Contemporary UK feminism. http://www.thefword.org.uk/ Movable Type http://www.thefword.org.uk/images/logo2003.gif 2008-08-11T21:43:01Z

Cazz Blase considers how Marjane Satrapi's autobiographical story of coming-of-age in Iran and Europe transfers to the big screen

http://www.thefword.org.uk/reviews/2008/08/freedom_always 2008-08-11T21:43:01Z 2008-08-11T20:38:49Z Cazz Blase

The Sex and the City movie makes for a disappointing postscript to the more subversive TV series, argues Catherine Redfern

http://www.thefword.org.uk/reviews/2008/06/sex_and_the_cit 2008-06-05T20:43:36Z 2008-06-05T19:40:52Z Catherine Redfern http://www.thefword.org.uk/

El Orfanato is a rare example of the 'horror' genre with a strong female lead. Or is it? Lindsey M Sheehan has more

http://www.thefword.org.uk/reviews/2008/06/haunted 2008-06-05T09:25:42Z 2008-06-04T23:38:44Z Lindsey M Sheehan

Only a cog in the wheel? Joanna Tocher reviews a thought-provoking film about one woman's role in the Chinese resistance

http://www.thefword.org.uk/reviews/2008/02/lust_caution 2008-02-10T23:07:56Z 2008-02-09T22:52:35Z Joanna Tocher

Tarantino's latest film, Death Proof, is exploitative not empowering, argues Emma Wood

http://www.thefword.org.uk/reviews/2007/11/is_tarantino_re_1 2007-12-08T14:42:01Z 2007-11-10T09:22:29Z Emma Wood

The film adaptation of Patrick Süskind's novel Perfume is a stunning indictment of society's attitude towards women, argues Leanne Bibby

http://www.thefword.org.uk/reviews/2007/10/perfume_the_sto 2007-12-08T14:42:01Z 2007-10-31T22:40:06Z Leanne Bibby

Sword-and-sandles epic 300 is a bit Spartan when it comes to dishing out historical accuracy, but Rosamund Urwin finds plenty to admire in this latest adaptation of a Frank Miller graphic novel

http://www.thefword.org.uk/reviews/2007/05/300_spartans_an 2007-12-08T14:42:00Z 2007-05-01T23:30:15Z Rosamund Urwin

Will Smith's latest film has gained him plaudits and nominations for his role as a single parent. But Dwysan Edwards says we shouldn't forget that thousands of mothers go through the same experiences every day.

http://www.thefword.org.uk/reviews/2007/02/happyness 2007-12-08T14:42:00Z 2007-02-01T21:55:15Z Dwysan Edwards

Shelley Rees argues that the final film in the X-Men trilogy is a galling disappointment, involving a systematic disempowerment of all the strong female characters.

http://www.thefword.org.uk/reviews/2006/08/xmen_the_last_s 2007-12-08T14:42:00Z 2006-08-13T15:11:57Z Shelley Rees

Maria Seijo-Richart examines how Steven Spielberg's Munich repeats trends first identified by feminists in the 1970s; that sexually active female characters who deviate from traditional female roles must be punished.

http://www.thefword.org.uk/reviews/2006/05/munich 2007-12-08T14:42:00Z 2006-05-29T14:34:51Z Maria Seijo-Richart

Jess McCabe reviews North Country, a film with a feminist plotline based on a true story about a woman who brings sexual harassment charges against her workplace; the first of its kind in the U.S.

http://www.thefword.org.uk/reviews/2006/03/north_country 2007-12-08T14:42:00Z 2006-03-03T14:40:40Z Jess McCabe http://www.jessmccabe.co.uk

An all female cast of adventurers take on the traditionally male role of explorer, with terrifying consequences. Jess McCabe weighs up the pros and cons of this unusual horror film.

http://www.thefword.org.uk/reviews/2005/11/the_descent 2007-12-08T14:41:59Z 2005-11-05T15:22:56Z Jess McCabe http://www.jessmccabe.co.uk

http://www.thefword.org.uk/reviews/2005/06/sin_city 2007-12-08T14:41:59Z 2005-06-18T19:43:12Z Laura Woodhouse http://notafeministbut.blogspot.com/

A bottom the size of two bowling balls? Yeah, right. Rachel Bell argues that the casting of Renee Zellweger undermines the premise of the Bridget Jones character.

http://www.thefword.org.uk/reviews/2005/01/bridget_jones_t 2007-12-08T14:41:59Z 2005-01-15T13:14:15Z Rachel Bell http://www.bettybandit.co.uk/

http://www.thefword.org.uk/reviews/2005/01/the_incredibles 2007-12-08T14:41:59Z 2005-01-11T13:03:58Z Ms Razorblade