Women in Film

‘Where Are My Children?’ and Lois Weber’s Trailblazing Films About Women

First-wave feminism sprung from the birth control movement, which is on full display in Weber's controversial 1916 film. Read More

‘Men in Black: International’ Review: An Expensive and Disappointing Dad Joke

2019 continues its early summer movie slog with a listless fourth chapter in the MIB saga. Read More

‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’ Review: This Is Céline Sciamma’s Masterpiece

A film that invades your mind, body, and soul as the 18th century hypnotizes you into a romantic trance like… Read More

Cannes 2019: Portrait of a Festival on Fire

The flames are burning on all sides. Read More

Tessa Thompson and More Want the 4% Challenge to Save Hollywood

The most popular names in the film industry are banding together to make sure female filmmakers get their due. Read More

The Best Women-Led Films of 2018

It was a great year for women and the movies they led. Read More

‘Shoes’ and Lois Weber’s Early Hollywood Influence

Lois Weber's contributions to Hollywood cinema cannot be underestimated. Read More

The Case for Gender-Flipping Franchises

Established franchises have been opting to swap out their beloved male leads for fresh female faces. But what are the… Read More