women directors

EUPHORIA: A Muddled Philosophical Retreat
EUPHORIA: A Muddled Philosophical Retreat

Euphoria has something important to say and has good ideas in its grasp but can never look them in the eye.

OPHELIA: An Enticing Revisionist Film That Showcases Daisy Ridley's Talents
OPHELIA: An Enticing Revisionist Film That Showcases Daisy Ridley’s Talents

Told from a female perspective, and benefitting from a seminal performance by Daisy Ridley, Ophelia rewrites history in a more favorable light.

TOO LATE TO DIE YOUNG: Hovering On The Cusp Of Change
TOO LATE TO DIE YOUNG: Hovering On The Cusp Of Change

Much like life itself, Dominga Sotomayor’s Too Late to Die Young is a meandering, seemingly directionless tale but no less enrapturing for it.

MY DAYS OF MERCY: Love Finds A Way

Heady problems My Days of Mercy’s characters through the wringer, but the clarity with which they are captured makes the difficult journey more poignant.

BITE ME: An Edgy Addition To The Rom-Com Genre
BITE ME: An Edgy Addition To The Rom-Com Genre

With the strength in its original script and performances, Bite Me is an incredibly refreshing rom-com that has a lot to say about today’s world.

PAUSE: A Soul-Crushing Lead Performance Towers Over Misery
PAUSE: A Soul-Crushing Lead Performance Towers Over Misery

Pause examines the life of a woman trapped in an unhappy marriage, played with gusto by Stella Fyrogeni. Aaron Berry reviews.

#LIKE: A Sharp, If Blatant, Take On The Feminist Revenge Thriller
#LIKE: A Sharp, If Blatant, Take On The Feminist Revenge Thriller

#like explores violence against women in an interesting way, but feels convoluted at times. Zoe Crombie reviews.

RIVER OF GRASS: Revisiting Kelly Reichardt’s Debut
Revisiting Kelly Reichardt’s Debut, RIVER OF GRASS

While it would take the serious alienation, River of Grass has all of the seeds that would bloom into one of the 2000s greatest filmmakers.

tell it to the bees: a stifled romance
TELL IT TO THE BEES: A Stifled Romance

Tell It to the Bees is a pretty dreary period piece, and one that doesn’t sit well in the current landscape of queer cinema.

ABOUT A DONKEY: A Modest But Moving Film
ABOUT A DONKEY: A Modest But Moving Film

About a Donkey embraces its identity, and allows its viewers to grasp this, but also infuses their own personal experiences within these character’s journeys.

THE BEACH BUM: In The Land Of Filth & Excess
THE BEACH BUM: In The Land Of Filth & Excess

The Beach Bum is a love letter to the unlikely beauty found in the gutters of Florida, the artsy stoner comedy only Harmony Korine could concoct.

UNICORN STORE: Brie Larson's Phenomenal Directorial Debut Oozes With The Thaumaturgy Of Childhood
UNICORN STORE: Larson’s Directorial Debut Oozes With The Thaumaturgy Of Childhood

Unicorn Store, Brie Larson’s directorial debut, marks the beginning of a new chapter in the multi-hyphenate’s career.

OUT OF BLUE: An Ambitious but unfocused existential crime thriller
OUT OF BLUE: An Ambitious But Unfocused Existential Crime Thriller

Out of Blue can’t be faulted for its ambitions, but there’s a lack of focus, oscillating wildly between genres and never satisfying as any.

We Need to Talk About Lynne Ramsay
We Need to Talk About Lynne Ramsay

Lynne Ramsay has been honored and recognized by critics and awards around the world. So why does it seem as though Hollywood refuses to recognize her incredible work?

Beginner's Guide: Lynne Ramsay
Beginner’s Guide: Lynne Ramsay, Director

Across her four uncompromising features, Scottish director Lynne Ramsay has unsparingly invited us to the darkest recesses of the human condition.