I finally saw the much hyped ‘Girls,’ and I’ve got to say: believe that hype. I was riveted. I’m also totally impressed that Lena Dunham in twenty-five years old and she is the writer, producer, and star of the show. I’ve read criticism about the all white foursome and agree completely. There should be women [...]
Archive for the ‘Most girlpower *GGG*’ Category
I’m a fan of ‘Girls’ on HBO
Posted in Most girlpower *GGG*, ReelGirl recommends, Television programs on April 23, 2012 | 2 Comments »
Howl’s Moving Castle: the book! ***HHH***
Posted in Books, Most girlpower *GGG*, ReelGirl recommends, tagged Howl's Moving Castle on April 14, 2012 | 5 Comments »
I have seen the excellent Miyazaki movie “Howl’s Moving Castle” starring the intrepid Sophie, but I never realized that the film was based on a book. My daughter came home with it yesterday afternoon; her Granny bought it for her. Here she is this morning. This picture tells me all I need to know.
Believe the hype: ‘The Hunger Games’ is amazing
Posted in Most girlpower *GGG*, Movies, ReelGirl recommends, tagged the Hunger Games on March 23, 2012 | 11 Comments »
I just saw it. LOVED it! The acting is so great. It is perfectly cast from Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss to Wes Bentley as the gamemaker to Donald Sutherland as President Snow. I was concerned that Hollywood would mess up the book somehow, but I was so impressed with this adaptation. Here are some aspects [...]
Girl gone missing: Where is Katniss on ‘The Hunger Games’ movie poster?
Posted in Books, Most girlpower *GGG*, Movies, tagged the Hunger Games on March 12, 2012 | 18 Comments »
Here’s the movie poster: Here’s the book cover: At least the book isn’t by S. Collins, right? I suppose we should be grateful for that. According to Google images, there are other movie posters that show the protagonist, Katniss Everdeen, but I haven’t seen one anywhere around the Bay Area. Have you? Please let me [...]
Long live Lyra Silvertongue and Serafina Pekkala
Posted in Books, Cool and radical girls, Most girlpower *GGG*, ReelGirl recommends, tagged Lyra Silvertongue, Serafina Pekkala, The Golden Compass on March 8, 2012 | 11 Comments »
I finally finished The Golden Compass. This books features a couple of the most excellent female characters that I have ever read about. Lyra kicks ass. So does the witch queen, Serafina Pekkala. About half way through the book, I posted on how all of the male characters were annoying me somewhat. Lyra was appearing [...]
Scandinavian girls have more fun
Posted in Most girlpower *GGG*, Movies on March 3, 2012 | 16 Comments »
My kids were playing at the park up the street and made friends with a boy and girl who spoke fluent Norwegian. An hour later, my three daughters were in their backyard, splashing around in a hot tub. At some point, I was telling the mom, who is Norwegian and a doctor, about my blog. [...]
Watch out for gender stereotyping in card games for kids
Posted in Most girlpower *GGG*, Most stereotyping *SSS*, ReelGirl recommends, Toys & products, tagged Old Maid, sexist card games, Slamwich, Sleeping Queens on March 3, 2012 | 5 Comments »
My children love card games, and even though I don’t, I’m learning to. Cards are a great activity for the whole family to do together. Playing them also teaches kids math, how to follow rules, strategy, and how to win and lose gracefully. But what are the card games that we play with our kids [...]
Reel Girl’s book recs of the week
Posted in Books, Cool and radical girls, Most girlpower *GGG*, ReelGirl recommends, tagged Knuffle Bunny, Mary Had a Little Lamp, The Old Woman Who Named Things on February 23, 2012 | 6 Comments »
Reel Girl recs this week feature super passionate heroines. All three Reel Girl rates ***GGG*** Triple Girlpower. Make sure you read these to your sons as well as your daughters! Knuffle Bunny is one of my all time, absolute favorite books for kids. How do I love thee, let me count the ways… First, the [...]
