes herself seriously, and everyone else can’t help but take this bizarre teenager seriously, too.
Juno is actually one of the decade’s most interesting movie characters of any gender: both self-reliant AND communal, creative, unashamedly weird, loyal and […]
Filed under: movies on July 25th, 2008 by Anna Lisa | 1 Comment »
This adult-friendly cartoon packs a wonderful array of important messages: environmental, anti-consumerist, grassroots revolution and relationship building. Alas, patriarchy and consumerism slip in, too.
It has some great gender statements as well, and a few disappointments. WALL·E’s character is not overly gendered - he has a male voice, but also carries precious […]
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Nellie McKay sings “Mother of Pearl” at TED2008:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hU446HDtGv8
Filed under: music on July 19th, 2008 by Chris Hardie | 1 Comment »