female representation

The Complexities of Lesbian Intimacy In Cinema
The Complexities Of Lesbian Intimacy In Cinema

Despite the demand for more portrayals of lesbian intimacy and the potential to do so tastefully, the topic is still treated with little care.

“I Reject Your Hypothesis”: A Justified Comment From Quentin Tarantino?

Is Quentin Tarantino just another white male director carelessly contributing to the gender bias in cinema with Once Upon a Time in Hollywood?

The Manic Pixie Dream Girl: Trope or Mythos?
The Manic Pixie Dream Girl: Trope Or Mythos?

The manic pixie dream girl trope is indicative of sloppy writing and has become an easy way for Twitter users to dismiss complex female characters.

The Never Ending Male Gaze: Undercurrents of Objectification Within Feminist Film
The Never Ending Male Gaze: Undercurrents Of Objectification Within Feminist Film

We take a look at the sexualisation of the women in Mad Max: Fury Road and Thelma & Louise, two feminist films – not to vilify, but to offer insight into their subliminal messaging.

The Wonder Women of 2017
The Wonder Women Of 2017

We look back at the wonder women of 2017, the women directors and writers who pushed through barriers in the industry, advancing gender equality and making history.

Femme Frontera: An Interview With Writer/Director Angie Reza Tures
Femme Frontera: An Interview With Writer/Director Angie Reza Tures

Chris Watt spoke with Angie Reza Tures, the director of the Femme Frontera Filmmaker Showcase, a celebration of women filmmakers from the U.S.-Mexico border, which takes place on January 25th in Los Angeles.

THE BREADWINNER: Beautiful, Inspiring, Important
THE BREADWINNER: Beautiful, Inspiring, Important

The Breadwinner’s captivating aesthetic, heroic protagonist, moments of levity and weighty themes aid in drawing in youngsters and teaching them about the hardships faced by their peers on the other side of the world.

Rising Up: Female Actors Taking Positions Of Power
Rising Up: Female Actors Taking Positions Of Power

In the middle of the sexual abuse scandal in Hollywood, we highlight the actors who were amidst it all and others who are rising to more power.

The Female Body In Film: Rethinking What's Normal
The Female Body In Film: Rethinking What’s Normal

The female body has often been sexualized in mainstream film. It’s time we become aware of how it affects the way we think about women.

SUCK IT UP: Clichéd And Generic
SUCK IT UP: Clichéd And Generic

Suck It Up admirably attempts to tell a story with flawed women at its centre, yet sadly falls back on clichés and stereotypes at every turn.