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 […]
Tag: disney princesses
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 […]
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, […]
12 Favourite Women in Disney Films
I love Disney films. Always have. The songs, the humour, the characters and story lines. Disney characters are often misfits struggling to find their place (Belle, Hercules, Ariel) and I’ve always identified with that. Pretty much all of the Disney women are brave, resilient, stay strong and are kind […]