France’s Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot played by Haley Bennett was what we’d call today a radical feminist; she singlehandedly saved their vineyard when her husband died, grew it into a prestige brand that we still drink today, against the misogyny of the early 1800s. Her story is a triumph, brought to vivid life in Thomas Napper’s film Widow Clicquot. What She… View Post
Parenting teenagers is a journey that’s as varied as it is challenging. From dealing with daily dynamics to preparing them for the future, each phase brings its own set of trials and triumphs. This week on What She Said, we have a focused peek into the world of raising teenagers, offering insights and advice to help you navigate these transformative… View Post
By Anne Brodie Faye Dunaway’s singularity in the ’60s and ’70s as an actor and independent woman was important and we are reminded in the doc Faye. She was strong-willed, talented and made her demands clear, as the women’s movement caught up to her. Dunaway’s power exploded asBonnie Parker in her first major film, Bonnie & Clyde (1967), opposite Warren… View Post
As the dog days of summer roll in, Canadians are showing that the allure of vacationing remains strong despite economic challenges like inflation and high interest rates. A recent Ipsos poll for Allianz Global Assistance Canada reveals that 61% of Canadians are gearing up for summer vacations, with 79% eager to get away, albeit with adjustments to fit tighter budgets…. View Post
By Anne Brodie Last Summer (L’été dernier) is a shocker. Hold on to your hats. Anne (Léa Drucker) is a lawyer who berates her client, a teenager, telling her that drinking and having sex with seven men one night makes her a world-class slut in the eyes of the judge in her upcoming trial. The girl seems terrified of her…. View Post
In an era saturated with political noise, where grandstanding and propaganda increasingly seek to divide us, the importance of staying informed and engaged has never been more crucial. The political tactics employed today often exacerbate division and sow discord, a landscape particularly challenging for women, who are often encouraged to prioritize harmony over conflict. However, disengagement in such times allows… View Post