Moira teaches cinema studies and feminist film and theory at City College of San Francisco. She is one of the world’s experts on the work of Maya Deren.
December 17, 2013 3:11 pm
Published by Moira Jean Sullivan
Kathleen was really the strongest voice in the beginning of Third Wave feminism in [Riot Grrrl]. And really daring to be outspoken enough to say, “All women to the front.” That hadn’t been done before.
November 5, 2013 1:48 am
Published by Moira Jean Sullivan
Why so many become enraptured about lesbian sex on screen is already asked and answered: it sells. It is a well-known male fantasy, but as far as a female fantasy, this depends on how the scenes are shot. Maroh has already addressed the problems. The nearly 10-minute sex scene is considered “long” by both standards, and the primary selling point of the film.
November 1, 2013 5:22 pm
Published by Moira Jean Sullivan
As a storyteller, Stacie Passon wastes no time and rather than explaining everything in dialogue, her picture language is both economical and meaningful. The interior sets of the family home have a hygienically sealed cleanliness and smoothness.
November 1, 2013 5:20 pm
Published by Moira Jean Sullivan
Abby’s either on her way out or on her way back in or she will continue hooking and all of the choices will be fine, but I think the central question of the film is, “ I belong to only you but you don't want me,” and that is where the film ends for me—that is the resolution and acknowledgment of the question in 93 minutes.
October 4, 2013 5:09 pm
Published by Moira Jean Sullivan
Reviewed by Moira Sullivan Developmental Editing, Copy Editing, and Posting by Alexandra Hidalgo This critical piece on the film is... View Article