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
February 16, 2017
Women
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
February 10, 2017
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
February 9, 2017
The Rise of Composer Mica Levi Continues
Her next project involves director Brady Corbet and star Rooney Mara.Yesterday, The Film Stage broke the news that musician-turned-film-composer Mica Levi… Read More
February 6, 2017
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
January 18, 2017
66 Movies Directed by Women to Look Forward to in 2017
Does that seem like a lot? Because it’s really not. Read More
January 3, 2017
Emmy Rossum Demands Equal Pay (and then some), Franco Boards Covenant, and a Trailer Roundup
Movie News After DarkThe day’s top headlines in bite-size portions.If you watch Showtime’s Shameless, then you know that though it stars… Read More
December 10, 2016
Why a Female Star Wars Director Is About More Than Just Talent
For Lucasfilm’s Kathleen Kennedy, opportunity isn’t everythingThere’s no denying that the Star Wars universe has become a bastion for diversity… Read More
December 7, 2016
In a Different Light: How Women are Lit On Screen
A new video essay examines the disparities in lighting schemes when filming women versus men.It is no secret that throughout Hollywood… Read More
November 29, 2016