My Tiny Feed

sueddeutsche.de

Bimovie: A Women's Film Series

The Bimovie women's film series in Munich features eight films celebrating female stories and addressing gender inequality in cinema.

Read original article in German

German

Germany

EntertainmentGender IssuesFilmWomenCinemaFestivalRepresentation

BimovieBerlinaleMaxim-Kino

Cyndi LauperUli GaulkeJanis Pugh

What is Bimovie and what is its purpose?: The Bimovie women's film series in Munich showcases eight films, highlighting female perspectives and easily passing the Bechdel test.
What kind of films are shown at Bimovie?: The films span various genres, including a Hong Kong love story, a Georgian sports thriller, a Cyndi Lauper documentary, and a British musical comedy.
Can you describe the plot of "All Shall Be Well"?: "All Shall Be Well" is a prize-winning film about an older lesbian couple in Hong Kong, dealing with the death of one partner and legal issues.
What is unique about the film "Chuck Chuck Baby"?: "Chuck Chuck Baby" is a British musical comedy about a woman working in a chicken factory who reconnects with a past love.
What is the significance of Bimovie in the context of film representation?: The series aims to address the underrepresentation of women in film and provide a platform for diverse female stories.

Jan 8, 04:08

Kidman's "Babygirl" Explores Power, Sexuality, but Avoids Deeper Implications

Babygirl", a new erotic drama starring Nicole Kidman, depicts a CEO's affair with a young intern, exploring themes of sexuality and power, but is criticized for its lack of depth in addressing the inherent power imbalance and ethical implications of their relationship in a post-#MeToo context.

Jan 7, 22:10

Babygirl": Kidman's Risky Exploration of Power and Sexuality

Nicole Kidman plays Romy Mathis, a CEO who secretly enjoys sexual submission and finds it with a young intern, Samuel, in Halina Reijn's "Babygirl", raising questions about power, consent, and the #MeToo era.

Dec 29, 07:08

RuPaul's Drag Race: A Bastion of Queer Representation Amidst Industry Setbacks

Facing setbacks in queer representation across major media, RuPaul's Drag Race stands as a beacon of inclusivity, maintaining creative control through its streaming platform, WOW Presents Plus, and featuring a diverse cast, including notably trans contestants in recent seasons like season 14, which stands in contrast to shows like "The Wilds" and "The Owl House", which faced cancellations or shortened seasons after introducing prominent LGBT+ storylines.

Dec 29, 16:07

Fashion Industry Regresses on Size Inclusivity

A concerning trend of declining size inclusivity in the fashion industry is causing body shaming of celebrities and a lack of representation for plus-size models on runways, despite prior pushes for body positivity.