Femme Film Series: March 2026
For me, movies and meaning are inseparable; I process my daily life through this art form. The cinema is not just entertainment—it’s a vital lens through which I understand the world, a constant source of introspection, and a mirror reflecting the complexities of the human experience. Every frame, every performance, every narrative beat contributes to […]
Spark of Access: Marya E. Gates on Her New Book, “Cinema Her Way”
It’s wonderful to meet someone like Marya E. Gates whose mission is so closely aligned with that of Cinema Femme. She has spent well over a decade using her platforms, including at RogerEbert.com, to champion the vital work of female filmmakers. Now she has released her first book, Cinema Her Way: Visionary Female Directors in Their […]
Sundance 40: Editor in Chief’s Top Ten Sundance Films of All Time (1984 – 2023)
This week marks the Sundance Film Festival’s 40th edition. In celebration of the Sundance Institute’s rich history, I’m spotlighting my all-time top 10 favorite films that have played at the Sundance Film Festival over its first four decades. Discover the new films that may be sliding into your top 10 by purchasing a ticket to […]
Cinema Femme’s 225 Essential Films to see directed by women and non-binary people: Part Three (1970 – 2022) “The Anti-Hero”
The list has been generated by Cinema Femme contributors, and the titles are listed chronologically on our Letterboxd HQ account. All of these films are directed by women and non-binary people. For Part 3, we highlight films where the leading character fits elements of “the anti-hero” (a central character in a story, movie, or drama […]
Look back: A vintage that gets better with age: a celebration of ‘Jennifer’s Body’ 10 years later
Originally posted August 16, 2019. Google “Jennifer’s Body” and let the panning of 2009 begin, from the in–the–gutter critic reviews to the 44% Rotten Tomatoes score. Go on Letterboxd (a site for film geeks like myself who write their own reviews), and you will read passionate, glowing reviews from over the past couple of years. The love that seemed dormant ten […]
Look back: 2020 Cinema Femme Short Film Fest Filmmaker Q&A moderated by Karyn Kusama
We are bringing back our Cinema Femme Short Film Fest filmmaker Q&A moderated by Karyn Kusama (“Jennifer’s Body”, “Yellowjackets”) for our All-Star series! We are elevating Karyn and her passion for female and non-binary filmmakers through this post. Today we highlight Short Block 4 films and filmmakers. Short Block 4, and 1-3 are now available […]