Are You Being Served? is a hilarious British sitcom that takes place in the fictional Grace Brothers department store in London, set in the 1970s and 1980s. The show follows the comedic misadventures of the staff members, including the sexually suggestive encounters and double entendres. It satirizes British class system and traditionalism while incorporating camp humor, catchphrases, and witty banter.
Still Standing (2002) is a sitcom set in Chicago, Illinois, revolving around the lives of Bill and Judy Miller. They are a middle-class couple with three children, Brian, Lauren, and Tina. The show follows their daily struggles and misadventures as they navigate the challenges of parenthood and married life. Bill, who works as a dental assistant, often displays some male chauvinistic behavior, while Judy tries to maintain control of their household. Despite their differences, they rely on their love for each other and their sense of humor to get through the ups and downs of family life.
Prime Suspect follows Detective Chief Inspector Jane Tennison as she navigates a male-dominated police force and investigates complex murder cases in London. Facing gender discrimination, hostility, and male chauvinism, Tennison relies on her skills, determination, and professionalism to succeed. The series delves into the systemic sexism and workplace harassment that women in law enforcement face, shedding light on the challenges they overcome to prove themselves in a male-dominated profession.
It is 1986 and Britain is booming. "Rivals" dives headfirst into the cutthroat world of TV where hair-dos are big and ambitions are even bigger. Deals are brokered in boardrooms, as well as bedrooms. Nobody can be sure who will come out on top. With every man and woman out only for themselves, can true love really blossom?
Gary and Brooke's break-up gets nastier as they both refuse to leave their luxurious condo. Living as roommates, they try to provoke each other until they are forced to move out. In the end, they realize their mistakes and share a smile.
French Fried Vacation is a comedy film from 1978 that follows a group of French tourists on vacation in the Ivory Coast. The film explores themes of sexual problems, male chauvinism, and free love as the tourists navigate their summer vacation filled with flirtation, one-night stands, and extramarital affairs.
Based on a true story, 'Battle of the Sexes' recounts the iconic 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. The match becomes more than just a contest of skill as it symbolizes the fight for gender equality and challenges societal norms. King, a feminist and tennis champion, battles against Riggs, a self-proclaimed male chauvinist, in a match that captivates the nation and sparks a cultural revolution.
Prime Suspect (2011) follows Detective Jane Timoney as she navigates the complexities of being a female detective in the NYPD. With the backdrop of a male-dominated profession and facing obstacles such as male chauvinism, she uses her wit, intelligence, and determination to solve high-profile cases in New York City.
Backpackers Hanna and Liv take a job at a remote Australian pub where they encounter unruly locals and a situation that escalates quickly, leading to chaos and danger.
Prime Suspect 1973 is a TV show set in 1970s London, highlighting the challenges faced by a female police officer in a male-dominated profession during a time of discrimination and sexism. The story follows a murder investigation and explores themes of gender and workplace discrimination.
A photographer moves with her husband to a seemingly perfect suburban town called Stepford, where the women are beautiful and submissive robots created by their husbands.
Abbott and Costello find themselves caught up in the world of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, leading to hilarious and terrifying encounters.
Casper and the Angels is a 30-minute Saturday morning animated series produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions and aired for one season on NBC. Casper the Friendly Ghost was a guardian angel for two female motorcycle space cops named Minnie and Maxie in the year 2179. They were joined by a rambunctious ghost named Hairy Scary, who would scare villains and troublemakers, but unlike most other ghosts, was accepting of the fact that Casper was a gentle ghost who did not like to scare people. The show was apparently Hanna-Barbera's second attempt to cash in on the popularity of Charlie's Angels, the first being Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels. Twenty-six 15-minute segments shown as thirteen 30-minute episodes were produced, as well as two 1979 television specials: Casper's Halloween Special and Casper's First Christmas.The show was shown on Cartoon Network and Boomerang for a few years.
Swing Shift is a drama and romance film set in the 1940s and revolves around the lives of women working in an aircraft factory during World War II. The plot explores themes of extramarital affairs, jealousy, friendship between women, female bonding, male chauvinism, and the impact of the war on their personal lives.
In this sports drama, a team of sailors compete in the America's Cup, facing challenges such as male chauvinism and sexual discrimination. They strive to overcome obstacles and win the prestigious race.
After receiving a corneal transplant, a blind woman begins to see the world around her. As she starts to adjust to her new vision, she realizes that she can now witness a serial killer in action, putting her life in danger.
In the movie 'Ten' (2002), a woman in Tehran drives a car and picks up various passengers along the way. Through these encounters, she engages in conversations that reflect the challenges faced by women in Iranian society. Themes of sexism, religion, prostitution, and family dynamics are explored. The movie takes place within the confined space of the car, providing an intimate setting for these conversations to unfold.
A middle-class housewife faces the challenges of an abusive husband, materialism, and self-discovery in 1970s New York City.
A woman's struggle for equality in Japan in the 1880s. Eiko Hirayama leaves Okayama for Tokyo, where she helps the fledgling Liberal Party and falls in love with its leader Kentaro Omoi, just as the party is being disbanded by the government.
Wild Nights with Emily is a comedy that explores the life of poet Emily Dickinson, with a focus on her lesbian relationship and struggles to publish her work in a male-dominated society. The film delves into her unconventional relationships, nonlinear timeline, and the challenge of being an outspoken female poet in 19th-century Massachusetts.