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‘Poison Pens’ Find Dangerous Cyber Power
By Katherine Sharma
The poison pen letter has been a plot device in some classic murder mysteries. For example, Dorothy Sayers’ Gaudy Night and Agatha Christie’s The Moving Finger featured these cruel communications–anonymous notes sent to the targeted recipient or third parties to humiliate, intimidate and discredit.
A pen and ink letter seems quaint in this digital age. But the malice of the poison pen not only still exists, it has been further empowered by technology. Cyberbullying is one modern manifestation. Hurtful words and images can be unleashed 24/7 with free, anonymous clicks and delivered to large online and mobile social networks. The consequences have been especially devastating for vulnerable teenagers. Statistics show that 15% of high school students reported they were victims of cyberbullies in 2013, and the rising number of highly publicized teen suicides due to cyberbullying has sparked national concern.
Some well-known mystery authors have taken note and incorporated cyberbullying in their plots. Start with Val McDermid’s Splinter the Silence, featuring psychologist Tony Hill and former police detective Carol Jordan. The plot centers on the mysterious deaths of several outspoken feminists who were the victims of vicious cyberbullying. It is assumed that the torrent of abuse overwhelmed them and caused them to silence themselves in high-profile suicides. But Hill begins to see something even more sinister at work.
In Roadside Crosses by Jeffery Deaver, his protagonist Kathryn Dance of the California Bureau of Investigation is called in when roadside crosses start appearing along the highways of the Monterey Peninsula–not as memorials to past accidents but as markers for fatalities to come. After the driver in a recent fatal car crash, a gaming-obsessed teen who’s been the target of cyberbullies, vanishes, Dance’s manhunt takes her into the illusory world of bloggers, social networks and cyberbullying.
Finally, veteran mystery writer Nevada Barr has penned Boar Island (an Anna Pigeon Mystery). Anna Pigeon, a National Park Service Ranger, finds out that the adopted teenage daughter of a friend is being victimized by cyberbullies and offers an escape by asking them to join her at her new post in Maine’s Acadia National Park, staying in a house on nearby Boar Island. But a cyberstalker follows them, and soon Anna is dealing with a brutal murder as well.
For more information about cyberbullying, read https://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/what-is-it/
ABOUT KATHERINE SHARMA
Katherine Sharma’s family roots are in Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. But after her early childhood in Texas, she has moved around the country and lived in seven other states, from Virginia to Hawaii. She currently resides in California with her husband and three children. She has also traveled extensively in Europe, Africa and Asia, and makes regular visits to family in India. After receiving her bachelor’s degree. in economics and her master’s degree in journalism from the University of Michigan, Katherine worked as a newspaper and magazine writer and editor for more than 15 years. She then shifted into management and marketing roles for firms in industries ranging from outdoor recreation to insurance to direct marketing. Although Katherine still works as a marketing consultant, she is now focused on creative writing.How Bad Sex Is Like…Golf
There are a few things we like and a few things we don’t. Golf and bad sex are at the top of the “do not like” list (unless it’s mini golf, hell yeah!). Here’s a few reasons how golf (playing, watching, any of the above) can be like bad sex.
It takes forever
There is a certain cut off point where sex goes from fun to just stop trying already. Just like fetch, stop trying to make it happen, it’s not going to happen!
I’d rather be on a golf cart
It looks a lot more fun than this lolly-gagging laziness and hanging out and puttin’ around. Need a little more excitement than what’s going on here.
I’d also rather be drinking in the club
Not sure why I’d wake up early or leave another party early to be here in this snooze-fest. Bring on the alcohol, maybe I’ll go party with those people instead and stay at hole 12 (and hopefully your hole isn’t hole 12 for the day which may explain why this is going so badly now).
Stupid outfits
Just get me out of this as quickly as possible. Why is this even necessary when it makes getting from A to B more difficult. Rip them off of me please and let’s get this going.
There’s lots of guys
Wait…this actually might not be a bad thing. We’re unsure. Whatever you’re into.
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2016 Summer Fashion Trends For Dating!
It’s almost time for summer vacation! You’ve probably spent the entire winter dreaming about that warm weather and those cool fashions. We compiled a list of some of our favorite summer clothes that are sure to make a splash this year in your romantic world. We’ve got cute bikini’s that will catch his eye, and fashionable sunglasses that scream “mysterious”. Picking out the right guy can be a difficult decision on its own, shouldn’t your outfit be a simple choice? Here are a list of some of our favorite looks to help you out:
Strappy Cami Sundress ($29.94) from Express.com
Heat up your sunny day look with a classic sundress in light, flowing rayon. Barely-there weight, sexy double straps that crisscross in back and a simple, skin-baring cut make this one an all-around smart choice when temps rise.
Havana Bag ($48) from Cultgaia.com
Make a statement at the beach, market or along side the pool with this structured woven straw bag. Bold stripes add a show stopping element to this spacious bag. It is framed with seagrass detailing and features leather straps. This bag was made to be your summer sidekick.
The Irving Sandal ($124) from madewell.com
Easy as a wedge and totally sexy, this warm-weather sandal has a leather ankle strap and chunky wooden heel (read: supercomfy). Made to pair with sundresses and flares alike.
Shape One Piece Swimsuit ($34.95) from H&M.com
Fully lined shaping swimsuit with sculpting effect on stomach, back and seat. Wrapover top section with lightly padded cups and boning. Decorative gathers at sides and adjustable shoulder straps.
Peace of Work Muscle Tank ($18) from Nastygal.com
Woke up feeling like a ’70s goddess? Well, this oversized tank is for one of those days. Or pretty much any other day–you get the picture. It features a tie-dye print in warm tones and exaggerated raw-cut armholes. Babe it up with a sexy bralette and a structured skirt–peace out!
Beach Babe Floppy Hat ($20.98) from Betseyjohnson.com
Beach, please. It’s time to bring glamour to the sea with Betsey’s floppy hat. She has a brim wide enough to protect from the sun and adds some serious mystery in the shade.
The OC Shorts ($65) from Aritzia.com
Designed with authentic five-pocket detailing, these denim cutoffs are made with premium stretch denim from the USA and designed with a super-short inseam. Pair with a classic bikini look like the PerkyTriangle Bikini Top ($28.95) from Americaneagle.com
Rounded Sunglasses ($29.95) from Mango.com
Protect those peepers with these classic rounded sunglasses. Available in either black or chocolate with leopard print, these sunglasses are sure to raise the mysterious factor of the person hiding behind them.
Open Heart Black Tee ($15.99) from Outfitmade.com
Show your love with this sexy cut out made from 100% cotton. This piece comes in white, beige or black and is sure to be a conversation starter as you walk along the beach.
What Would You Give Up Sex For?
Put down that phone and read this! (Unless you are reading this from your phone in which case, carry on).
New research from Decluttr.com has revealed that more and more of us are becoming addicted to our cell phone (who’d have thunk it?!) A reported one in five (23%) of people would prefer to give up sex rather than being parted from their cell. Over half of the quiz respondents (59%) admitted that checking their phone is the first thing they do after waking up and the last thing they do before sleeping (hello alarm clocks, texts and Tinder!). 43% of people would never leave their house without their cell phone. I can admit there have been a few out of the driveway and down the street turnarounds on the way to work when I realized my phone was still back in my bedroom. Not ashamed.
The research also revealed what people would give up to stay within an arm’s length of their cell phone, whilst a shocking 23% of people said they would give up sex for their cell phone, 20% would give up sports and 18% would sacrifice alcohol (sometimes the alcohol leads to the sex, amirite?!)
Well, although it does seem pretty preposterous that people would give up sex for anything…we still thought of a few other things that might sway us.
Espresso Cones
No, I had never heard of these until lately either but yes, these are a thing (but you have to go to Alfred’s in Los Angeles to get ‘em). Chocolate lined waffle cones filled with espresso. Chocolate, caffeine, and waffle cone. Hell. Yes. Who needs sex when you can just indulge on this sweet treat and then be so hyped up afterwards that you can stay up all night and masturbate?
Pizza
I swear this whole list isn’t going to just be different foods—although we could totally do that and most people would probably agree. Who doesn’t remember the episode of Sex and the City where Miranda ate that chocolate cake out of her trash when she was sex deprived? Ok but really—pizza obvi had to be on this list, who didn’t see this coming?! Pizza bites and pizza bagels are included. You know what they say, pizza is like sex because even if it’s bad, it’s still pizza. But let’s be real, any of us would take bad pizza over bad sex. Maybe even that gluten free, vegan cheese shit pizza. Gotta love the ‘Za.
Netflix
No, not Netflix and chill—real Netflix. Stop making out with me and let me finish this damn movie! This can hold off for at least half an hour later, no?! A few years ago we probably wouldn’t have included Netflix on this list but have you checked out all of their original series lately? Titus Andromedon is our spirit animal on The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and I’m just not sure we can live without him or his Pinot Noir.
Wine
Speaking of Pinot Noir—much like people in the Decluttr.com study say they would give up alcohol for their cell phone, we may just give up sex for alcohol. So you don’t have the sex, but at least you have the booze and the phone. Bad day? Wine. Good day? Wine. Celebration? Wine. Angry? Wine. Sick? Wine. It’s the all-inclusive problem solver. And sexting doesn’t count as sex, right?
Vibrator
Depending on who the sex is with…sometimes this is just the better option.
Anything else you would rather keep over sex? Leave your comments below!
By Cassie Ciopryna at NEVER LIKED IT ANYWAY
Injecting Poison Into the Mystery Plot
By Katherine Sharma
Poison is a rare murder weapon statistically but not fictionally. And here’s a case where mystery plots may be more revealing than crime data. Many homicidal poisonings go undetected per experts, and only one in five verified murders by poisoning is ever solved.
As an introduction to the topic, read The Poisoner’s Handbook by Pulitzer Prize-winning scientist Deborah Blum. It’s a historical thriller about how a medical examiner and toxicologist team uses trailblazing forensic science to bring to justice poisoners in early twentieth-century New York, setting new standards for forensic detection along the way. Structured as a series of linked stories about poison death investigations, it was a finalist for the 2010 Agatha Award for nonfiction and a New York Times bestseller in 2011.
Or, you can turn to fictional inspiration. Agatha Christie counted many poison victims in her mystery books, from Cards on the Table, in which an evil doctor salts anthrax on a shaving brush to kill with a razor nick, to The Pale Horse, where tasteless, odorless thallium is the poison of choice. Another British mystery queen, P.D. James, used insecticide in a whiskey to poison a trainee in a nursing home in Shroud for a Nightingale.
But how close are the fictional mysteries to real poisonings? Author-scientist Blum lists carbon monoxide, arsenic, radium, cyanide, nicotine, aconite, chloroform, mercury and thallium (kudos, Agatha) among her favorite poisons from historical homicides. And based on convicted poisoners (recognizing that they represent the minority of poisoners who have been caught), criminal profilers can say that, contrary to the popular notion that poison is a woman’s weapon, the majority of convicted poisoners are male. The homicidal poisoner is also more likely to be in the medical field (doctor, nurse, lab technician) or in a care-taking role (wife, mother, nursing home attendant) where he or she has ready access to poisonous means and vulnerable, trusting victims.
Psychological profiling of convicted poisoners shows that they tend to be clever, methodical, self-centered, emotionally immature and certainly unburdened by morality and empathy. And they are sneaky, often skillfully masking their true natures by pretending to be a loving spouse or caring nurse. For examples of more famous poisonings in literature, check out http://www.theguardian.com/books/2010/jan/16/ten-best-poisonings-john-mullan
ABOUT KATHERINE SHARMA
Katherine Sharma’s family roots are in Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. But after her early childhood in Texas, she has moved around the country and lived in seven other states, from Virginia to Hawaii. She currently resides in California with her husband and three children. She has also traveled extensively in Europe, Africa and Asia, and makes regular visits to family in India. After receiving her bachelor’s degree. in economics and her master’s degree in journalism from the University of Michigan, Katherine worked as a newspaper and magazine writer and editor for more than 15 years. She then shifted into management and marketing roles for firms in industries ranging from outdoor recreation to insurance to direct marketing. Although Katherine still works as a marketing consultant, she is now focused on creative writing.Blindsided By Murder Mystery Plot Twists
By Katherine Sharma
Skilled mystery authors can use an ingenious plot twist to surprise and stump even veteran mystery readers. Here are some favorites that continue to inspire imitation and inventive variation:
Let’s start with the Narrator Culprit. Readers tend to trust the mystery narrator, especially if he or she is a victim, sympathetic witness or helpful aide to investigators, so it’s a real shock to find out they’ve been bamboozled by a villain (and the author). It worked in The Murder Of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie and the more recent Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn.
The Impossible Murder twist is another favorite in which the evidence seems to contradict logic and science, including the many variations on the classic “locked room” murder. Read John Dickson Carr’s The Three Coffins for an ingenious example that includes a locked room death followed minutes later by the shooting death of the main suspect on a snow-covered street, surrounded only by his own footprints yet with a powder burn showing he was shot at close range.
The Supernatural Killer is a popular way to play mind games with readers, too. There’s often a spooky house, a ghost sighting, a curse, an old crime and a new one, and clues that fit both natural and supernatural explanations. A recent example is Tana French’s The Secret Place, in which adolescent girls at a posh Irish boarding school claim to police investigators that they see the ghost of the boy victim of an unsolved murder. Similarly, The Chinese Gold Murders, the second entry in Robert van Gulik’s Judge Dee series set in ancient China, involves sightings of a murdered magistrate’s ghost, as well as a murdered monk in the wrong grave and a tiger at large, events Judge Dee traces to a common cause to solve the mystery.
Finally, there’s the Not Really Dead Suspect ploy, in which the author misdirects reader attention away from a supposedly dead character as in Agatha Christie’s famous And Then There Were None.
For more classic plot twists courtesy of Queen of Mystery Christie, read http://flavorwire.com/537670/agatha-christies-10-best-plot-twists/10
ABOUT KATHERINE SHARMA
Katherine Sharma’s family roots are in Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. But after her early childhood in Texas, she has moved around the country and lived in seven other states, from Virginia to Hawaii. She currently resides in California with her husband and three children. She has also traveled extensively in Europe, Africa and Asia, and makes regular visits to family in India. After receiving her bachelor’s degree. in economics and her master’s degree in journalism from the University of Michigan, Katherine worked as a newspaper and magazine writer and editor for more than 15 years. She then shifted into management and marketing roles for firms in industries ranging from outdoor recreation to insurance to direct marketing. Although Katherine still works as a marketing consultant, she is now focused on creative writing.9 Things You Should Be Saying To Her Besides ‘I Love You’
Saying the words ‘I love you’ is important in any relationship. It is what separates a couple from simple friendship and a lifelong commitment. They are, potentially, the most powerful words and will make your heart skip a beat and even make your knees go weak. However, there are other key phrases which are important for a woman to hear. Here are 9 things you should say to her as often as possible apart from the traditional ‘I love u’.
1. You can do it!
Sometimes the most important thing you can say are these four little words which show her that you believe in her and are there to support her. It may be a case of supporting a small project or a huge business venture; whichever it is your special lady will appreciate the support.
2. I’m proud of you!
Achieving anything that you have set out to do is a truly amazing feeling. However, if you show her that you have also seen her accomplishment and are impressed you will make her feel fantastic. The two factors together can help a lady to think that anything is possible and your reward will be worthwhile!
3. You’re beautiful!
This is a comment that is often said to flatter a lady, possibly with an ulterior motive. However, if it is said, without being prompted and an appropriate moment this tiny phrase can carry a huge amount of weight. When this is said to her in an intimate moment, when she may not feel she looks her best, and, she can see you mean it she will feel truly amazing. If you’re married, she has to feel that there’s love in marriage without you telling her 10 times a day. Just make her feel beautiful! Admire her!
4. I appreciate you!
There are many tasks and chores which are split between a couple, particularly when you co-habit with each other. The majority of these tasks arise out of necessity and often get done by the same person as habits are formed. This is a normal part of a relationship. However, it is possible to pause and think about what extra tasks you would need to complete if they were not split between you. You can also appreciate which tasks she does which you would have to do and would not enjoy.
This should be enough for you to be able to tell her that you appreciate her, and mean it! This shows that you appreciate what she does for you and that she does it out of love, not a sense of duty.
5. Let me take you on a date!
Most couples will remember the time before they were living together. The relationship developed through a series of dates and a gradual process of spending more and more time together. Going on a date was a time to get out, have fun and show off your woman to the world. It also ensures you connected and kept away from a routine.
It has been said that routine is one of the best ways to kill passion and it is easy to fall into a routine when living together and enjoying the love and marriage. Throwing this phrase into the mix will show your partner just how much you still love them and want to show them off to the world. It says you want to keep the spark in your relationship.
6. I support you!
These three little words tell your woman that you will be there for them whatever they do or need. There is no stronger motivation or force than the knowledge that your loved one has your back and will help you to succeed in any activity. Your lady will feel there is nothing she cannot do.
7. I’m sorry!
Saying this when you mean it and you understand that you have caused her hurt and that you were in the wrong is as powerful as telling your loved one that you love her. It tells her how much you value her, your relationship and that you will try not to repeat the same mistake again. It is, perhaps, an even more powerful phrase than ‘I love you’ when said with meaning.
8. You complete me!
Women want to feel safe when there’s in a relationship. They want to be cared for and protected. Tell her that she completes you; that she’s the best woman in your life. But do it randomly, when she least expect you to say it. It will make her feel the same.
9. I crave you, every day!
Women want to be desired, and there’s no secret about that. But they also want to be told that they’re amazing. You don’t need any relationship advice on this one; if you crave for her, tell her and you’ll have a beautiful love life.
By Sylvia Smith at Never Liked It Anyway
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The Most Ridiculous Romance Covers
When it comes to romance novels, the image of a lion-maned Fabio leaning into a love-struck woman is indelibly embedded in American pop culture. But look beyond the cliché, and each romance cover offers clues as to its contents. In other words, sometimes you can, in fact, judge a book by its cover.
Each cover must distinguish itself from the competition, both in-house and across publishers, while fitting in with a particular brand or series aesthetic—all while reassuring readers that they’re going to get the love story that they expect.
However, sometimes publishers decide the best way to attract the viewer’s eye is to display the most absurd image they can conceive. Shock value, if you will. Here is our collection of the most ridiculous/bizarre/bad/shocking/bold covers we could find. And by the way, these are all legitimate books you can purchase online. Have any other great ones that come to mind? Tell us about them in the comments.
Crossing The Line
Grace Winters is the racing world’s best-kept secret. And now the secret’s out. The up-and-coming chef hopes her newfound celebrity as author of a NASCAR-themed cookbook will give her the financial security she craves. Falling for handsome, much-too-charming playboy Garrett Clark is just a recipe for disaster.
Alien Hound Turned Me Gay
Connor is a engineer at the Space Administration in Washington, recently working on the construction of a cage and testing area for an alien beast that was discovered on Mars. This alien hound begins to tempt him though and soon enough his darkest and wildest fantasies are brought to life!
The Firefighter’s Woman 2
Evan broke up with Marlena and left Forest’s End. She thinks it was because of her weight and her education. Marlena decides she would’ve never had her heart broken if she’d just kept dating her own race. Yeah, right! So she’s dating a sexy black man when Evan returns trying to get her back. Marlena is not having it. Unfortunately, she still loves him. While she works to obtain her degree and runs with the amazing career opportunity that she’s been offered, she has to guard her heart from the sexy firefighter that never gave it back in the first place.
My Bosses Gasses
When Michael has to stay late at work to catch up after his procrastination, he comes face to face with his sexy boss, Emily. But when they try to leave, their escape is cut short by a faulty elevator. And unfortunately for everyone, Emily is feeling a rumble in her stomach and the repair man won’t be there for almost an hour. There’s more than one thing that Emily wants to get out in the open, but will Michael be able to handle it?
A View To A Kill
Sachin must make a choice, give up the one woman he knows to be his true mate and let her live in ignorant bliss of what walks among her people, or fight for what’s his, taking it at all costs. A trained assassin…a man even the deadliest of warriors fear. To cross him is foolish. To steal his heart is pure madness.
Spellbound in Seattle
Petra Field did not have a magical bone in her body, but it did not take a crystal ball to see disaster loomed. With enchanted blood on her carpet, a house full of Merlin-wannabes unable to clean it up, a petulant at, and house guests scheduled to arrive momentarily, she needed a miracle. She got a wizard, a whole lot of unwanted sparks, and a man-sized hole in the living room – a hole into which her feline promptly disappeared.
Brawn
One look at Brawn, and Becca is wondering how he’d look without his clothes. He’s also instantly attracted to her, but has sworn never to touch a human female. They just aren’t sturdy enough for the type of rough sex Brawn enjoys most. When he learns he’ll be living under the same roof with Becca, Brawn simply sees it as a chance to broaden his knowledge of humans. Hopefully he can do so while keeping his hands off her…
Held Captive By The Cavemen
Ellie’s been pushed back in time by her vengeful ex-lover. Now a tribe of frighteningly large, muscular, and very sexy cavemen are holding her captive. And they *all* want a turn. Warning: This short novella contains dubious consent, forced seduction, the threat of real violence, some m/m action, and a four-cavemen-against-one-modern-woman gangbang—not rape. This is not a romance, it’s erotica.
Slammed In The Butt By My Hugo Award Nomination
When Tuck Bingle receives an email explaining that he’s been nominated for science fiction literature’s most prestigious award, he’s left utterly confused. On one hand, Tuck is a successful writer of gay, science fiction erotic, but on the other, this email is addressed to someone by the name of Chuck Tingle.
Santa Claus Conquers the Homophobes
Santa Claus is back. And flying beside him is Wendy, his freshly minted stepdaughter, who can peer into the future of selected children and offer them glimpses of the wonders ahead. But with that power come horrific visions of the turmoil and trouble the less fortunate among them are fated to suffer.
Kiss My Fist
Chad Winters was a small-time bank clerk – until he was put in charge of the Shelley account. Vestal Shelley was plain, a bitch… and worth over seventy million dollars. No one had ever dared to stand up to her before – but Chad, determined to get his hands on her money, found the perfect way to treat her… and ended up as her husband. But he hadn’t reckoned on failing violently in love with Vestal’s secretary – a ruthless woman who also wanted her share of the fortune… and who cunningly turned Chad’s thoughts to murder…
Evan’s Victory: Wolves of Climax 5
Evan is the first to try and convince Cassidy to stay in Climax, yet he still won’t make a decision without Garret’s approval. To win her back, the Gregor miners must pass Cassidy’s tests of devotion. It will take more than mind-numbing sex and tempting promises. But with a kidnapping in the works, the pack will have to act fast or lose their little human forever.
Jungle Freakn’ Bride
Everyone’s heard of the mysterious Moon Ghost Jaguars, supposed shapeshifting men who steal women as their brides. What they forgot to mention was that half naked, ripped and oh so delicious, they always came in pairs – and turned into really big freakn’ cats! But Carlie’s not about to let these furry Tarzans dictate her future, even if they seem to have conquered her body.
My Fair Dork
They say a guy can never be too hung. Well, Harold Jacobs doesn’t know who they are, but they’re wrong. Socially awkward for as long as he can remember, Harold feels his enormous package is just one more thing to be embarrassed about.
Happy 25th Anniversary Thelma & Louise!
When director Ridley Scott’s film–about two best friends who hit the road in a ’66 Thunderbird looking for a little excitement but end up fugitives–opened in May 1991, it sent seismic waves through the culture. There was hand-wringing about what some called an anti-male message, and magazine stories analyzed violence and guns and what it meant when women had their fingers on the trigger. But it was also a critical hit–nominated for six Academy Awards (including Best Actress for both Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis)–and has continued to be revered as one of the most important feminist films in history.
Geena Davis played Thelma, an ignored Arkansas housewife, and Susan Sarandon her pal Louise, a stoic waitress with a noncommittal boyfriend. Both figure that a girls-only weekend at a nearby fishing lodge will give them a reprieve from their man troubles.
But while Thelma & Louise promised to be merely an Odd Couple-turned-Easy Rider road movie, rookie scriptwriter Callie Khouri delivered several startling detours that transform her frivolous twosome into serious characters. Like an instant photograph, Thelma and Louise developed before our eyes. They make a pretty picture, but also a shocking one. Away from the men in their lives, the powerless Thelma and Louise empower themselves.
“The reaction to Thelma & Louise was so eye-opening that from then on I chose roles thinking, ‘What are the women in the audience going to think about this?'” says Davis, 60. She launched the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media in 2004, focusing on improving female roles in family entertainment.
Sarandon, 69, also has become a beacon for progressive causes, arguing passionately against America’s wars, the death penalty, and Wall Street excess.
The two actresses managed to form a deep bond while working on the project together and remain good friends. They often get asked about the possibilities of a sequel, which might seem a bit hard to pull off knowing how the iconic film ends. For now, we can relive the importance of the original and celebrate the movement it caused 25 years later.
