Unrelenting, infuriating and tonally messy, Kathryn Bigelow’s Detroit, which chronicles the real life events of the Algiers Motel during the Detroit Riots of 1967, is a powerful, albeit sporadic, film. At times, the film is a scorching indictment of police brutality,…
Finding Her Voice Episode 13: Blockbusters
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…
Kathryn Bigelow’s ‘Detroit’ Trailer Looks Intense
The trailer for Detroit released today, and Kathryn Bigelow’s new movie looks intense. The two immediate takeaways are that the movie is very gritty and feels authentic. There was nonstop action and tension in the clips shown. John Boyega appeared…
5 Female Directors Better Than Mel Gibson for Suicide Squad 2
To make mistakes is only human. I’ve run a stop sign or two in my day, accidentally overdrew my bank account and have even overslept when I was supposed to be at work. People in Hollywood are not immune from…
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…
Golden Globes 2013 Predictions & Winners
The Golden Globes are always a little more about the Hollywood glitz than the other awards shows this season. But nonetheless, we love this ceremony that honors both movies and television. The Golden Globes doesn’t air until tonight 8/7c on…