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“A League of Their Own” Essays

"A League of Their Own" Essays, Chicago, Interviews

6 min read

See Jane Salon: Kris Rey on representation of pregnancy on film and her own journey as a mother

by Rebecca Martin

November 20, 2019

Recently I attended a member event of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, as part of their “See Jane Salon” series, which enables GDIGM CEO Madeline Di Nonno

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"A League of Their Own" Essays, Documentaries, Interviews

10 min read

Why was ‘Thelma & Louise’ such an impactful film? Jennifer Townsend’s documentary explores why

by Rebecca Martin

June 27, 2019

I recently spoke with Townsend over the phone about how she created this fascinating documentary and how things have changed for women in film since "Thelma & Louise" came out
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"A League of Their Own" Essays, Interviews

3 min read

‘A League of Their Own’ Issue Cover Artist: Gabrielle Riscanevo

by Rebecca Martin

April 29, 2019

Our cover artist for Cinema Femme’s fourth issue, “A League of Their Own” edition, is Gabrielle Riscanevo. I first came across artist Gabrielle Riscanevo‘s work when she posted in the

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"A League of Their Own" Essays, Women's History Month

6 min read

Two sets of rules

by Amy Wasney

April 18, 2019

When men participate, it's an event. When women participate, it's a show. In video games, male characters wear full suits of armor; female characters wear metal bikinis. In comic books
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"A League of Their Own" Essays, personal essay, Women's History Month

11 min read

Sisters, doing it for themselves

by Marjorie H. Morgan

April 17, 2019

Everybody loves an underdog story, and everybody loves a sports story. "A League of Their Own" (1992) is a combination of both genres. The underdog is this case is the
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"A League of Their Own" Essays, Interviews, Platforms for Women in Film, Sexual Assault Awareness

8 min read

Dr. Caroline Heldman on #MeToo and representation

by Rebecca Martin

April 15, 2019

During my trip in Los Angeles, I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Caroline Heldman, research director at the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, associate professor of politics
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"A League of Their Own" Essays, Women's History Month

6 min read

Sister-Sister

by Alyse McGuigan

April 12, 2019

Siblings can be the most enduring relationships you have in your life. They know you before significant others come along. They know life with your parents and life after your
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"A League of Their Own" Essays, Women's History Month

6 min read

‘A League of Their Own’: The hero is the sidekick

by Jaylan Salah

April 10, 2019

I rooted for Kit, and even though I realized I really wanted the sisters to make up at the end, Marshall gave me that underdog I could not take my
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"A League of Their Own" Essays

3 min read

Cinema Femme Women’s History Month/Sexual Assault Awareness Month Issue — Editor’s Letter

by Rebecca Martin

April 9, 2019

If you’re not having a good time, find something else that gives you some joy in life. —Penny Marshall (October 15, 1943–December 17, 2018) When there is a passion inside

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