I don’t believe I’ve ever watched a film that spoke so frankly about womanhood. Obvious Child is crass, it’s sweet, it’s funny and intelligent, and most importantly it’s relatable to young women. Jenn…
Women in Film Wednesday: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
This Friday, David Fincher’s newest film Gone Girl will be released in theaters, and it’s already being called one of his best. While that will likely be debated once it hits a larger audience, for no…
Women in Film Wednesday: Belle (2014)
For a year so tediously bereft of meaty stories about women, it’s nice to find the rare story about a woman and directed by a woman as well. This week I’m talking about this year’s film, Belle, which …
Women In Film Wednesday: Pariah (2011)
In 2011, a film was released called Pariah, about a young, African American woman who is quietly but assuredly embracing her sexuality. It tells the story of 17-year-old Alike, who wishes just to writ…
Women in Film Wednesday: All About Eve (1950)
Hello and welcome to Ally’s hastily slapped together version of Women in Film Wednesday. Why, might you ask, is it slapped together? Well, as it would happen, I forgot my days of the week and Wednesda…
Women in Film Wednesday: Agnès Varda
When you think about the French New Wave, you think of a few key directors: Jean Luc-Godard, François Truffaut, Jacques Rivette, Claude Chabrol… etc. etc. It’s very rare that you hear the name Agnès V…
Women in Film Wednesday: Whip It (2009)
It’s odd, but I can often tell when a film is directed by a woman, even before having read who the director is. Typically it’s due to how the female relationships – family or friendship – …