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 […]
Cinema Femme’s Most Anticipated Films at the 2025 New Orleans Film Festival
Rental Family, directed by Hikari Set in modern-day Tokyo, “Rental Family” follows an American actor (Brendan Fraser) who struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese ‘rental family’ agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his clients’ worlds, he begins to form genuine bonds that […]
The 50 best films of 2021: Part 1 (50 – 26)
Why do I love cinema? One reason is the communal experience. I had so missed being in a theater with a full audience. I love joining my fellow audience members in being transported together to another place, another time, or another experience. The best part of that is when you share an empathetic experience toward […]
CANDYMAN | Juneteenth Message from Nia DaCosta
Juneteenth is a day that has historically recognized the perseverance and power of the Black community. Over the last two years, taking time to recognize and reflect on this holiday has only gained added significance. Black art, and Black storytelling in particular, provides audiences the opportunity to see both the reality and the possibility of […]
Cinema Femme’s Top 10 Anticipated Summer Flicks
Many of us are vaccinated or on our way to getting our second shots. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. One of our lights is the return of cinema in theaters. This will lead to those beautiful in-person events where we can share that communal experience of watching films. Here’s a […]
“Little Woods” sets the stage for Nia DaCosta’s anticipated follow up “Candyman”
Who’s excited for “Candyman”? It’s an understatement how thrilled I am about Nia DaCosta’s remake coming out this fall. I’m a fan of the original, but I see how DaCosta’s take on the film may bring it to more of a relevant place, in light of her perspective as a Black female filmmaker and the […]