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Maleficent vs Sleeping Beauty
2020, Disney, Feminism, Film Reviews

Maleficent vs Sleeping Beauty

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 […]

by: The Rational FemalePosted on: November 30, 2020April 18, 2023
Why I Love Disney Movies
2020, Books Films Music TV, Disney

Why I Love Disney Movies

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 […]

by: The Rational FemalePosted on: November 14, 2020November 20, 2020
2018, Books Films Music TV, Disney, Film Reviews

The Little Mermaid: 1st vs 2nd film

Growing 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 […]

by: The Rational FemalePosted on: April 21, 2018November 20, 2020
2018, Books Films Music TV, Disney, Film Reviews

Reviewing ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’

My 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 […]

by: The Rational FemalePosted on: March 3, 2018November 20, 2020
2018, Books Films Music TV, Disney, Film Reviews

Why Moana is one of Disney’s best films

I 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 […]

by: The Rational FemalePosted on: January 17, 2018November 20, 2020
2017, Books Films Music TV, Disney, Feminism

A Closer Look at the Classic Disney Princesses

The 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, […]

by: The Rational FemalePosted on: October 3, 2017April 18, 2023

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About The Rational Female

Zarina Macha (The Rational Female) is an award-winning independent author of twenty-one books and a commentator on modern culture. Since 2017, she has examined feminism, race, and mental health with a focus on rational inquiry and social responsibility. Her writing and video essays explore the tensions shaping modern gender relations and contemporary society.
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