Wednesday, April 06, 2011

Misogyny at the Movies

Quote of the Day

“Studio executives believe that male moviegoers would rather prep for a colonoscopy that experience a woman’s point of view, particularly if that woman drinks or swears or has a great job or an orgasm.

“Studios also believe that making comedies for women flouts the almighty Laws of Date Night, which hold as follows: Men rule. Men decide which movie a couple will see on a given weekend, and any hint that a film involved fashion, pedicures or female troubles in ‘manpoison.’”