Film writer AJ Caulfield has taken the #52FilmsbyWomen pledge, where she will watch one movie directed by a women per week throughout 2018. Here on The Young Folks, AJ reflects on the films she’s viewed — including female-directed classics and…
Finding Her Voice: A Wrinkle in Time and Book Adaptations [Podcast]
Hello and welcome to TYF’s newest podcast series, Finding Her Voice. Joined by editor in chief Gabrielle Bondi and film and television writer AJ Caulfield, we’ve come together to highlight, celebrate and discuss films directed by women. From the very…
Storm Reid reveals the Lasting Significance of A Wrinkle in Time
Before heading out to the movies this weekend, make sure you catch our one-on-one interview with lead actress Storm Reid for her film, A Wrinkle in Time. In what may be considered a modernized version of The Wizard of Oz for…
A Wrinkle In Time Movie Review: Lazy Writing Sinks any Potential for Greatness
In Disney’s A Wrinkle In Time, it is not freedom, science, religion, or the great battle between good and evil that is really important. No, it’s the self esteem of the main protagonist Meg (Storm Reid). A strange choice since…
2018 Film Independent Spirit Awards: Nominations Announced
The Independent Spirit Awards nominations were announced this morning. This past year has been another strong one for independent films. with features like Call Me by Your Name, The Florida Project, Get Out, Lady Bird, and The Rider headlining the competition. One could also say the ISA…
Watch the first trailer for A Wrinkle in Time Trailer
“What if we are here for a reason? What if we’re part of something truly divine?” Ava DuVernay in just a few short years have become a director whose name stirs instant excitement when her name becomes attached to a…
5 Female Directors Better Than Mel Gibson for Suicide Squad 2
To make mistakes is only human. I’ve run a stop sign or two in my day, accidentally overdrew my bank account and have even overslept when I was supposed to be at work. People in Hollywood are not immune from…