Friday 18 December 2015

Why a Feminist Ghostbusters Isn't a Bad Thing...

In the words of Laurie Penny, you know your masculinity is fragile when your whole sense of self-worth is based on an all-female Ghostbusters...



In Summer 2016, Paul Feig will bring us a reboot of the beloved Ghostbusters franchise starring 'Bridesmaids' star Kristen Wiig, 'Spy' star Melissa McCarthy and SNL's Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones. Despite the fact that we will be gifted with an updated version of a loose story we all know and love, many have reacted badly to the green-lighting of this project. Misogynists have wriggled out of the woodwork to rain their disgust over our twitter feeds, many feeling that the all-female aspect of the film is unnecessary and male-bashing. I, however, would like to offer my wholly insignificant opinion as to why 2016's Ghostbusters can only be a good thing...