Tag: Clare Boothe Luce

Dear Reader, Season 2 Episode 04: Fashionistas

July 14, 2023

In the fourth episode and season finale, I look at the most recent cinematic adaptation of The Women from 2008. After giving details about the production, I provide some reviews of the film at the time. I also briefly speak about the 1977 adaptation “Frauen in New York,” which I was unable to view.

In the second part of the episode, I am joined by Shayna as we discuss various aspects of the film and ask the big question of whether it is feminist or misogynist. As always, I conclude the discussion with revealing whether the film follows the law or the spirit of The Women.

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Dear Reader, Season 2 Episode 03: Showtime

June 16, 2023

In the third episode of this season, I look at the second adaptation of The Women entitled “The Opposite Sex,” hitting the silver screen in 1956. After giving details about the production, I also provide some reviews of the film at the time.

In the second part of the episode, I am joined by Harrison Chute (a man!) as we discuss various aspects of the film and ask the big question of whether it is feminist or misogynist. As always, I conclude the discussion with revealing whether the film follows the law or the spirit of The Women.

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Dear Reader, Season 2 Episode 02: Jungle Red

May 26, 2023

In the second episode of this season, I look at the first adaptation of The Women, hitting the silver screen in 1939. After giving details about the production, I also provide some reviews of the film at the time.

In the second part of the episode, I am joined by Professor Carolyn Cocca as we discuss various aspects of the film and ask the big question of whether it is feminist or misogynist. As always, I conclude the discussion with revealing whether the film follows the law or the spirit of The Women.

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Dear Reader, Season 2 Episode 01: The OG Women

March 10, 2023

In the second season premiere, I look at the source material The Women by Clare Boothe Luce. After speaking on the playwright and historical context, I give a synopsis of the play and take a closer look at the characters, themes, literary style, and critiques. Is this a feminist or misogynist play? Listen and find out!

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Dear Reader, Season 2 Promo

December 30, 2022

DEAR READER, SEASON 2! This season I will explore the 1936 play The Women by Clare Boothe Luce and its three cinematic adaptations from 1939, 1956, and 2008.

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