Early in Luca Guadagnino’s provocative film, “Challengers”, Zendaya’s character tells her young admirers, “Tennis is a relationship.” She tells the … More
Category: women in film
Wicked Funny, “Wicked Little Letters”
Cover your ears…the ribald language is shocking for a film set in 1920’s England. “Wicked Little Letters” is a rollicking … More
The Women of “Dune”
Providing moral guidance, love and historical perspective, the female characters are the heart and soul of the “Dune” films. There … More
Woman Take the Lead on the Big Screen
One of the proven benefits of receiving an Oscar nod, nominated films get a boost. Many film fans want to … More
Reframing Racism–Is It Caste?
As a film writer, I believe my job isn’t to tell you what you should watch. I believe my role … More
Do Oscar Nominations Matter?
There’s a reason that studios spend large sums of money to promote their films. You can’t get audiences into the … More
You Still Can’t Sit with Us, Loser–“Mean Girls”, the 2024 Musical Version.
Hollywood continues to churn out sequels and remakes. It used to be comic book films, but maybe they’ve decided musicals … More
2023–the Year of the Concert Film
I’ve written a few times this year about the abundance of concert films in 2023. There was the re-release of … More
The Amazing Journey of The Color Purple
” The Color Purple” has had quite the journey. From a book, that was adapted into a film, to a … More
Four Fantastic Films from 2023
In a year that was packed with Big Budget Blockbuster Bombs, there were some powerful films that showcased stunning performances … More
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