Finding Her Voice Episode 14: Jane Campion

Hello and welcome to TYF’s newest podcast series, Finding Her Voice. Joined by editor in chief Gabrielle Bondi and film and television writer AJ Caulfield, we’ve come together to highlight, celebrate and discuss films directed by women. From the very…

Women in Film Wednesday: Bright Star (2009)

Despite featuring John Keats as one of the main characters, it’s Abbie Cornish’s Fanny Brawne who leads this lush and tranquil love story. Written and directed by Jane Campion, the movie begins with the seamstress Fanny being introduced to unsuccessful poet…

Reevaluating the ‘Manic Pixie Dream Girl’ Trope

In an article published by Salon.com last month, entitled “I’m sorry for coining the phrase ‘Manic Pixie Dream Girl,’“ film critic Nathan Rabin expressed his regret for creating this pervasively used and outwardly misogynistic movie trope. Although the “Manic Pixie Dream…

All About the Romance: Movies for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and with such weak offerings hitting theaters it seems like it might be smarter to stay at home and pick from some better pickings. In no particular order, here are some of my favorite movies about…

Cannes 2013: Blue Is The Warmest Color Wins Palme d’Or

Another dazzling film festival in Cannes, France has come and gone. Today, the film fest wrapped up with its annual awards ceremony. This year, the Cannes juries were made up of very notable names in Hollywood and film, including Steven…