Virtual - Q&A with author Corrina Antrobus: "I Love Romcoms and I am a Feminist"

Join the Ashland Public Library as they chat with with "womanist", Corrina Antrobus about her most recent book, "I Love Romcoms and I am a Feminist" - a celebration of 100 of the best romantic comedies of all time – all with proper feminist credentials. 

We all love romcoms. They keep us on the edge of our seats, waiting for the two leads to fall madly in love. But what you may not realize is that they often contain profound feminist messages that have the power to re-shape how we think about sexism and women’s rights. Join us for this fascinating and important conversation!

RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

 

About I Love Romcoms and I am a Feminist: A manifesto in 100 romcoms:

From Barbie to Muriel’s Wedding and It Happened One Night to 13 Going on 30, this book will validate your love of romcoms and prove they have always had your back.

In this fascinating guide, movie journalist and Bechdel Test Fest founder Corrina Antrobus reveals how romcoms reflect feminism in the modern age. These iconic, groundbreaking movies have shone a spotlight or shifted narratives on topics from body positivity to abortion, and from faking orgasms to workplace equality.

Antrobus discusses all the best feminist moments, big and small, in romcoms through the ages, including:

• When Harry Met Sally, which broke taboos around faking orgasms
• 10 Things I Hate About You, which embraced female rebellion
• Mamma Mia!, which sang in the face of slut shaming
• My Best Friend's Wedding, which showed us it’s OK to be irrational
• Clueless, which proved women can be fashionable, feminine, and feminist!
• Bridesmaids, which brought female-powered comedy to the forefront of Hollywood

So, what are you waiting for?! Arm yourself with this stylish guide to the best feelgood movies that have taught a generation of women and girls all about love, humor, and identity. Each page includes recommendations for similar movies, making it the perfect companion for anyone in love with romcoms and longing for more.

About Corrina:

Corrina Antrobus is a born and bred East Londoner, film writer, podcaster and founder of The Bechdel Test Fest—a celebration of films that present women in a positive and dynamic light. In 2017 she was awarded a Trailblazer Award from Melissa Silverstein’s Women and Hollywood, which advocates and agitates for gender diversity and inclusion in the global film industry. She is a regular BIFA juror and judged the Aswan’s International Women Film Festival in Egypt in 2018. She is a film writer and podcaster who also meddles in film distribution, marketing and exhibition, and who loves nothing more than attending film festivals and sniffing around old cinemas around the world. She tweets at @corrinacorrina and @BechdelTestFest.

This event was generously shared with us by the Ashland Public Library to offer to our patrons.