It may not always be apparent at the time, but film’s tend to be a product of the time period they are made in. Watching an older film, you can usually tell what was happening socially or politically at the…
The Handmaid’s Tale 1×8 Review: Jezebels
The Handmaid’s Tale seems to flounder when it takes its eyes off its female leads. When the series shifted gears and explored Serena Joy’s history, it was a fascinating look at how women can be complicit in the brutalization of…
The Handmaid’s Tale Review: 1×1-1×3
One of the signs from the Women’s March that most sticks in my mind was “I can’t believe I’m still protesting this shit.” It seemed to be a common refrain among the older women. Watching The Handmaid’s Tale, I can…
Movie Review: The Love Witch
“The Love Witch” is a deceptively simple movie that taps into a whole lot of complex ideas. Of course, the fact that it’s an homage to the Technicolor sexploitation films of the 1960s means it touches on the issues it…
#52FilmsByWomen: Join the Project!
Just in case you haven’t already heard about it, there’s a project currently taking place on Twitter called #52FilmsByWomen where you pledge to watch one film a week directed by a woman. That’s not too tough of a challenge in a media landscape where…
Top 5: Reasons “Mad Max Fury Road” Does & Doesn’t Deserve Film of the Year
With the 2016 Oscars just around the corner, the media is abuzz with predicting which movies and their casts will take home the coveted awards. One of this year’s biggest surprise hits turned out to be none other than Mad…
Happy Thanksgiving! TYF Writers Share Who/What We’re Grateful for in the World of Entertainment
Happy Thanksgiving! The annual tradition continues as TYF writers come together to share what they are grateful for in the world of entertainment. We encourage you to share what you’re thankful for from the world of cinema, books, TV, music or…