BY Laura Berger
Lynn Shelton to Be Honored by The American Cinematheque
The American Cinematheque is set to honor Lynn Shelton. Deadline reports that the non-profit org is hosting an online event paying tribute to the late writer-director’s body of television work...
Pick of the Day: “The Vow”
“The Vow” is a horror story. The HBO docuseries pulls the curtain back on the NXIVM organization, a headline-making “sex cult” that operated under the guise of a self-help group....
American Black Film Fest 2020 Women Directors: Meet Drew V. Marke – “Get Luke Lowe”
Drew V. Marke has written short films which have been selected for international festivals such as Encounters and Sci-Fi London, won a Film London award, and been screened at the David Lean cinema...
Sarah Cooper & Cindy Chupack Are Bringing “How to Be Successful Without Hurting Men’s Feelings” to CBS
Sarah Cooper’s star continues to ascend. The TikTok sensation recently lined up her first comedy special with Netflix and now word comes that she’s developing a comedy series at CBS...
Bettina Oberli’s “My Wonderful Wanda” Will Make History When It Opens the 2020 Zurich Film Festival
“My Wonderful Wanda” (“Wanda, mein Wunder”) is set to kick off Zurich Film Festival’s (ZFF) 16th edition, marking the first time that a female-directed film will open...
Olivia Wilde Will Direct a Spider-Woman Movie for Marvel
Olivia Wilde has signed on to direct her first blockbuster. The “Booksmart” helmer finalized a deal with Sony Pictures “to develop and direct an untitled, female-centric Marvel film...
Trailer Watch: Sasha Lane and Gillian Flynn Tackle a Pandemic in “Utopia”
“How much evil do you have to do to do good?” asks Sasha Lane in a new trailer for “Utopia.” The Amazon Prime Video series sees the “American Honey” breakout...
Rachel Weisz and Alice Birch Have a “Dead Ringers” TV Reboot in the Works at Amazon
Rachel Weisz and Alice Birch are resurrecting “Dead Ringers.” The Oscar-winning actress and Emmy-nominated “Normal People” scribe have a reimagining of David...
Trailer Watch: Rashida Jones Teams Up with Her Dad to Spy on Her Husband in Sofia Coppola’s “On the Rocks”
The decision to confide in her father lands Rashida Jones on an epic adventure across New York City in “On the Rocks,” Sofia Coppola’s latest. Laura’s (Jones) husband Dean...
Trailer Watch: Sally Hawkins Is Dealing with Depression in “Eternal Beauty”
Sally Hawkins is convinced “there’s no such thing as happiness — only moments of not being depressed” in a new trailer for “Eternal Beauty.” The two-time Oscar...
Trailer Watch: Susan Sarandon Prepares to Say Goodbye in “Blackbird”
Susan Sarandon pleads for her family to “behave as normally as possible” in a new trailer for “Blackbird.” Lily (Sarandon) has gathered her loved ones to say goodbye:...
Trailer Watch: An 11-Year-Old Girl Joins a Dance Clique in Maïmouna Doucouré’s “Cuties”
“What are you doing, Amy? Who are you, Amy?” an 11-year-old girl’s mother asks in a new trailer for “Cuties.” The French-language coming-of-age story is set in Paris and...
Exclusive: A Feminist Porn Director and Actress Speaks Out in This Red Band Clip of “Morgana”
A 50-year-old woman reflects on her evolving relationship with her body in our exclusive red band clip of “Morgana.” The doc sees its central character’s life take an unexpected...
Trailer Watch: Katherine Ryan Wants a Sibling for Her Daughter in “The Duchess”
“It’s not that hard to be a decent fucking mom,” says Katherine Ryan in a new trailer for “The Duchess.” The Netflix comedy sees the stand-up comedian playing a single...
Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland” Sets Release Date, Frances McDormand Stars
Chloé Zhao’s latest has secured a release date. “Nomadland” will debut in theaters December 4 following its festival run. A press release announced the news. Written by Zhao, the...
Isabel Sandoval’s “Lingua Franca” Lands Top Honor at Bentonville Film Festival
“Lingua Franca” scored the top prize at this year’s Bentonville Film Festival (BFF). Isabel Sandoval’s portrait of an undocumented Filipina trans woman (Sandoval) working as a...
Lucrecia Martel’s “Chocobar” Scores Top International Prize at Locarno Film Festival
Lucrecia Martel has snagged a major honor at Locarno Film Festival. Her latest work, hybrid documentary “Chocobar,” won the top international prize in the Swiss fest’s The Films...
Motherhood Horror Comedy “The Baby” Ordered to Series by HBO and Sky
HBO and Sky are joining forces to deliver “The Baby,” a dark horror comedy about motherhood. The premium cable network and British broadcaster have ordered the project to series, Deadline...
Pick of the Day: “Boys State”
There’s much to love about “Boys State,” a Grand Jury Prize winner at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss’ doc gives an all-access look into an...
NYFF’s 2020 Main Slate Is 24 Percent Women-Directed
New York Film Festival (NYFF) has announced its 2020 lineup. Slated to take place September 17-October 11, the fest follows on the heels of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). While...
Lulu Wang to Direct Feature Inspired by “Like Father, Like Son”
Lulu Wang has lined up yet another project. The “Farewell” filmmaker is already set to make her small-screen debut with “The Expatriates,” an original Amazon series exec produced by...
Trailer Watch: Haley Lu Richardson and Barbie Ferreira Hit the Road in “Unpregnant”
Former BFFs band together in a crisis in “Unpregnant.” “I know we’re not close anymore and I’m the last person that you want to help, but I need your help and I...
Beanie Feldstein to Voice “Harriet the Spy” Animated Series for Apple
Beanie Feldstein is playing another precocious overachiever. She’s following up her roles as a Yale-bound high school student in Olivia Wilde’s “Booksmart” and teen music...
TIFF Tribute Awards to Be Broadcast, Winners Include Kate Winslet, Chloé Zhao, and Mira Nair
The Toronto International Film Festival’s (TIFF) Tribute Awards are being broadcast for the first time ever. A press release announced that television audiences can tune in to the 2020 edition...
Sara Bareilles, Meredith Scardino, & Tina Fey Team Up for Peacock Music Comedy “Girls5eva”
Sara Bareilles has signed on to topline a Peacock music comedy series. The singer-songwriter and actress is joining forces with Meredith Scardino and Tina Fey on “Girls5eva,” Variety...
Laura Ingalls Wilder Doc in the Works from PBS’ “American Masters”
PBS is paying tribute to the woman who immortalized a little house on the prairie. Timed to coincide with the 85th anniversary of the publication of “Little House on the Prairie,”...
Trailer Watch: Auli’i Cravalho Learns to Accept Help in “All Together Now”
Auli’i Cravalho is still dreaming about how far she’ll go. The “Moana” breakout plays Amber, a musically gifted high school student who hopes to attend Carnegie Mellon, in...
“Never Gonna Snow Again” Named Poland’s Submission for Oscars’ International Feature Category
Malgorzata Szumowska’s latest has been named as Poland’s pick for the 2021 Academy Awards ahead of its world premiere at Venice Film Festival next month. “Never Gonna Snow Again”...
Trailer Watch: An Undocumented Caregiver’s Life Is Turned Upside Down in Isabel Sandoval’s “Lingua Franca”
A woman falls for her patient’s grandson in a new trailer for Isabel Sandoval’s “Lingua Franca.” Olivia (Sandoval), an undocumented Filipina trans woman, works as a live-in...
American Black Film Festival’s 2020 Lineup Includes “9/11 Kids,” “No Ordinary Love,” & More
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) recently announced its 2020 program. Slated to take place August 21-30, the annual event, which is dedicated to “recognizing black talent and showcasing...
Ava DuVernay to Narrate and Exec Produce “One Perfect Shot” for HBO Max
Film nerds, rejoice. Ava DuVernay will be paying tribute to her fellow filmmakers with “One Perfect Shot,” a docuseries that explores what makes some of film and TV’s most iconic...
Elle Fanning Will Play Michelle Carter in Hulu Series About Infamous Texting-Suicide Case from Liz Hannah
Elle Fanning is set to topline another Hulu series inspired by a true story. “The Great,” her 18th-century set Catherine the Great comedy, was renewed for a second season last month, and...
Trailer Watch: Hilary Swank Goes to Mars in “Away”
“The only thing I’ve ever known for sure in my life is that I wanted to be on the first mission to Mars,” says Hilary Swank in a new trailer for “Away.” The Netflix...
Trailer Watch: Maya and Anna Are Wonderfully Weird in “Pen15” Season 2
Our favorite 13-year-old weirdos are back and as delightful as ever. Though Anna (Anna Konkle) claims that “the real thing is we’ve changed,” a new trailer for...
Abbi Jacobson’s “A League of Their Own” Reboot Gets Series Order from Amazon
Abbi Jacobson’s “League of Their Own” reboot is shaping up to be a home run. The “Broad City” alumna just received a series order from Amazon based on its pilot, which...
Pick of the Day: “A Thousand Cuts”
“A Thousand Cuts” is a powerful portrait of an indomitable journalist and an impassioned call to arms. Described by director Ramona S. Diaz as a film about “the erosion of democracy,...
Pick of the Day: “I Used to Go Here”
A former professor and crush beckons Gillian Jacobs back to her old stomping grounds in “I Used to Go Here.” Kris Rey’s latest sees the “Community” alumna returning to a...
Trailer Watch: Paula Pell Is a Wannabe Jessica Fletcher in Quibi Comedy “Mapleworth Murders”
“I’ve written 64 murder-mystery novellas. I think I’ve got this,” says Paula Pell in a new trailer for “Mapleworth Murders.” The Quibi comedy sees the...
Nia DaCosta Will Direct “Captain Marvel 2”
The search for “Captain Marvel’s” director has come to a close. Nia DaCosta has landed the coveted gig and will steer the next installment of the Brie Larson-led franchise....
Katie Boland to Make Feature Directorial Debut with “We’re All In This Together”
“Reign” alumna Katie Boland is stepping behind the camera. The actress is set to make her feature directorial debut with “We’re All In This Together,” a drama that...
Trailer Watch: Unjoo Moon Tells Helen Reddy’s Story in “I Am Woman”
Helen Reddy’s roar continues to reverberate. A trailer has arrived for “I Am Woman,” Unjoo Moon’s biopic of the trailblazing superstar. The spot kicks off in 1966 and sees...
Amy Adams to Exec Produce & Star in Netflix Limited Series Revisiting Walmart Class Action Lawsuit
Amy Adams will follow up her Emmy-nominated role as a crime reporter searching for answers in “Sharp Objects” with another portrayal of a woman trying to find justice. The six-time Oscar...
Trailer Watch: Sarah Paulson Revisits the “Cuckoo’s Nest” in “Ratched”
Sarah Paulson’s many collaborations with Ryan Murphy have seen her playing everything from a witch (“American Horror Story: Coven”) and Siamese twins (“American Horror Story:...
Trailer Watch: Michelle Rodriguez Narrates “Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story”
“When they say ‘rolling and action,’ you just do superhuman things,” says one of the characters featured in “Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story.” A new trailer...
Stephanie Allain to Receive 2020 PGA/UCLA Vision Award
The UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television is set to honor Stephanie Allain. The award-winning producer has been named as this year’s recipient of the PGA/UCLA Vision Award, described as...
Trailer Watch: Dawn Porter Turns the Camera on White House Photographer Pete Souza in “The Way I See It”
Acclaimed photojournalist Pete Souza steps in front of the camera for Dawn Porter’s latest documentary. “The Way I See It” offers an intimate look behind the scenes of Barack Obama...
Trailer Watch: “A Call to Spy” Shines a Spotlight on Female Spies of WWII
A secret army of spies bands together to undermine the Nazi regime in France in a new trailer for Lydia Dean Pilcher’s “A Call to Spy.” Based on a true story, the WWII-set drama...
Sydney Sweeney and Annabelle Attanasio Team Up for “The Players Table”
More good news for the cast of “Euphoria.” Less than a week after Zendaya received an Emmy nod for the racy teen drama comes word that her co-star, Sydney Sweeney, has launched a...
Nambi E. Kelley to Pen Broadway Hopeful “Phenomenal Woman: Maya Angelou”
Nambi E. Kelley is bringing Dr. Maya Angelou’s life story to the stage. The “Xtigone” and “Native Son” playwright has been tapped to write “Phenomenal Woman: Maya...
Teaser Watch: HBO Docuseries “The Vow” Investigates NXIVM
A new HBO docuseries pulls the curtain back on the NXIVM organization, a headline-making “sex cult” that operated under the guise of a self-help group. A new teaser for “The...
Trailer Watch: Keira Knightley & Gugu Mbatha-Raw Take On the Miss World Competition in “Misbehaviour”
“Why should any woman have to earn her place in the world by looking a particular way?” asks Keira Knightley in a new trailer for “Misbehaviour.” The dramedy is based on a...