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2024 Films, Film Festivals, Interviews, LGBTQ+, reviews, Tribeca

8 min read

Sav Rodgers elevates the film that saved his life in “Chasing Chasing Amy”

by Rebecca Martin

November 4, 2024

“This movie that saved my life also holds a complicated and controversial history in the queer film canon. I’m not seeking to change anyone’s mind with this film, but to

2024 Films, Chicago International Film Festival, Film Festivals, International Films, reviews

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CIFF 2024: “Nightbitch,” “Grafted,” “We Were Dangerous,” “Toxic,” and “The Missile”

by Emily Jacobson

October 31, 2024

This past year has seen a wave of female directed movies – whether it be horror, drama, or comedy – fixed upon the female body. Unsurprisingly, with the political climate

Chicago International Film Festival, Film Festivals, International Films, reviews

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CIFF 2024: “Mistress Dispeller,” “Hard Truths,” “Rita,” and “My Stolen Planet”

by Peyton Robinson

October 31, 2024

I have always found that the Chicago International Film Festival is a formidable venue for riveting, empathetic tales about women and girls. Last year, “Paradise is Burning” was my favorite

2024 Films, Documentaries, reviews, Sundance, Sundance 40

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Shiori Ito’s “Black Box Diaries” is a Triumph

by Rebecca Martin

October 27, 2024

Sexual assault is sadly the most inclusive crime there is. I don’t know a single person, man or woman, who has not been somehow, whether they know it or not,

Kamala for president, reviews

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“Desert Angel” elevates the American migrant community

by Peyton Robinson

October 16, 2024

You can see “Desert Angel” at the Austin Film Festival on Saturday October 26, 2024 6:45pm – 8:32pm CDT at the Galaxy 9 theater. Learn more here: https://2024austinfilmfestival.sched.com/event/1mKcL/desert-angel,

2024 Films, reviews

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Femme Film Friday: “Apartment 7A,” “The Substance,” “My Old Ass,” “The Outrun,” and “A Mistake”

by cinemafemme

September 27, 2024

APARTMENT 7A – directed by Natalie Erika James With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, it makes complete sense that 2024 has been loaded with not only horror prequels, but

2024 Films, Documentaries, reviews

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“Sweetheart Deal” is a rallying cry for care

by Peyton Robinson

September 13, 2024

Seattle’s Aurora Avenue is infamous for being an epicenter of prostitution. However, this generalized reputation fails to recognize the individuality and humanity of the sex workers who inhabit the area.

2024 Films, LGBTQ+, Profile, Queer Stories, reviews, Thelma

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Femme Film Friday (Pride Month Edition): “Cora Bora,” “Fancy Dance,” “Am I OK?”, and “Inside Out 2”

by cinemafemme

June 14, 2024

Cora Bora – Hannah Utt (script written by Rhianon Jones) Catch the NYC and LA premieres this weekend! Megan Stalter reminds me of Catherine O’Hara when she was getting started

2024 Films, Profile, reviews, Thelma

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Femme Film Friday: “Babes,” “The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed,” “Tell that to the Winter Sea,” “Ghostlight” and “Thelma”

by cinemafemme

May 24, 2024

Babes – Pamela Adlon (screens in theaters nationwide starting today) At the beginning of the film “Babes,” directed by Pamela Adlon, we start with two childhood best friends, Eden (Ilana

Awards, Cinema Femme Short Film Festival, Film Festivals, reviews, Short Films

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“[subtext]” spins the rom-com genre with refreshing tension

by Peyton Robinson

May 8, 2024

“[subtext]” is the recipient of the Critic’s Choice Award for the 2024 Cinema Femme Short Film Festival. This award is given by a film critic, and this year, the film

2024 Films, reviews

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Alison O’Daniel’s “The Tuba Thieves” is a symphony of senses

by Rebecca Martin

April 12, 2024

“The Tuba Thieves” premieres tonight at the Siskel Film Center. Get your tickets here. “The Tuba Thieves,” directed by Alison O’Daniel, is a cinematic vision for the senses. I love

2024 Films, reviews

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Femme Film Friday: “How to Have Sex,” “Tótem,” “Departing Seniors,” and “Fitting In”

by cinemafemme

February 2, 2024

Here are our capsule reviews of four new releases we recommend you seek out! How to Have Sex – directed by Molly Manning Walker (Feb. 9) | review by Rebecca

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