Comments on: Kathryn Bigelow and “Firsts” http://www.fem2pt0.com/2010/03/10/kathryn-bigelow-and-firsts/ society’s issues + women’s voices Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:19:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: MadamaAmbi http://www.fem2pt0.com/2010/03/10/kathryn-bigelow-and-firsts/comment-page-1/#comment-7006 MadamaAmbi Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:52:56 +0000 http://www.fem2pt0.com/?p=1554#comment-7006 I'm not an Oscar follower because Hollywood is to reality what Twinkies are to nutrition. Ok, call me cynical, but I don't think Bigelow's win will have coattails. I admire her moxie and her ownership of what interests her without regard to her sex. I'm happy for Sapphire, too. I wish feminists would get over the "she breaks through" model of social change. Firsts don't open doors the way we thought they would and maybe we should discuss why not. I’m not an Oscar follower because Hollywood is to reality what Twinkies are to nutrition. Ok, call me cynical, but I don’t think Bigelow’s win will have coattails. I admire her moxie and her ownership of what interests her without regard to her sex. I’m happy for Sapphire, too.

I wish feminists would get over the “she breaks through” model of social change. Firsts don’t open doors the way we thought they would and maybe we should discuss why not.

]]> By: Paula http://www.fem2pt0.com/2010/03/10/kathryn-bigelow-and-firsts/comment-page-1/#comment-7000 Paula Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:19:48 +0000 http://www.fem2pt0.com/?p=1554#comment-7000 Unfortunately, it is so, why because stoopid men have made it so: I totally accept the gender distinction, and view it as a sign of honor for all wimmin everywhere, that she had the (excuse the expression) balls to make this movie, and under constant scrutiny, be so gracious and sincere in accepting the award. I also noticed how Steve Martin tried to take it from her and she held on to it for Dear Life. That, more than anything, evidenced the struggle. And it goes on. I wrote a poem, but not sure if you will censor it. I also was so moved by Sapphire's reaction to the Award of Best Adapted Screenplay; I know her and I know the struggles she's gone through to get to be a writer, and now the originator of a great film. Unfortunately, it is so, why because stoopid men have made it so:

I totally accept the gender distinction, and view it as a sign of honor for all wimmin everywhere, that she had the (excuse the expression) balls to make this movie, and under constant scrutiny, be so gracious and sincere in accepting the award. I also noticed how Steve Martin tried to take it from her and she held on to it for Dear Life. That, more than anything, evidenced the struggle. And it goes on. I wrote a poem, but not sure if you will censor it.

I also was so moved by Sapphire’s reaction to the Award of Best Adapted Screenplay; I know her and I know the struggles she’s gone through to get to be a writer, and now the originator of a great film.

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