Taken In Hand - Film reviews, and articles mentioning or inspired by movies

Three female film characters I admire

Sat, 14 Jan 2006 04:01:56 -0800

What female characters in films are of interest from a Taken In Hand perspective, and why?

Mr Darcy, Mr Knightley and the Taken In Hand ideal

Wed, 23 Nov 2005 13:07:31 -0800

Edward Anthony on Jane Austen's characters and Taken In Hand.

The Night Porter: movie review

Wed, 07 Sep 2005 11:52:32 -0700

Not a film for the faint-hearted, but if you have seen The Night Porter and would like to discuss any relevant issues raised by it, post in the comments here.

Exit To Eden: the movie

Wed, 27 Jul 2005 11:00:36 -0700

Exit To Eden, the film, watched with Taken In Hand in mind.

Films with Taken In Hand overtones or references

Thu, 07 Jul 2005 03:37:02 -0700

I would love to publish more film reviews. Perhaps this piece by BlueRose will inspire you.

Shall we dance?

Fri, 11 Feb 2005 00:09:19 -0800

Otter on Taken In Hand relationships and the 2004 film, Shall We Dance?

Equality isn't all it's cracked up to be

Sat, 27 Mar 2004 05:25:27 -0800

A reader has written to ask what we have to say on the issue of so-called ‘equality’ and the criticism that Taken In Hand relationships can't possibly be healthy because they are not equal. Hit the read article link for an answer.

About Schmidt: choose engagement, not withdrawal

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 12:28:02 -0800

In this fascinating article about love and life, inspired by the film, About Schmidt, Stephen relates some vital insights he has gleaned over the years.

Secretary: a deeper understanding

Sat, 21 Aug 2004 12:09:15 -0700

Don't miss these three fabulous reviews of the film, Secretary:

Transitions, by Jeff
Secretary's subversiveness, by Max Maximovich
Love and struggle and hope for real, lasting love by Misterbricks

It's like this, beloved: I need to be spanked

Tue, 31 Aug 2004 03:00:09 -0700

A woman's letter to her hypothetical husband.

American Beauty meets The Surrendered Wife

Thu, 26 Aug 2004 02:50:48 -0700

For any woman who tends to be controlling, MamaKat recommends The Surrendered Wife.

The Taming of the Shrew

Mon, 30 Aug 2004 01:44:38 -0700

If you like Taken In Hand and you don't know this play, you are in for a treat if you read this article. (Fear not! No knowledge of archaic language assumed!) If you too love this play, you will want to know which is the best production available on DVD/video, and which ones to avoid.