What better way to ring in a new month than with a badass film like "Thelma and Louise"? This movie, released in 1991, is dripping with feminism. While this is a more commonly practiced cinematic theme twenty years later, this was fairly groundbreaking for its time. Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon are iconic actresses, starring in films such as "Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "A League of Their Own" While nowadays they periodically take on a stereotypical mom role of the eternally adolescent young adult, it is important to recognize their mark in history in "Thelma and Louise". Thelma and Louise start their weekend road trip getaway to escape their tireless lives as a housewife and a waitress. Immediately I identified with Sarandon as Louise, whose independence often translates as her being uptight. She takes Thelma along for the ride of her life, who is in a toxic marriage and desperately needs to escape her current situation.
This may be the understatement of the century, but Thelma and Louise get themselves in a bit of trouble that sends them on the run from the cops. Along the way, they run into cowboy Brad Pitt, who adds to the drama. I don't want to spoil what happens in the movie, but I do what to comment on how it promotes feminism. Women are not traditionally shown on screen as road tripping criminals who know how to work a loaded gun, and don't have any problem doing so. It is important to show women portray all sorts of roles, not only those previously predominantly prescribed to them. It was great to see the housewife and waitress evolve to much more than just those roles. Thelma and Louise break free from the traditional mold of women. That being said, it doesn't hurt to throw in a super ripped 90's shirtless Brad Pitt into the mix. Whether you're a feminist, shirtless BP fan, or enjoy a criminal road trip, you''re sure to get a kick out of "Thelma and Louise".
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