Women-only Wonder Woman showings sell out despite outcry

[RandySF]

Plans by US movie theaters to host women-only screenings of Wonder Woman have produced support and some grumbling about gender discrimination.

Despite criticism on social media, much of it from men, some such screenings are selling out. Several more have been added.

The offer of special screenings began recently in Austin, Texas, where Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has previously held specialty screenings for military veterans and others. Regarding plans for women-only Wonder Woman showings, the Alamo venue in Brooklyn, New York posted a statement online.

“Apologies, gentlemen, but we’re embracing our girl power and saying ‘No Guys Allowed’ for several special shows at the Alamo Downtown Brooklyn,” it said.

“And when we say ‘women (and people who identify as women) only’, we mean it. So lasso your geeky girlfriends together and grab your tickets to this celebration of one of the most enduring and inspiring characters ever created.”


https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/may/27/women-only-screenings-wonder-woman

[TexasProgresive]

1. Hmmm, sounds like some widdle snowflake dudes out there.

The love of my life has given me the privilege of living 43 years with a strong woman. We did not have any girl children but our sons have given us granddaughters who are growing into strong women. The are a wonder!

[oberliner]

2. Pretty sure it's illegal to hold a women-only showing of a film at a NYC movie theatre

For what that is worth.