I know, I know-I suck. For the very small handful of you that read these columns I apologize that I’ve been so sporadic with them as of late. This week I want to make reference (not a very timely reference)…
Women in Film Wednesday: Run and Jump (2013)
About two years ago, I was able to interview the principle cast and the director Steph Green of the film Run and Jump at the Tribeca Film Festival. Due to some surreal travel experiences that year and some short notice scheduling conflicts…
Women in Film Wednesday: Beyond the Lights (2014)
Two weeks ago, I wrote about Gina Prince-Bythewood’s film Love & Basketball, a film which I genuinely find to be incredible. Finally, after having missed its theatrical run, I was able to rent Beyond the Lights on Amazon (support female directed…
Women In Film Wednesday: Love & Basketball (2000)
I love romantic comedies/romantic movies period and have taken a much more forgiving stance on them over the past few years after seeing how much oppressive hate the genre receives. Considering the majority of the targeted audience is women this…
Women in Film Wednesday: Laggies (2014)
Laggies is a semi-depressing reminder than even when you have a sweet story, some charming performances and a story that has earned payoff, stories based on women and their everyday plights are going to be written off. Lynn Shelton’s film is…
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…