female directors Archives

TIFF 2021: Listening To Kenny G Review

by Rachel West | September 11, 2021

Penny Lane’s film takes an oft-light-hearted look at Kenny G and his polarizing saxophone while asking the broader question of “what makes music good?”

Cowboys Review: Hitch this Ride

by Courtney Small | February 12, 2021

Steve Zahn stars in an unconventional family western.

Changing Reel Episode 76 – One Night in Miami

by Changing Reels | February 4, 2021

Film critic Paolo Kagaoan joins Courtney for One Night In Miami!

Changing Reels Episode 68 – Birds of Prey

by Changing Reels | September 2, 2020

Film critic Ryan McNeil explains why Birds of Prey is one of the DCEU’s best films.

TCM To Air Incredible Line-Up Of Female-Directed Movies For Women Make Film Program

by Rachel West | August 8, 2020

100 films from 100 filmmakers featuring movies from six continents, 44 countries and 12 decades of cinema

Hot Docs At Home: 9/11 Kids Review

by Rachel West | May 7, 2020

Almost 20 years after that fateful day, a new documentary explores what the children in the classroom with George W. Bush are up to now

The Lodge Review

by Rachel West | February 19, 2020

A disturbing and bone-chilling atmospheric horror from the directors of Goodnight Mommy that will leave viewers divided.

Horoscopics: The Top 10 Scorpio Movies

by Dara Moats | November 9, 2019

It's Scorpio season! So embrace the dark side of human nature and let’s watch our Top 10 Scorpio-themed movies!

Deeper Cuts: The Top 10 Women Directed Horror Movies

by Dara Moats | October 31, 2019

Everyone loves films like The Babadook and Pet Sematary, but we wanted to spread some love to some other spooky ladies that may not be on your radar.

It is easy to see why Joanna Hogg’s The Souvenir connected with many critics when it premiered at Sundance earlier this year, but will this semi-autobiographical tale of privilege and addiction connect with viewers or leave them cold?

nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up Review

by Courtney Small | May 31, 2019

Tasha Hubbard’s powerful documentary nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up details the murder trial and political fallout that ensued after Colton Boushie’s death, as well as the dangerous ways racism has embedded itself into the Canadian legal system.