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Independent films
fromVulture
5 hours ago

The Future of the Black Rom-com Shouldn't Depend on You, Me & Tuscany

Movies often succeed or fail based on box office performance, with middling films like You, Me & Tuscany facing uncertain futures.
Independent films
fromVulture
5 hours ago

The Future of the Black Rom-com Shouldn't Depend on You, Me & Tuscany

Movies often succeed or fail based on box office performance, with middling films like You, Me & Tuscany facing uncertain futures.
#filmmaking
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 hours ago

Beyond breaking news: local reporter follows his passion for film making

Sean Au emphasizes the emotional connection movies create between characters and audiences, inspiring his journey as a filmmaker.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Lena Dunham on Falling in Love with the Movies

A young filmmaker's journey begins with a short film, leading to acceptance at Slamdance and a memorable festival experience.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 hours ago

Beyond breaking news: local reporter follows his passion for film making

Sean Au emphasizes the emotional connection movies create between characters and audiences, inspiring his journey as a filmmaker.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Lena Dunham on Falling in Love with the Movies

A young filmmaker's journey begins with a short film, leading to acceptance at Slamdance and a memorable festival experience.
Women
fromFast Company
17 hours ago

Why women still aren't reaching the top

Women lack equal opportunities for leadership despite having talent and ambition, with only 37% of leadership roles held by women.
Television
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Seven Documentaries for Fans of Fiction

Documentaries can effectively tell engaging stories, appealing even to those typically averse to the genre.
#cannes-film-festival
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
3 days ago

Everyone knows what gay director Ira Sachs' latest film is about... So why won't they say it out loud? - Queerty

The 2026 Cannes Film Festival features a lineup of LGBTQ+ filmmakers, including Ira Sachs' new film The Man I Love.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Cannes looks beyond Hollywood as US film-makers mostly fail to make the grade

Cannes 2023 selection favors world cinema over Hollywood, showcasing prominent international directors and reflecting geopolitical tensions.
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
3 days ago

Everyone knows what gay director Ira Sachs' latest film is about... So why won't they say it out loud? - Queerty

The 2026 Cannes Film Festival features a lineup of LGBTQ+ filmmakers, including Ira Sachs' new film The Man I Love.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Cannes looks beyond Hollywood as US film-makers mostly fail to make the grade

Cannes 2023 selection favors world cinema over Hollywood, showcasing prominent international directors and reflecting geopolitical tensions.
Careers
fromFast Company
2 days ago

This invisible career ceiling is holding women back

Chronic illness significantly impacts women's career potential, with many making difficult decisions to accommodate their autoimmune diseases.
Women in technology
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Violence Against Women and Girls Is a Multifaceted Problem

Violence against women and girls is influenced by intersecting factors like racism and ableism, creating unequal risks and barriers to justice.
fromApaonline
4 days ago

On the Insufficiency of Current Gender Equality Policies in Academia and the Necessity of a Cultural Shift

In 2021, women held only 28% of professorships in higher education and research institutions, even though they comprised 48% of PhD students, according to data gathered from a sample of 900 EU and non-EU institutions.
Philosophy
London food
fromTime Out London
5 days ago

Catch a buzzy new Japanese horror movie at a London cinema next week - totally free

Free tickets available for the J-horror film 'Exit 8' as part of BFI's Escapes initiative on April 13-14.
Relationships
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

What Men Can Learn From 17 Unforgettable On-Screen Proposals

Real-life proposals differ from romantic comedies, but lessons from memorable on-screen moments can guide men in crafting meaningful proposals.
Film
fromenglish.elpais.com
13 hours ago

Charlie's Angels 50 years on: The faces of female empowerment under attack

Charlie's Angels revolutionized women's representation on television, showcasing female empowerment and independence through its iconic characters.
fromKqed
10 hours ago

In Steven Soderbergh's 'The Christophers,' an Artist Meets His Match

Sklar's indefatigable, but his cachet has waned. Where his early paintings now sell for millions, he can barely give his more recent work away.
Independent films
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

#MeToo movement brings wave of harassment claims across Colombia

Juanita Gomez and other journalists are sharing experiences of sexual harassment, leading to significant repercussions in Colombian media.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

There's no shortage of terrifying technology': how AI became TV drama's new go-to villain

AI is portrayed as a powerful and dangerous tool in modern surveillance and military operations.
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

"Big Mistakes" Is a Crime Show for the Girls and the Gays

You two are like pieces of white bread. You can get away with anything in this country.
NYC LGBT
#women-empowerment
Podcast
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

San Jose filmmakers create space to support women - San Jose Spotlight

PowerHouse is a women-owned production and event space in San Jose aimed at empowering women in the broadcast industry.
Books
fromBustle
2 weeks ago

The 10 Best New Books About Women Breaking The Mold

Successful women often defy expectations, and quieter forms of rebellion deserve recognition alongside visible rule-breakers.
Podcast
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

San Jose filmmakers create space to support women - San Jose Spotlight

PowerHouse is a women-owned production and event space in San Jose aimed at empowering women in the broadcast industry.
Books
fromBustle
2 weeks ago

The 10 Best New Books About Women Breaking The Mold

Successful women often defy expectations, and quieter forms of rebellion deserve recognition alongside visible rule-breakers.
fromInverse
1 day ago

How Ian McKellen Became The Secret Weapon To Steven Soderbergh's Surprising New Heist Movie

"We were filming in London, so we were in our own beds at night. That's not often the case. Middle-earth, you're not in your own bed."
Independent films
Film
fromFilmmaker Magazine
3 days ago

Exclusive: Watch a Clip of the LAFM World Premiere Drinking and Driving

Drinking and Driving is a lo-fi film exploring youthful recklessness and stagnation in small-town life.
Television
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 days ago

The World of Broadcasting as Depicted on the Big and Little Screen - San Francisco Bay Times

Movies like 'A Face in the Crowd' and 'Network' accurately depict the broadcasting industry's cruelty and complexities.
Independent films
fromVulture
2 days ago

13 Movies You Shouldn't Miss on Netflix This Month

Netflix offers a curated list of must-watch films for April, featuring both new releases and classic favorites.
Film
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Shortlisted for an Oscar, 'Homebound' is a daring movie about two dear friends

Homebound, a film about friendship amid discrimination in India, received acclaim and was backed by Martin Scorsese, highlighting its sensitive subject matter.
Television
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

A 'Star Wars' and 'Top Gun' producer is joining the micro drama craze. Read his pitch deck.

Micro dramas are evolving with VeYou, an app aiming to elevate the format with high-quality storytelling and AI-driven effects.
#film
Film
fromThe Independent
5 days ago

The Drama has a Zendaya problem

The film 'The Drama' centers on a bride's dark secret about a past school shooting, impacting her relationship and the narrative's comedic tone.
Film
fromVulture
6 days ago

Alana Haim's Rachel Might Be the Secret Villain of The Drama

A wedding is jeopardized when the bride reveals a past school shooting incident, leading to tension and judgment among friends.
Film
fromThe Independent
5 days ago

The Drama has a Zendaya problem

The film 'The Drama' centers on a bride's dark secret about a past school shooting, impacting her relationship and the narrative's comedic tone.
Film
fromVulture
6 days ago

Alana Haim's Rachel Might Be the Secret Villain of The Drama

A wedding is jeopardized when the bride reveals a past school shooting incident, leading to tension and judgment among friends.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago

Art Snack: You Know and Like the Founders of Portland's Newly Announced International Women's Sports Film Festival

Portland is hosting an International Women's Sports Film Festival and facing scrutiny over its arts tax management.
Independent films
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Real Heist in Steven Soderbergh's New Movie

The Christophers explores the relationship between art and commerce through a whimsical theft orchestrated by a cantankerous artist's greedy children.
fromFilmmaker Magazine
3 days ago

"Decontextualized Little Clips of Violence": Daniel Goldhaber and Isa Mazzei on Faces of Death

Faces of Death follows a pathologist trying to understand what happens when we die, subjecting himself and the viewer to a series of 'snuff' films depicting violent deaths.
Independent films
fromThe Independent
5 days ago

Netflix users say same thing about 'essential' true-crime documentary

The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson on Netflix is so good. I've followed this case since day one, and I'm so glad they finally did a documentary that honours her life and brilliance as an athlete, not just the tragedy.
Film
Women
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Feminism in Film and the Impact on Women's Self-Perception

Feminist films enhance self-perception by portraying women as complex and human, challenging stereotypes and expanding possibilities for identity and ambition.
fromInverse
3 days ago

How An Eerie New Thriller Revolutionizes The Video Game Movie

Kawamura found ways to give Exit 8 an emotional center that the game lacked while still capturing the uncanny experience of walking down the seemingly endless tiled hallway.
Independent films
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

The Next Stop for a Sundance Director: Leading New York's Film Forum

Under her leadership, Jackson said, 'The most important thing is to make sure that Film Forum continues its mission.' This reflects her commitment to the organization and its role in independent cinema.
Film
Independent films
fromFilmmaker Magazine
4 days ago

"Personal Storytelling, Experimentation, and a DIY Spirit": A Look Inside LAFM 2026

This year's festival showcases debut features emphasizing personal storytelling and experimentation from both international and local filmmakers.
Film
fromInverse
5 days ago

10 Years Ago, A Controversial Action Thriller Tried - And Failed - To Reinvent Cinema As We Know It

Hardcore Henry innovates first-person cinema by combining action with video game mechanics, creating a unique viewing experience.
Film
fromConsequence
6 days ago

Paul Feig Lobbies for Sydney Sweeney to Be Next James Bond

Paul Feig believes Sydney Sweeney should play James Bond instead of a Bond girl.
#emerald-fennell
Independent films
fromThe Independent
5 days ago

Emerald Fennell rejects claim she's 'in negotiations' to direct major movie reboot

Emerald Fennell is not in negotiations to direct the reboot of Basic Instinct, contrary to claims made by Joe Eszterhas.
Independent films
fromThe Independent
5 days ago

Emerald Fennell rejects claim she's 'in negotiations' to direct major movie reboot

Emerald Fennell is not in negotiations to direct the reboot of Basic Instinct, contrary to claims made by Joe Eszterhas.
Film
fromInsideHook
6 days ago

"The Drama" Has No Idea How to Handle Its Controversial Twist

The Drama presents a romantic comedy that takes a dark turn with a shocking revelation about a character's past involvement in a school shooting plot.
Independent films
fromInverse
5 days ago

15 Years Ago, The Best Spy Thriller You Haven't Seen Gave New Life To The Genre

Hanna is a unique blend of dark fairytale, coming-of-age story, and spy thriller, showcasing Joe Wright's departure from traditional filmmaking.
Television
fromBustle
3 weeks ago

Kerry Washington's New Thriller May Have A Shocking Twist

Apple TV's Imperfect Women follows three women navigating an affair and murder, exemplifying the 'good for her' genre where morally gray female characters make questionable choices in response to difficult circumstances.
fromAnOther
6 days ago

Night Stage: Anatomy of a Modern Erotic Thriller

The illicit thrill of hidden desires definitely propels Night Stage, a riveting queer noir about an up-and-coming actor Matias and an aspiring politician Rafael who begin hooking up in public spaces.
Film
Independent films
fromIndieWire
6 days ago

Brands Won't Save Indie Film: They're Changing It

Independent filmmakers face financing challenges while brands are shifting towards storytelling, but brands won't fill the financing gap for traditional filmmaking.
Film
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago

The art of mastering jealousy, according to Maggie Gyllenhaal or how to direct your husband in sex scenes

Maggie Gyllenhaal found directing her husband in intimate scenes challenging due to jealousy but emphasized communication and trust as essential for managing emotions.
#olivia-wilde
Film
fromVulture
6 days ago

Ring Olivia Wilde's Bell

Olivia Wilde's film The Invite, a modern adaptation of The People Upstairs, explores complex relationships and is set for a July theatrical release.
Film
fromConsequence
6 days ago

Olivia Wilde and Seth Rogen Get an Uncomfortable Offer in The Invite Trailer

Olivia Wilde directs and stars in A24's The Invite, a film about a couple's dinner party that leads to unexpected consequences.
Film
fromVulture
6 days ago

Ring Olivia Wilde's Bell

Olivia Wilde's film The Invite, a modern adaptation of The People Upstairs, explores complex relationships and is set for a July theatrical release.
Film
fromConsequence
6 days ago

Olivia Wilde and Seth Rogen Get an Uncomfortable Offer in The Invite Trailer

Olivia Wilde directs and stars in A24's The Invite, a film about a couple's dinner party that leads to unexpected consequences.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

For filmmaker Chloe Zhao, creative life was never linear

Director Chloe Zhao brings a sensitive, ritualistic approach to filmmaking, using meditation, breathing exercises, and dance to create intentional moods during production and premieres of her Oscar-nominated film Hamnet.
Independent films
fromThe Independent
1 week ago

Hugely underrated 2026 film added to streaming

'Crime 101' is an underrated heist thriller featuring strong performances, particularly from Halle Berry and Mark Ruffalo, now available for streaming.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Coke and booze didn't help my creativity': Joe Eszterhas on his wild times and his supernatural, anti-woke Basic Instinct reboot

Joe Eszterhas, a prominent Hollywood screenwriter, is planning a comeback with a reboot of Basic Instinct after overcoming personal struggles and health issues.
Film
fromVulture
1 week ago

Should A24 Be Worried About The Drama's Plot-Twist Drama?

The Drama features a controversial plot twist involving a character's admission of a near mass shooting, sparking significant backlash.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Dodging the wrinkle wagon': why a Brazilian film about ageing is inspiring older women

The film 'The Blue Trail' addresses ageism and the resilience of older women in Brazil through its protagonist's journey of self-discovery.
Film
fromQueerty
1 week ago

WATCH: This shocking camboy drama pushes queer cinema into provocative new territory - Queerty

Blue Film is a provocative camboy drama exploring taboo subjects and complex human relationships between a sex worker and his former teacher.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Pretty Lethal review Amazon's ballerina action thriller puts on a decent enough show

Pretty Lethal features ballet dancers using their skills to fight, contrasting with Ballerina's misleading portrayal of dance in action.
LGBT
fromFilmmaker Magazine
2 months ago

"Her Work Expanded What Lesbian Representation Could Look Like on Screen": Brydie O'Connor on her Sundance-debuting Barbara Forever

Barbara Hammer's extensive archive of films and materials becomes Barbara Forever, an archival feature by Brydie O'Connor that celebrates Hammer's life, queer history, and artistic legacy.
Film
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

Screen Grabs: Tributes to three trailblazing women filmmakers - 48 hills

The representation of women directors in major-studio films is declining, while they remain prominent in experimental and arthouse cinema.
Film
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

80 Years Ago, A Forgotten Monster Movie Flop Brought An Iconic Horror Era To An End

Universal struggled to create new horror villains in 1946, leading to the release of the poorly received The Spider Woman Strikes Back.
Film
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

One Horror Legend Is About To Bring A Beloved Video Game To Life

Life is Strange's success stems from its earnest portrayal of adolescent emotional complexity and the relationship between Max and Chloe, distinguishing it from other narrative adventure games through its focus on coming-of-age themes.
Film
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago

Are Minority Voices Just Too Scary to Beat the Anti-Horror Bias for Best Picture? - Opinion

Horror films won multiple technical Oscars in 2026 but failed to secure Best Picture, continuing the Academy's century-long pattern of recognizing horror craft while rejecting it as complete art.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Women in Film honors Oscar nominees, stresses need for progress

Women in Film celebrated Oscar nominees at Bette Davis's home, advancing gender equity advocacy in Hollywood while highlighting women's achievements across filmmaking roles.
Television
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

'Imperfect Women' On Apple TV: Why This Kerry Washington Thriller Is Already So Buzzy

Imperfect Women is a limited psychological thriller on Apple TV, premiering March 18, adapted from Araminta Hall’s novel, starring Kerry Washington, Elisabeth Moss, Kate Mara.
Film
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

FilmWatch Weekly: 'The Bride!' and other tales of women on the verge, plus A24 horror 'Undertone' and more * Oregon ArtsWatch

Recent American films explore female rage through protagonists whose bodily transformations reveal how women are judged and treated based on superficial characteristics in societies making contradictory gender-based demands.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Wouldn't life be easier if I were white?': inside a provocative race-swap body horror

It was the first time I felt genuinely unsafe here, she says. Alongside a growing fear, childhood memories resurfaced—the internal and external racism and the exhaustion of never quite fitting in. I moved to Australia when I was seven and didn't speak English—it was a tough time for me, she admits. And then there was one particular recurring thought. There were many times when I'd wake up as a teenager and think to myself: Wouldn't life be easier if I were white?
Film
Film
fromEsquire
1 month ago

Celine Song Just Might Have the Answer to What's Plaguing Hollywood

The film industry faces consolidation and AI disruption, yet original films like those by Celine Song prove ambitious storytelling can achieve both critical acclaim and commercial success.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why Black women playing villains on screen still feels controversial

Teyana Taylor's Golden Globe-winning role as morally ambiguous character Perfidia Beverly Hills in One Battle After Another has sparked debate about representation of Black women in Hollywood, with critics arguing the film reinforces stereotypical portrayals.
Film
fromABC7 New York
1 month ago

Something to scream about: Horror breaks through as 'Sinners' leads historic Oscar surge

Horror films are achieving unprecedented recognition at the Academy Awards, with Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' breaking records with 16 nominations, marking the genre's rise into prestige territory.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

FilmWatch Weekly: 'My Undesirable Friends: Part I' and other tributes to female power, plus Colombian dark comedy 'A Poet' and more * Oregon ArtsWatch

The project was prompted by a new practice requiring all journalists or outlets who received any non-Russian funding to self-identify as "foreign agents." At first, the reactions of TV Rain on-air host Anna Nemzer and her colleagues, forced to read an absurd disclaimer at the beginning of every story, is one of typically Russian dark humor.
Film
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago

Teaser for Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbinder's new queer horror lands

After years of slapdash sequels and waning fandom, the Camp Miasma slasher franchise is handed over to an enthusiastic young director for resurrection. But when she visits the original movie's star, a now-reclusive actress shrouded in mystery, the two women fall into a blood-soaked world of desire, fear, and delirium.
Film
Film
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

In Defense of Movie Sex Scenes

Onscreen sex scenes can be narratively essential but are often gratuitous, harmful, or disruptive when objectifying participants, reinforcing stereotypes, or damaging a film's flow.
Film
fromVulture
2 months ago

Why Are So Many Movies About Kidnappings Right Now?

Contemporary hostage films use captivity to interrogate power imbalances, allowing marginalized figures to confront untouchable elites and reflect wider social anxieties.
Film
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Supergirl': Chronicle of the disaster that held back female superhero films for decades

Supergirl's brief 2025 film appearance introduces a rebellious Kara Zor-El, highlights Krypto, and signals a fresh, youth-focused reboot ahead of a 2026 release.
Film
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Real Secret to a Filmmaker's Success

Coppola, Lucas, and Spielberg in the 1970s combined artistic daring with commercial ambition, reshaping Hollywood through auteurism and blockbuster filmmaking.
fromThe Independent
1 month ago

17 great movies ruined by terrible endings

10 Cloverfield Lane Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Goodman and John Gallagher Jr are locked in an underground bunker for the majority of this left-field sequel to Cloverfield, with thrilling results. In the film's final throes, Winstead's character exits the bunker, and finds that her captor was telling the truth about an alien invasion above - a twist that completely and ruinously dissipates the hard-earned tension that came before.
Film
Film
fromFilmmaker Magazine
2 months ago

True Story: I Used My Jeopardy! Winnings to Finance My First Feature

Lifelong passions for magic, film, and trivia converged into a filmmaking career and a rekindled fascination with Colon, Michigan's rich magic heritage and storytelling potential.
Film
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

AI's promise to indie filmmakers: faster, cheaper, lonelier | TechCrunch

An AI-created short film recreates tactile, dreamlike cinematic style to tell a Filipino-American, Ilocano-language, surreal family encounter in rural Hawai'i.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Filmmaker who helped crack gay porn actor's gruesome Hollywood killing wins SXSW premiere

I was so disgusted. Like, no, you can't have a murder in this sea of people already dying - that's not right, not fair. We can't let this go.
Film
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