In all honesty, there should probably be more than one International Women's Day a year--doesn't it seems odd that despite two whole millennia of civilization, around half of our population is glaringly underpaid and underrepresented when compared to the other half? Strong women are all around us, from mothers and friends who support us daily to the public figures who inspire us with their work. Sometimes, even fictional characters can be a source of strength and empowerment, but then again, that should come as no surprise to anyone who's ever enjoyed Jane Eyre.
It's maddening when television shows aren't realistic or relatable in their portrayals of women, but sometimes, either through stellar performances or sharp plot direction, the woman on screen really does become someone you can genuinely see as a sister to learn from. Here are some of the silver screen's strongest offerings right now:
Melissa McCarthy is a global treasure and I’m aware that most of us know that, but her baby-with-a-sledgehammer portrayal of current White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer is almost historically noteworthy in the grander repertoire of SNL characters. If you’ve watched any of Spicer’s press briefings, you’ll know for a fact that McCarthy’s infantile playground bully antics aren’t actually that far from the mark; the problem is, most people don’t watch White House press briefings, which means they don’t get educated on how one of the most powerful offices in the world is operating. Doing skits on Sean Spicer is something we can thank the SNL writer’s room for, but for utterly committing to the bizarre, almost nonsensical mannerisms of the Trump administration’s press liaison, McCarthy is the one that reminds us that even the folks in power can be of questionable sanity.
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