Joan Didion, who had long resisted being the subject of a documentary, granted her relatives use of a host of unseen material.
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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.
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.
Australian Filmmaker’s New Short Film Aims to Destigmatize Abortion
Jordan Fassina’s “That Thing I Had That One Time” offers a candid look at abortion and emphasizes the importance of taking the stigma out of the equation.
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.
Bollywood Powerhouse Twinkle Khanna Talks Women’s Rights at the UN
When Twinkle Khanna was growing up in Mumbai, women were not encouraged to speak their mind.
Documentary Film: The Breast Archives—March 10, 2018 | NYC
The Breast Archives, a documentary film by Meagan Murphy, shares the unadulterated stories of nine women who disclose the bodily shame and disconnection.
On Clara Bow and Hollywood’s Impossible Standards
Hollywood pretends to accept a diverse group of women, but the roles for plus-sized women and women of color just aren’t there.
“Glittering Green Ribbons”: A New Short Story by Edan Lepucki
Edan Lepucki is the author of the New York Times bestselling novel California. Her new novel, Woman No. 17, was published in May 2016.
The Almost-Lost Art of the Film Projectionist
The days of film projectionists sitting in darkened booths switching reels are in the past—almost. Meet Carolyn Funk, in 3-2-1…
Shonda Rhimes’ Netflix Deal Has TV Networks Worried … And It Should
After more than a decade as a hitmaker for ABC, Shonda Rhimes is moving to Netflix and the move is drawing a lot of attention.