Maleficent is a film with feminist undertones. It’s clear to see the feminist bias in how the movie plays out, especially the ending. Sleeping Beauty, by contrast, is not feminist. Yet it is more pro-women and a better movie overall. Here’s my comparison of the two, and a call for […]
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I adore Disney movies. They provide so much nostalgia. I had a rich diet of Disney movies as a child, and this diet has continued into my adulthood. Disney films are under much scrutiny and criticism nowadays. These are often by (some) feminists, or others claiming that Disney films are […]
Continue ReadingGrowing up I loved Disney films, and I still do. I adored both the first and second Little Mermaid movies. Earlier I watched them both in reverse order; I wanted to watch the second one anyway, and then felt like watching the first one. In my mind it worked like […]
Continue ReadingMy favourite Disney film is The Hunchback of Notre Dame. I think it is an incredible movie that takes my breath away every time I watch it. As a kid it used to scare me according to my parents (can’t say I’m surprised), but as an adult I find it […]
Continue ReadingI love Moana. It’s an incredible movie with a spirited, kind heroine, and breaks away from the ‘fairtytale’ trope to focus on adventure and finding yourself. It speaks about the environment, humanity and how we treat each other. Here’s why I think it’s one of Disney’s best. Moana is a […]
Continue ReadingThe Classic Trio of the Disney ladies – Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella – are often criticised by feminists for being passive ‘damsels in distress’ and doing fuck all. While I prefer more modern Disney just because I prefer modern movies in general, I do adore all Disney films, […]
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