{"product_id":"i-love-romcoms-and-i-am-a-feminist","title":"I Love Romcoms and I am a Feminist","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor attendees to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashlandmass.com\/Calendar.aspx?EID=13920\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ashlandmass.com\/Calendar.aspx?EID=13920\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#3119a6\" style=\"color: #3119a6;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #3119a6;\"\u003eAshland Public Library Event\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e with Corrina Antrobus on October 4, the author will be signing bookplates for every book ordered through Aesop's Fable.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eI Love Romcoms and I am a Feminist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an empowering guide to the 100 most groundbreaking romcoms of all time, told through the feminist moments that are often forgotten.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA celebration of 100 of the best romantic comedies of all time – all with proper feminist credentials. From\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBarbie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMuriel’s Wedding\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt Happened One Night\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e13 Going on 30\u003c\/i\u003e, this book will validate your love of romcoms and prove they have always had your back.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ere-shape how we think about sexism and women’s rights\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this fascinating guide,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003emovie journalist and Bechdel Test Fest founder Corrina Antrobus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereveals 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAntrobus discusses all the best feminist moments, big and small, in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eromcoms through the ages\u003c\/b\u003e, including:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eWhen Harry Met Sally\u003c\/i\u003e, which broke taboos around faking orgasms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e10 Things I Hate About You\u003c\/i\u003e, which embraced female rebellion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eMamma Mia!\u003c\/i\u003e, which sang in the face of slut shaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eMy Best Friend's Wedding\u003c\/i\u003e, which showed us it’s OK to be irrational\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eClueless\u003c\/i\u003e, which proved women can be fashionable, femin\u003ci\u003eine,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand femin\u003ci\u003eist\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eBridesmaids\u003c\/i\u003e, which brought female-powered comedy to the forefront of Hollywood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo, 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\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eincludes recommendations for similar movies\u003c\/b\u003e, making it the perfect companion for anyone in love with romcoms and longing for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHardcover:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 224\u003c\/span\u003e pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White Lion\u003c\/span\u003e (August 27, 2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 978-0711290709\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antrobus, Corrina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46582661087483,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/1906\/7459\/files\/9780711290709_254a8.jpg?v=1728071422","url":"https:\/\/aesopsfable.com\/products\/i-love-romcoms-and-i-am-a-feminist","provider":"AESOP'S FABLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}