Works Cited

Cook, Bernie. Thelma and Louise Live! Austin, TX: University of Texas P, 2007.

Fournier, Gina. Thelma and Louise and Women in Hollywood. Jefferson, NC: McFarland and Company, Inc.,, 2007.

Sturken, Marita. Thelma and Louise. London: British Film Institute, 2000.

The first book I picked out is called Thelma and Louise Live! This book is a compilation of various article written about and in response to the film. The section that I would most use is Appendix I, which features three articles regarding feminism within the film: "Toxic Feminism on the Big Screen," "Gender Bender," and "Is This What Feminism is about?" Unlike the previous articles I've found which defend feminism, these three criticize the impractical use of feminism within the film and how it hinders rather than helps the movie.

The second book I got from the library is (shiny) called "Thelma and Louise and Women in Hollywood." This book focuses on the broader implications of the film with respect to the influences it has had on following films and how the feminist themes within it were derived from older films. It examines the reception of the film in culture and also has case studies regarding how the film's impact differed across the United States. I would most like use the chapter entitled "The Thelma and Louise-ing of American Culture," which directly references the cultural implications of the film.

The final book I got is also shiny and has pictures, and is titled "Thelma and Louise." This book focuses on both feminism and other political implications brought about by the film. It examines the film from the prospective of how it reworked political conflicts of the time, with regard to feminism and relationships, etc. Specifically it focuses on how the film reworked the outlaw drama, and gains insight from Director Ridley Scott.