women in film

Chicago International Film Festival

17 min read

Programmer Sophie Gordon on the 62nd Chicago International Film Festival’s OutLook Program

by Megan Henderson

October 21, 2026

It often feels as though queer films fly under the radar, going relatively unnoticed in the grand scheme of yearly mainstream cinema. With major blockbusters still featuring predominately heterosexual and

Interviews

14 min read

Kasia Adamik on Her European Ties to “Winter of the Crow”

by Megan Henderson

October 14, 2026

Director Kasia Adamik is no stranger to the screen, as her career began back in 2002. As a Polish filmmaker and storyboard artist, “Winter of the Crow” is an adaptation

Interviews

12 min read

Womanhood Steers the Ship in Lindsey Ryan’s “Capsized”

by Megan Henderson

October 13, 2026

Coming into your own as a person is hard, and it’s made even harder when you have a crazy family. The people closest to us affect our lives in so

reviews

8 min read

Mike Flanagan’s “Carrie” Is Soft, Yet Fitting for the 21st Century

by Megan Henderson

October 7, 2026

*This article contains major spoilers for Mike Flanagan’s “Carrie”* Every girl remembers at exactly what age and where she was when she got her first period. At least, I know

Cinema Femme Short Film Festival

14 min read

Emily Robinson and Robin Tunney of “Ugly Cry” Discuss the Importance of Imperfection

by Megan Henderson

October 6, 2026

In this day and age, our social media presence is a reflection of ourselves. It’s a highly curated, performative version of what we see in the mirror everyday. Yet still,

Directing, Interviews

14 min read

Lauren Montgomery on Preserving Legacy While Moving Forward in “Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender”

by Megan Henderson

October 5, 2026

“Avatar: The Last Airbender” is a franchise beloved globally. I first learned about it when I was in high school from one of my best friends, who grew up watching

Interviews

11 min read

How Samantha Russell and Last Looks Beauty Are Changing the Industry

by Megan Henderson

October 4, 2026

Over the past few years, many progressive conversations have been happening in the entertainment industry. We’ve been discussing more opportunities for non-white, non-cis, non-male creatives, behind and in front of

Interviews

9 min read

The Cult of Female Friendship: Taylor Dupuis on “Where the Hell is Anna?”

by Megan Henderson

September 26, 2026

All women are familiar with the complexities that come along with female friendships. On one hand, they can be magical, sparkly, and more valuable than any romantic relationship. But sometimes,

Documentaries, Interviews

12 min read

Adapting, Changing, and Living an Adventure: Brydie O’Connor on “Barbara Forever”

by Megan Henderson

September 24, 2026

Barbara Hammer made over 80 films in her life time, and yet many don’t know her name. She helped shape experimental and queer cinema, and yet most audience members haven’t

Interviews

9 min read

The Tension is in the Details: Aika Miyake on Cutting Apple TV’s “Lucky”

by Megan Henderson

August 9, 2026

I’m always a sucker for a crime action thriller. I can’t get enough of the heart-pounding tension, the sweaty-palmed anticipation, and the edge-of-your-seat fight scenes. It gets me every time,

Interviews

18 min read

Look At My Life: An Interview with Megan Park and the Cast of Amazon’s “Sterling Point”

by Megan Henderson

August 5, 2026

Everyone remembers the complicated feelings that come along with being a young adult. In fact, some of us may still be in that season of our lives, experiencing those feelings.

Chicago, Cinematographer, Interviews

8 min read

Ups and Downs – Tari Segal on Lensing the Emmy-Nominated Show “Margo’s Got Money Troubles”

by Megan Henderson

July 23, 2026

“Margo’s Got Money Troubles” is an electric, neon-soaked story that follows young Margo (Elle Fanning), whose life gets turned upside down once she gets pregnant and decides to keep the