The word feminist has gained a negative reputation. It has also been stereotyped and certain behaviours pigeonholed to either make you one or not. But let’s strip all that back for a moment and try and remember what it actually means to be a feminist. It was never about hating men or not shaving your …
The novel has offered much to the film world in terms of content. Many of my favourite books have been turned into films; Harry Potter, A Series of Unfortunate Events, The Hunger Games. Not all books have resulted in quality films, but the best film adaptations are often those that can capture the essence of …
It's Women's History Month in America at the moment, but I wanted to join in on the celebration as I think it's important to acknowledge those women who have contributed to shaping the world we live in now. But I must admit that when I try and list women who had a big impact on …
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What Black Panther did for people of colour, Captain Marvel has done for women and although it has taken a long time to get to here, the point is, we have.
How to make a film has its structure...But what happens when someone come alongs and turns that whole process on its head?
2018. What a year! It was a big year for gender equality, particularly in the sense of raising awareness. The award season kicked things off with many inspiring speeches from empowering women who called for change in 2018 and saw the first female nominated for a directing Oscar in 8 years. Plus the first woman …
Penny Marshall directed A League of Their Own for a release in 1992. The film tells the story of the American women's baseball league that was created to provide entertainment and lift the spirits of people during WWII. It stars Geena Davis and Tom Hanks with Madonna in a supporting role, and I think if …
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Being a mum is difficult to juggle with life at the best of times. It's a constant conflicting perspective of being totally in love with your new bundle of joy and being incredible frustrated by the never-ending struggle of figuring out what it wants! Although, I should say, I cannot speak from experience. Motherhood and work …
You're probably thinking female director = romantic movie. Well here are 10 films to prove you wrong.
Despite what many of our posts have made apparent up until now not all of the attitudes within the film industry are completely negative towards women film makers. There are some initiatives out there that aim to provide opportunities for females to get their films made and seen. Most importantly for us Australians there is …
