films by women
Writer/director Haya Waseem’s feature debut Quickening is an experience not soon to be forgotten.
TIFF 2021: Listening To Kenny G Review
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?”
Candyman Review: The Candyman (Sort Of) Can
Candyman finally becomes the centre of his own story in Nia DaCosta's take on the urban legend with a descent into madness from Yahya Abdul-Mateen II worthy of Rosemary's Baby.
SXSW 2021: The Lost Sons Review
The truth is stranger than fiction in Ursula Macfarlane's SXSW documentary The Lost Sons, a thrilling look at Paul Fronczak's quest for his true identity.
Lucky Review: An Edgy Feminist Slasher
Writer-star Brea Grant turns the everyday misogyny and sexism women face into a slasher horror in Lucky.
Sundance 2021: Censor Review
Sundance's opening Midnight pick leaves much to be desired in a film that fails to live up to its potential.
Farewell Amor Review: A Breakout Debut
Farewell Amor is a breakout film for debut director Ekwa Msangi and star-in-the-making, Jayme Lawson
I’m Your Woman Review
I'm Your Woman cleverly subverts the 1970s crime drama by putting the criminals’ wives in the spotlight.
Saint Frances Review
Alex Thompson & Kelly O'Sullivan's film tackles familiar issues in a refreshingly original way, while invoking a lighthearted but compassionate vision of hope & healing.
The Glorias Review: Gloria Steinem Deserves Better
Feminist icon Gloria Steinem’s life gets a not-so-typical biopic treatment from Julie Taymor.
TIFF 2020: Wildfire Review
Knock-out performances from the film's leads anchor the story about a generational struggle with mental health.
Changing Reels Episode 69 – Late Night
Film Critic Rishabh Vashishtha joins Courtney for Late Night!
TCM To Air Incredible Line-Up Of Female-Directed Movies For Women Make Film Program
100 films from 100 filmmakers featuring movies from six continents, 44 countries and 12 decades of cinema
