
There's an interesting article up at the L.A. Times online about the depiction of teen girls in movies. Girls have more grit these days, and Valley girls are out is the short of it. We like grit here, so good news, right?
Read the whole thing here.
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Somehow I have the feeling this will be short-lived unless they make a movie of HUNGER GAMES or THE REAPERS ARE THE ANGELS.
ReplyDeleteThey're making a movie of The Hunger Games, so let's hope that keeps the trend alive. I would certainly like that...
ReplyDeleteGive me a girl with a kick-a** attitude and I'll read about or watch her gladly! Give me a frilly air-head and you've lost me for good! Here's hoping stronger female leads are here to last.
ReplyDeleteAmen, Nathalie :-)
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