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October 2021 Television Preview
From narratives of independent women striving to find a foothold for themselves to coming-of-age narratives, fall TV has much to offer. Kicking off the month is Molly Smith Metzler’s “Maid”...
Pick of the Day: “Nuclear Family”
Two women should be able to have children with the help of a sperm donor, a person who provides genetic material but has “no rights and no responsibilities” in the children’s lives....
Trailer Watch: Tessa Thompson & Ruth Negga Are Both “Passing” for Something in Rebecca Hall’s Directorial Debut
“We’re all of us passing for something or other,” Tessa Thompson opines in the new trailer for “Passing.” An adaptation of Nella Larsen’s 1929 novel, Rebecca...
Claire Scanlon Starts Production on “The People We Hate at the Wedding,” Allison Janney & Kristen Bell Star
Claire Scanlon has kicked off production on her sophomore feature. She’s following up her 2018 Netflix hit “Set It Up” with another rom-com, “The People We Hate at the...
Emmys 2021: Michaela Coel & Women Directors Make History But POC Are Snubbed in Acting Categories
The Emmys took one step forward and two steps back during last night’s ceremony. While the 2021 edition saw a Black woman taking home the trophy for Writing – Limited or Anthology Series...
Lesli Linka Glatter Elected President of the Directors Guild
“Love and Death” isn’t the only exciting project on Lesli Linka Glatter’s horizon. Besides directing the upcoming Elizabeth Olsen-starrer for HBO Max, the Oscar- and...
Trailer Watch: Ry Russo-Young Turns the Camera on Her Own “Nuclear Family”
“Two same-sex parents and children — I don’t think anybody even thought that that happened.” So says one of the interviewees in Ry Russo-Young’s “Nuclear...
September 2021 Television Preview
It’s that time of the year again, where new shows premiere on every network and we’re reunited with some of our favorites as their new seasons begin. We’re seeing some exciting releases by and...
LGBTQ Critics’ Dorian TV Awards: “Hacks,” “I May Destroy You,” “Pose,” & More Win Big
Mj Rodriguez took home a major honor at GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics’ Dorians TV Awards. Hot off her historic Emmy nomination for “Pose,” the actress received the...
Sahar Jahani & Mindy Kaling Partner for “Hana Khan Carries On” Adaptation at Amazon Studios
Sahar Jahani is joining forces with Mindy Kaling to offer an updated take on “Shop Around the Corner.” According to Variety, they’re are working on a film adaptation of Uzma...
Trailer Watch: Nanfu Wang Revisits the Early Days of COVID-19 with “In the Same Breath”
The award-winning director of “One Child Nation” and “Hooligan Sparrow” takes on the COVID-19 crisis with “In the Same Breath.” Nanfu Wang’s latest explores...
August 2021 Television Preview
Summer television will go out with a bang this August, with releases ranging from a star-studded miniseries set at a health-and-wellness resort to an Emmy nominee’s animated return. This...
August 2021 Film Preview
A history-making Sundance winner and a biopic about the Queen of Soul are among the most anticipated titles hitting theaters this August. Kicking off this month’s releases is “Pray...
Leslie Grace Lands the Lead in “Batgirl”
Leslie Grace is heading from Washington Heights to Gotham City. The “In the Heights” breakout has been tapped to lead Warner Bros. and DC Films’ “Batgirl,” Deadline...
Sophia Nahli Allison Directing Follow-Up Special to Civil Rights Docuseries “Eyes on the Prize”
For her next project, Oscar-nominated “A Love Song for Latasha” filmmaker Sophia Nahli Allison will embark on a journey begun by Henry Hampton’s Peabody-winning civil rights...
Quote of the Day: Jodie Turner-Smith Calls for Inclusive Hiring Above & Below the Line During Cannes Talk
Jodie Turner-Smith is emphasizing the importance of inclusive hiring — and not just directors and actors. Per Variety, the “Queen & Slim” star called on the industry to provide...
Trailer Watch: Tig Notaro Returns with the First-Ever Fully Animated Stand-Up Special “Drawn”
Tig Notaro is returning to HBO with a new look. A trailer has dropped for “Tig Notaro: Drawn,” the first-ever fully animated stand-up special. A new trailer for “Drawn” sees...
July 2021 Television Preview
With summer in full swing, and the Summer Games coming up, the TV landscape feels a little quieter in anticipation of the jam-packed fall season — but there’s still something for...
July 2021 Film Preview
By Kara Headley and Vicki A. Lee Women kick ass. This is something that we know and we witness on the news, in our friends and relatives, and even in ourselves — but it’s always nice to be...
Pick of the Day: “The Legend of the Underground”
Arriving on HBO as Pride Month comes to a close, Giselle Bailey and Nneka Onuorah’s documentary “The Legend of the Underground” follows a group of non-conformist Nigerian men in the...
Apply Now: Women’s Weekend Film Challenge’s Inaugural Pilot Accelerator Program
This fall, Women’s Weekend Film Challenge (WWFC) will give six to eight up and coming TV scribes the opportunity to pitch to studios, production companies, and producers. Applications are now...
Jenni Olson to Receive Berlinale’s Special Teddy Award for Making “Queer Film History Visible & Tangible”
Jenni Olson will honored with this year’s special Teddy Award during the Berlin Film Festival. The film curator, archivist, writer, filmmaker, and community builder will receive the award...
Trailer Watch: The U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Fights for Equal Pay in “LFG”
“The story’s the same everywhere: women get paid less to do the same job,” says Megan Rapinoe in a new trailer for “LFG.” Directed by Academy Award-winners Andrea Nix...
Quiara Alegría Hudes on the Responsibility of Taking “In the Heights” from Stage to Screen
Writer-producer Quiara Alegría Hudes is a big believer in weaving in parts of her Latino heritage and culture into her storylines for a greater sense of reality. So when she was asked to join...
Trailer Watch: “The Legend of the Underground” Tackles LGBTQ Discrimination in Nigeria
“I want to encourage billions and zillions of people, telling them that you have rights. You know why? Because you’re human,” says one of the characters featured in “The...
Trailer Watch: Thandiwe Newton and Lisa Joy Reteam for “Reminiscence”
Thandiwe Newton and Lisa Joy are joining forces on another sci-fi blockbuster. The “Westworld” collaborators reteam for “Reminiscence,” a futuristic thriller that centers on...
Ava DuVernay’s ARRAY and Google Launch $500K Film Grant for Underrepresented Creatives
ARRAY, the arts collective for women and people of color founded by Ava DuVernay, will help bring one underrepresented creative’s film to the screen with its latest initiative. According to a...
Trailer Watch: Rose Matafeo Falls for a Famous Actor in “Starstruck”
An underemployed millennial living in East London crosses paths with a movie star in “Starstuck,” an HBO Max series from comedian Rose Matafeo. A new trailer for the comedy sees Jessie...
June 2021 Film Preview
By Kara Headley and Vicki A. Lee Since the 1969 Stonewall Uprising members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies have celebrated Pride Month every June, honoring the social, cultural, and...
June 2021 Television Preview
Summer TV kicks off in earnest this June — a boatload of new and returning projects by and about women are set to debut, including a comedy about an all-Muslim women punk band, a darkly funny...
Anna Kendrick and Chloe Okuno Book a Date with a Serial Killer in Netflix Pic “Rodney & Sheryl”
Anna Kendrick’s quest for love is taking an unexpected turn. The “Love Life” star and exec producer is booking a date with a serial killer for her next project. The Oscar-nominated...
Pick of the Day: “In Treatment”
Ten years after its Season 3 finale, HBO therapy drama “In Treatment” returns for its fourth season with a different protagonist. Uzo Aduba takes the reins from Gabriel Byrne as the star of...
Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, & Kathy Najimy Return for “Hocus Pocus 2,” Anne Fletcher Directing
Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy will lure a new generation of little children into a land of enchantment: the trio are set reprise their roles as the Sanderson Sisters in a...
May 2021 Film Preview
By Vicki A. Lee and Kara Headley Since 1992, the United States has observed Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month every May, paying tribute to the monumental role Asian and...
May 2021 Television Preview
Get ready to update your watchlist: there are tons of television projects by and about women to check out this month, including shows from Tina Fey, Wanda Sykes, and Ziwe Fumudoh, Kelly Oxford’s...
Trailer Watch: Jean Smart Teaches an Entitled Comedy Writer Some Hard-Earned Lessons in “Hacks”
Most job applicants don’t land a gig by accusing their potential boss of being a “fucking bitch” and a “classist monster.” But most folks don’t work in comedy....
Pick of the Day: “A Black Lady Sketch Show”
Get ready for conspiracy theories, the best spy in the world, a new take on the Last Supper, and cameos galore. “A Black Lady Sketch Show” is finally back. Created by Robin Thede, the...
Pick of the Day: “Mare of Easttown”
Kate Winslet returns to the small screen after a decade-long hiatus in “Mare of Easttown.” Her last major TV role, HBO period drama “Mildred Pierce,” won her an Emmy, and she gives...
Mindy Kaling, Maya Rudolph, & Michaela Coel Among Variety’s Power of Women Comedy Honorees
Mindy Kaling, Maya Rudolph, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michaela Coel, Sofía Vergara, and Kate McKinnon are being celebrated for their comedic prowess. They will be featured in the upcoming one-hour...
Trailer Watch: Angelina Jolie Is a Wilderness Expert on a Mission in “Those Who Wish Me Dead”
“You really wanna die for this kid?” Angelina Jolie is asked in a new trailer for “Those Who Wish Me Dead.” The Montana-set survival thriller sees the Oscar winner playing a...
April 2021 Television Preview
An interview series featuring one dope queen, an awkward comedy that sees an “SNL” alumna playing a pubescent boy, and an action series remake that reclaims the problematic...
Pick of the Day: “Tina”
Tina Turner has one helluva work ethic. The new HBO documentary about the icon, “Tina,” delves into her personal life, her art, and her legacy but the throughline is Turner’s...
Issa Rae Signs Eight-Figure Overall Deal with WarnerMedia
“Insecure’s” upcoming fifth and final season won’t be the end of Issa Rae’s relationship with HBO. The collaborators are just getting started. The Emmy-nominated...
Trailer Watch: Cristin Milioti Escapes Her Sociopathic, Mind-Reading Ex in “Made for Love”
“I don’t know what I want. But I know I don’t want you,” Cristin Milioti tells her ex in a new trailer for “Made for Love.” Based on Alissa Nutting’s novel...
Pick of the Day: “Genera+ion”
Created by 19-year-old Zelda Barnz and her father, Daniel Barnz, “Genera+ion” invites us to tag along with an eclectic group of teenagers in the hallways of their high school and at home...
March 2021 Television Preview
Winter isn’t quite over yet, but Spring TV has definitely arrived. From an Aretha Franklin miniseries to a drama about high school students figuring out who they are, there are plenty of...
Trailer Watch: “Isabel” Tells the Story of the World’s Most-Read Spanish-Language Author
Isabel Allende has written 25 books that have sold 75 million copies, and been translated into 42 languages. She is the world’s most-read Spanish-language author, the scribe of classics...
Trailer Watch: “Allen v. Farrow” Goes Behind the Scenes of Hollywood’s Biggest Scandal
“It doesn’t matter what’s true. What matters is what’s believed,” says Mia Farrow in a new trailer for “Allen v. Farrow.” Hailing from “On the...
Ava DuVernay’s “Middle of Nowhere” & “This Is the Life” Coming to Netflix in Honor of ARRAY’s 10th Anniversary
ARRAY is about to have its 10th birthday and will celebrate by releasing two of Ava DuVernay’s earliest films on Netflix. A press release has announced that ARRAY’s distribution branch,...
Teaser Watch: Amy Ziering and Kirby Dick Revisit the Allegations and Headlines of “Allen v. Farrow”
Chances are, even if you’re unfamiliar with Mia Farrow as an actress or have never seen a Woody Allen movie, you know about their shared history. Farrow and Allen’s daughter, Dylan...
Natalie Qasabian Wins 2021 Sundance Institute/Amazon Studios Producers Award
Producer Natalie Qasabian has been honored for her work on psychological thriller “Run.” She was presented with the 2021 Sundance Institute/Amazon Studios Producers Award for Fiction...