The heroines of “Anne of Green Gables” and “Little Women” have inspired generations of young girls, but their messages are actually quite different.
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Edson Oda’s “Nine Days” Poses Questions About Women’s Agency and the Value of Life
“Nine Days,” the first feature film from Japanese-Brazilian Director Edson Oda asks audiences to consider what it means to live a full life.
The Power of Restraint: What “WandaVision” Can Teach Us About Overcoming Challenges
“WandaVision” provides an insightful look at the importance of restraint and the current cultural moment.
The Collapse of Fact and Fiction: Barbara Loden’s “Wanda”
When Wanda (played by Barbara Loden) divorces her husband and leaves her two small children behind, she is quickly stripped of her identity.
Joan Didion’s Netflix Documentary Is an Intimate Look at Her Life
Joan Didion, who had long resisted being the subject of a documentary, granted her relatives use of a host of unseen material.
So Yong Kim’s “Lovesong” Distills the Heartache of Unrequited Connections
In “Lovesong,” director So Yong Kim’s 2016 Sundance entry, two friends drift apart before coming back together.
Anne Hollowday’s “Bird Watching” Is a Powerful Exploration of Gender
In her new short film, “Bird Watching,” Anne Hollowday explores the ways women are seen in society.
Producer Caralene Robinson on Why We Need More Transgender Films
Producer Caralene Robinson on filmmaking, working in entertainment, and why it’s great to be a woman now.
Alessia Cecchet Combines Craft With Filmmaking
Filmmaker Alessia Cecchet crafts every object that she animates in films that combine animation with live action.
This Female Director Explores a Taboo Subject: Breasts
In “The Breast Archives,” female director Meagan Murphy asks nine women to talk about the body part we all share, but rarely discuss.
Why I Made a Show About My Life as a Kink Dominatrix
Men and women are exploring their sexual fantasies more than ever before. One show, Mercy Mistress, takes an in-depth look at kink.
What Lies Beneath Cate Blanchett’s Performance in ‘Manifesto’
Considering Cate Blanchett’s breadth of work, she could be a character actor masquerading as a leading lady.
Why “Wendy and Lucy” is Michelle Williams’ Most Desperate Movie
Kelly Reichardt’s indie film “Wendy and Lucy” stars Michelle Williams as Wendy, a young woman on the search for a better life with her only friend, a dog named Lucy.
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story
As filmmaker Alexandra Dean deftly examines in her documentary “Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story,” the combination of looks and intelligence can be devastating.