The No B.S., Pro-Woman Guide To Summer Blockbuster Season (Because We Still Need One)

Summer blockbusters are a form of gloves-offs entertainment. It's hot, the kids are off from school, and nothing really matters. As such, movies get a little less careful when it comes to the feminist side of things. These are summer hit movies we're talking about. Usually, there are women in bikinis, or women in latex strapless one-pieces, or women in futuristic-looking bodysuits. This is symptomatic of the male gaze. If we're being frank, summer is sort of the season of male gaze-y-ness....