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. Jenny Slate (known for the oddball characters she…
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 now it’s riding the hype…
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 did beautifully for…
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 write, find a girlfriend and live her…
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 Wednesday came and went and…
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 Varda included, which is shameful considering…