Presents: Diane Negra, Head of Film Studies at UCD on the evolution of Chick Flicks
What can a “chick flick” tell us about the way we understand love, gender and intimacy?
Often dismissed as lightweight entertainment, films about women, romance and relationships have played an important role in shaping how we imagine love, relationships and the roles we’re expected to play within them. From the screwball comedies of Hollywood’s golden age to the romantic comedies of the 1990s and today’s growing focus on female friendship, the genre has continually evolved alongside changing social attitudes.
In this episode, Sarah Griffith chats with Professor Diane Negra about the history…
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