Tag: Feminism
Feminism and The Fog (1980)
I think that girls who insult people are very attractive. Howard Hawks There was a type of female role in Hollywood of the 1940’s that…
#KoreaToo: How the #MeToo Movement is Making an Impact in South Korea
Back in 2017 the #MeToo movement swept across America. Looking back, it’s hard to imagine the impact that the hashtag would have. It went viral…
Rewind: 1993 in Film – "Dinosaurs… Eat man. Woman Inherits the Earth" – Jurassic Park
Although it may not seem obvious, Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park is arguably a feminist film. From the off, one of the strongest themes is ‘man…
A Stepford Wives Tale: Looking back at the reaction to The Stepford Wives
In 1975, the feminist movement was finally beginning to get results. This movement is often referred to as the ‘second wave’, and is perhaps the…
Exclusive Interview with Marta Genova from London Feminist Film Festival
Here at Filmotomy, we are keen supporters on female filmmakers, and are all in agreement that women need more opportunity in film. We were giving…
The Woman of your Nightmares: Is Audition about Misogyny or is about Misandry?
“A truly shocking horror film about obsession gone evil, “Audition” is made even more disturbing by its haunting beauty.” Ken Eisner, Variety Miike Takashi is a…
Femininity in Crisis: Exploring the Representation of Femininity in the Films of 2017
2017 saw some excellent female characters being presented on screen. From the likes of Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman, to Saoirse Ronan’s Lady Bird, to Margot Robbie’s…
Why It Is Important To Have A Femme Filmmakers Festival
I recently began writing my first screenplay. My story, which centers on a male protagonist, is not only something I love to tell, but I’ve…
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic #33
Agnès Varda. A name synonymous with a film revolution still, astonishingly, under-recognized. A name that reminds us of rich, fluent, and oh-so varied cinema. Stayed…
Billimarie Robinson Talks Filmmaking, Box-Heads, And Being Multiracial
There’s an earnest, smart filmmaking brain in the young head of Billimarie Robinson, whose diverse short films over the years have perhaps allowed her to…
Young Filmmaker Sofija Sztepanov Talks Personal Experiences, Short Films, And Tinder
Talented 24 year-old filmmaker Sofija Sztepanov appears to have a humble yet dynamic perspective on her corner of the film world. There is also an…
Welcome to The Bling Ring Generation
Originally published over at On The Screen Reviews Before Hollywood discovered the benefit of locking their doors when leaving town, a group of gutsy, celebrity-obsessed…
100 More Films Made By Women – Part 20 of 20
Let’s put this second 100 films made by women series to bed. We close with short films of intrigue and features of love. Find the…
100 More Films Made By Women – Part 19 of 20
As we just about draw the curtains on the 100 More Films Made By Women, there sure is a certain sadness, I’m not going to…
