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“The Favourite” Leads 2019 BAFTA Nominations, Best Director Category Features No Women
The 2019 BAFTA film nominations are in and Olivia Colman-starrer “The Favourite” leads the back with 12 nominations. The dark comedy sees Colman playing a fragile queen at the center of a...
Lileana Blain-Cruz on Questioning the Status Quo in “Fabulation, or The Re-Education of Undine”
Director Lileana Blain-Cruz’s latest play, “Fabulation, or The Re-Education of Undine,” sees her telling the story of Undine, a powerful and wealthy publicist who falls down the...
S.J. Clarkson to Direct “Game of Thrones” Prequel Pilot
“Game of Thrones” will return for its eighth and final season on HBO this April. Including its upcoming installment, the fantasy epic’s run is comprised of 73 episodes. Just four of...
Goteborg Film Fest to Sign Gender Parity Pledge, 2019 Lineup Is 41 Percent Women-Directed
Cannes, Venice, and Toronto were among the many film festivals to sign the 5050×2020 charter for gender parity and inclusion in 2018. It looks like more fests will commit to the initiative in...
Watch: Brie Larson Flaunts Her Skills in “Captain Marvel” Special Look
“I’ve never seen anything like her,” says Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) in a special look at “Captain Marvel.” This is coming from a guy who has spent considerable time...
Christine Lahti Discusses Playing Gloria Steinem in Off-Broadway’s “Gloria: A Life”
When Christine Lahti was offered the role of Gloria Steinem in the Off-Broadway play “Gloria: A Life,” she knew it would resonate on many levels. After all, she has known Steinem for...
2019 DGA Award Nominations: Amy Sherman-Palladino, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, & More
Awards season is heating up. With the Globes just one day behind us the Directors Guild of America (DGA) has announced nominees for the 71st edition of the DGA awards in the categories for TV and...
Debra Granik Wins Bonnie Award
Debra Granik is following in Chloe Zhaó’s footsteps. The “Leave No Trace” helmer has been named as the recipient of the 2019 Bonnie Award, a press release from the Film...
Chloé Zhao’s “The Rider” Named Best Picture by National Society of Film Critics
“The Rider” — and other women-directed offerings — have received little attention in awards conversations this year, but Chloé Zhao’s latest just scored a major honor....
Subject, Not Object: The Revelatory Sex Scenes in “If Beale Street Could Talk”
In November 2016 in Washington, D.C., I caught a preview of Barry Jenkins’ soon-to-be Oscar-winning film “Moonlight.” This was way before White audiences had caught on to the movie, and those...
Trailer Watch: Gina Rodriguez Is a World-Class Thief in “Carmen Sandiego”
Gina Rodriguez is a criminal with a cause in a new trailer for “Carmen Sandiego.” The upcoming Netflix animated series sees the “Jane the Virgin” star voicing the iconic...
Apply Now: WhoHaha Spring Creator Lab
Attention creators: WhoHaha wants to nurture your talent. Launched to celebrate and elevate women in comedy, the creative community and digital content studio is now accepting applications for their...
Trailer Watch: Noomi Rapace Is a Badass Bodyguard in “Close”
The original “Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” is still kicking ass. A trailer has dropped for “Close,” a Netflix thriller that sees Noomi Rapace taking on the role of a...
Apply Now: Stephanie Rothman Fellowship for Women Film Students
Applications for the Stephanie Rothman Fellowship are now open. Launched to “recognize and reward the creativity and passion of female film students with an innovative take on genre...
Trailer Watch: Gillian Anderson Offers “Sex Education” on Netflix
Gillian Anderson asks a man about his earliest memory of his scrotum in a new trailer for “Sex Education.” She also wonders whether her teenage son would like to talk about why he’s...
Emily Blunt to Receive Award from Palm Springs Film Fest
Mary Poppins will be swooping down to Palm Springs to collect an honor. Emily Blunt is set to receive Palm Springs International Film Festival’s (PSIFF) Creative Impact in Acting Award, Variety...
24 Most Anticipated Films By and About Women of 2019
By Keno Katsuda and Antora Majumdar As we close the book on 2018 and wonder what’s in store for the upcoming year, we do know we can at least look forward to some thrilling new women-centric and...
January 2019 Film Preview
By Antora Majumdar and Keno Katsuda If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to watch more movies, January’s film releases will help you reach your goal. With a solid mix of wholly original...
Jane Fonda to Be Honored with PGA’s Stanley Kramer Award
Best known for her on-screen work in film and television titles such as “Grace and Frankie” and “9 to 5,” Jane Fonda is also well recognized for her commitment to causes...
Trailer Watch: Isabelle Huppert Is Chloë Grace Moretz’s Stalker from Hell in “Greta”
No good deed goes unpunished in the trailer for “Greta.” The thriller sees Chloë Grace Moretz playing Frances, a kind young woman new to New York City. One fateful day she finds a purse...
Lynne Ramsay’s “You Were Never Really Here” Tops Bechdel Test Fest’s Best Films of 2018
Loved by critics and a winner at Cannes, Lynne Ramsay’s “You Were Never Really Here” has been largely shut out of the Oscar conversation. The revenge thriller is, however, getting...
Trailer Watch: Tessa Thompson Needs to Save the World in “Men in Black: International”
“Are you saying that you need me to save the world?” Tessa Thompson asks Chris Hemsworth in a new trailer for “Men in Black: International.” The reboot of the action franchise...
Joan Allen on Her Personal Connection to “The Waverly Gallery” and Working with Elaine May
When Joan Allen received the script for Kenneth Lonergan’s “The Waverly Gallery,” she was eager to sign on to the project. It had been some time since her last appearance on Broadway in the...
Trailer Watch: A Young Boxer Follows Her Dreams in “Float Like a Butterfly”
“You can live all your life on your knees if you want. But I can’t and I won’t,” says 15-year-old Frances (Hazel Doupe) in a a new trailer for Carmel Winters’...
Another Rosa Parks Biopic Is in the Works
Back in September it was announced that “Daughters of the Dust” writer-director Julie Dash has a drama about Rosa Parks in the works from Invisible Pictures. Now Deadline is reporting...
Trailer Watch: Jodie Whittaker Needs to Grow Up in “Adult Life Skills”
“If I can’t communicate with people I love, what does that mean?” asks Jodie Whittaker in a new trailer for “Adult Life Skills.” The “Doctor Who” star...
“Downstairs” Director Adrienne Campbell-Holt on Why She Tends to Prefer Working with Women
Talking to theater director Adrienne Campbell-Holt is a breath of fresh air for any avid theater goer or film buff. She’s a big believer in not only working primarily with women on the projects she...
Female Skateboarding Comedy in the Works at HBO from Crystal Moselle and Lesley Arfin
“Skate Kitchen” director Crystal Moselle and “Love” co-creator Lesley Arfin are teaming up to bring a female-led skateboarding comedy to the small screen. HBO is developing...
Teaser Watch: Cate Blanchett Goes Missing in “Where’d You Go Bernadette?”
“Something unexpected has come up,” announces Cate Blanchett in a teaser for “Where’d You Go, Bernadette?” “There’s much more explanation coming, but I have...
Over 50 Percent of Documentary Features in the Oscar Race are Women-Directed
The Oscar race is heating up. Just 15 films remain in the running for the Documentary Feature category for the 91st Academy Awards. Over 160 films were originally submitted for consideration. Eight...
Christiani Pitts on Being the First WOC to Play Ann Darrow in Broadway’s “King Kong”
When Christiani Pitts was hired for “King Kong” on Broadway, she immediately felt the significance of the casting choice. Not only is she the first woman of color to ever take portray Ann Darrow,...
Tyne Daly Chats About Collaborating with Her Brother and Theresa Rebeck on “Downstairs”
Tyne Daly is certainly no stranger to the New York stage. She has appeared in a plethora of work both on and off Broadway and has collaborated with some of the most pivotal creators of our time,...
Charlotte Rampling to Receive Honorary Golden Bear at Berlinale
The 2019 Berlin International Film Festival will pay tribute to Charlotte Rampling, Variety confirms. The Oscar-nominated star is set to receive an honorary Golden Bear at the 69th edition of the...
Costume Designer Alexandra Byrne Talks Creating the Looks of “Mary Queen of Scots”
For Alexandra Byrne, designing the clothes for “Mary Queen of Scots” came somewhat naturally. After all, she created the costumes for “Elizabeth: The Golden Age” and won an Oscar for her...
Kyra Sedgwick Launches Production Company, Announces Film and TV Slate
Best known for her Emmy-winning acting in “The Closer” and other series and films, Kyra Sedgwick has also developed an extensive resume behind the scenes. In addition to exec producing...
Natalie Wood Documentary in the Works at HBO
Natalie Wood is being paid tribute to by her nearest and dearest in a new documentary. A press release from HBO Documentary Films announced that production has kicked off on “Natalie Wood: What...
Olivia Colman to Be Honored at Palm Springs Film Fest
The Queen is heading to Palm Springs. A press release announced that Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) will be honoring Olivia Colman with the Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actress...
Berlinale 2019 Competition Section Is Currently 43 Percent Women-Directed
The Berlin International Film Festival’s upcoming 2019 Competition lineup is looking decidedly more female-friendly than the fest’s 2018 edition. As previously announced, Lone...
Kathreen Khavari to Co-Write and Star in Refinery29 Pilot “Embrace”
Best known for her roles as Samantha on “Big Little Lies” and Patricia on “Insecure,” Kathreen Khavari is set to topline “Embrace,” a pilot for Refinery29....
Trailer Watch: Sandra Bullock Is Up Against Pure Evil in “Bird Box”
Sandra Bullock proved she was capable of pulling off the heist of the century in this summer’s “Ocean’s Eight,” but the Oscar winner may have found her match in “Bird...
Claudia Llosa to Direct “Distancia De Rescate” for Netflix
Claudia Llosa to set to make history. Again. She’s been tapped to become the first Peruvian filmmaker to direct a Netflix film, Deadline reports. Best known as the helmer of “The Milk of...
Juliette Binoche Named President of the 2019 Berlinale International Jury
Juliette Binoche will serve as president of the International Jury at the 2019 Berlin International Film Festival. A press release announced that the French actress — who won a Berlinale...
Sally Potter in Production on Her Next Film, Cast Includes Elle Fanning, Salma Hayek, Laura Linney
Sally Potter is re-teaming with Elle Fanning on her next pic. The “Ginger & Rosa” collaborators are in production on an as-yet untitled feature. Currently filming in Spain, the drama...
Constance Wu in Negotiations to Topline a Rom-Com
Constance Wu may be starring in another romantic comedy. The “Crazy Rich Asians” star is in negotiations to topline an untitled pic for Screen Gems, The Hollywood Reporter confirms. Also...
Sight & Sound’s 2018 Critics Poll Includes 10 Women-Directed Pics
The results are in for Sight & Sound’s 2018 Critics Poll. The anticipated poll sees critics, programmers, and academics from around the world voting for their favorite films of the year....
History as Herstory: Crowdfunding Picks
Many of us were told the story of the pilgrims and Native Americans and their shared cooperation, which ultimately led to the holiday tradition of Thanksgiving, only to grow up and find out that the...
“Doc McStuffins” Creator Chris Nee Signs Overall Deal with Netflix
Peabody, Emmy, and Humanitas Prize-winning children’s television screenwriter and producer Chris Nee has signed an overall deal with Netflix. The pact sees Nee writing and producing new animated...
Faye Dunaway Is Returning to Broadway, Will Play Katharine Hepburn
Faye Dunaway is returning to Broadway after a 35-year-plus hiatus. The iconic Hollywood star is set to play a fellow legend of the silver screen — Katharine Hepburn. The Oscar winner will...
Sophie Brooks to Direct Adaptation of “You Me Everything” For Lionsgate
Sophie Brooks is shifting her gaze from Brooklyn to the French countryside. The filmmaker will follow up her feature debut, New York-set “The Boy Downstairs,” with an adaptation...
Kathleen McGill and Mimi Deaton to Be Honored at DGA Awards
Unit production manager Kathleen McGill and associate director Mimi Deaton are set to receive special honors at the upcoming 71st annual DGA Awards. The former will take home the Frank Capra...
BIFA and Tribeca Winner “Adult Life Skills” Gets U.S. Release Date
“Adult Life Skills” is finally hitting theaters stateside. The British comedy is being released by Screen Media in theaters and On Demand in the U.S. January 18, 2019. Written and...