Tag: International Women’s Day
The Cinematic Power of a Woman Reflected in these Female Film Characters on International Women’s Day
“I like the freedom inherent in being on my own, and I like the growth and learning processes that develop from taking chances … I…
The Female Gaze: Great Film Moments Directed by Women
We have all heard of the term ‘male gaze’ (termed by the feminist sociologist Laura Mulvey), which is often used to describe how the camera…
International Women's Day: 5 Great Actress Turns That Didn't Need The Oscar Nomination To Be Timeless
Any time is a a splendid time to shout out to some of the finest performances by actresses. So for International Women’s Day it feels…
Lina Wertmüller & Her Frames of Rebellion
Lina Wertmüller will open your mind, make you laugh, wince, and, at some point, probably piss you off. She was a force in 20th Century filmmaking, and the likes of Jane Campion, Sophia Coppola, Kathryn Bigelow and Greta Gerwig owe her a huge abbracciare for the path she carved through the male-dominated jungle of film directing.
Direct Like a Woman: Great Films Made by Female Filmmakers
What better way to celebrate International Women’s Day than to sit down and watch some excellent films directed by some extremely talented women. This is a…