Tag: Feminist
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…
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…
Emma Watson Can't Be A Feminist And Have Boobs
It was incomprehensible how much weight Emma Watson put upon her slender shoulders when she embarked on the inspirational United Nations speech in 2014. I…
Interview: Sasha Stone Of Awards Daily (2 of 2)
Following from the first half of the Sasha Stone interview (find it here), this is the second part of my question and answer session with…
Interview: Sasha Stone Of Awards Daily (1 of 2)
I have never met Sasha Stone of Awardsdaily.com in person, but I have been reading her work for fifteen years. That’s a long time to be…