It is easy to turn a blind eye and overlook them due to the brilliance of the story, characterisation and the fact that they are undeniably feminist, however if voices aren’t raised, that bitter aftertaste will continue to linger. Yes, these films are feminist, progressive and incredibly enjoyable, but there are fragments within both (and a range of others just like these) that present mental reservations. There is however, an aftertaste that lingers when the credits roll in films such as Thelma and Louise and Mad Max: Fury Road. Recently they have been conquering the screen and because of this, the diverse spectrum of the female narrative is finally being depicted in blockbuster and successful indie movies. Women in cinema are now winning the bread instead of being filmed in heels and a short skirt baking it in the kitchen. Feminist film a necessity, a right, a true telling of OUR stories.
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