Feminism

Letter to an Unknown Woman: From Lisa Berndle to Rebecca Bunch

The lovelorn woman, then and now.Once upon a time, women were the target movie-going audience. As I wrote last week, this… Read More

A Conversation with the Women Behind ‘XX’

Three of the film’s directors talk about the future of women in horror and the genre’s importance.When news of a… Read More

‘Big Little Lies’ Has a Secret to Success

Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman and director Jean-Marc Vallée elevate the material to new heights.Image: Hilary Bronwyn Gayle / HBOHBO has long been… Read More

The Persistent Women of Cinema

They were warned. They were given an explanation. Nevertheless, they persisted.If you’ve been paying attention to politics this week, you… Read More

Having a Voice in Silence: Women Filmmakers in the Early Days of Cinema

A hundred years ago, the “highest salaried director in motion pictures” just so happened to be a woman.Last month, Deadline published… Read More

Here For a Good Time: The Role of the Female Gaze in ‘Everybody Wants Some!!’

Or: how I learned to stop worrying and love the butts. Read More

The Best Movies Directed by Women in 2016

Our 22 Favorite Movies Directed by Women in 2016Looking to support great female-directed films? Start here.Over the years, we’ve heard from our… Read More

A Crack in the Celluloid Ceiling: The Significance of Chelsea Barnard

For women in film ‐ it’s still the 20th Century, says new study. Read More

Lindsay Lohan’s Plans for Mean Girls 2

The Mean Girls star reveals that she intends to get the ball rolling on a sequel.We wear pink on Wednesdays.Two days… Read More