The Movie Lovers - Episode 104: Women in History
In this episode, after a brief Week in Review, Jeff and Shanna celebrate Women's History Month by discussing notable women in film history. Plus, they count down their favorite Women in History movies in Film Faves.
Be sure to go to the official website of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media to learn more and utilize its resources.
Check out the official website of Alicia Malone, author of The Female Gaze.
Check out The Wrap's list of Women Who Revolutionized Hollywood.
Check out Wikipedia's cursory introduction to the history of women in film.
Check out Miss En Scene's excellent website. She organized the social media event Jeff participated in in March.
Be sure to also check out Jeff's Disney Through the Years series of articles, updated twice a month.
Next time on The Movie Lovers: Godzilla vs. Kong and Film Faves: Vs. Movies! Look for it on Tuesday, April, 13th.
Show Notes
· Opening and Introduction
· The Week in Review (0:01:12)
o Shanna’s Week:
§ Waffles & Mochi
o Jeff’s Week: (0:06:06)
§ Disney Through the Years
o Our Week: (0:07:05)
§ Falcon and the Winter Soldier
· The Main Event: Women in Film History (0:12:54)
· Film Faves: Women in History Movies (0:57:46)
· Where You Can Find Us and Ending (1:44:59)
Shanna’s Favorite Women in History Movies
12. Hustlers (2019)
11. Coal Miner’s Daughter (1980)
10. Mary Queen of Scots (2018)
9. Harriet (2019) – HBO Max
8. Nothing Like a Dame (Tea with Dames) (2015)
7. Punk Singer (2013)
6. Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story (2017)
5. Walk the Line (2005)
4. Shut Up and Sing (2006)
3. Erin Brockovich (2000)
2. I, Tonya (2017) – Hulu
1. Persepolis (2007)
Jeff’s Favorite Women in History Movies
12. Madonna: Truth or Dare (1991)
11. The Post (2017)
10. Amy (2015)
9. RBG (2018) – Hulu
8. Punk Singer (2013)
7. Jane (2017) – Disney+
6. I, Tonya (2017) – Hulu
5. Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010)
4. Wild (2014)
3. Walk the Line (2005)
2. Erin Brockovich (2000)
1. Shut Up and Sing (2006)