Review: Desert One
Unfortunately, I am old enough to remember the Iran Hostage Crisis of 1979-80; but the memories are vague. I recall watching Ted Koppel’s nightly updates (the precursor to Nightline), grieving…
Review: I Used to Go Here
In this likable little indie comedy, thirty-something Kate (Gillian Jacobs from TV's Community) has just published her debut novel and is excitedly planning for her first book tour. Then her…
Review: Summerland
Set mostly during World War II, Summerland takes place on the beautiful and remote southern coast of England. Misanthropic writer Alice (Gemma Arterton, Vita & Virginia, Tamara Drewe) lives in…
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Adaptation
Drama
Female led films
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Science Fiction/Fantasy
Review: The Old Guard
In the mood for a superhero action movie? Historical fiction? A supernatural flick? A war drama? Sci-fi/fantasy? A message movie? A hint of romance? A high-octane, double-dose of girl power?…
Review: Denise Ho: Becoming the Song
This film could not be more timely. Just days ago the Chinese government passed a repressive national security law that essentially kills the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong. I was…
Review: John Lewis: Good Trouble
“When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just -- say something, do something...” Make trouble. Good trouble. Necessary trouble. That's the message from civil rights icon,…
Review: Babyteeth
In this wonderfully dark dramedy from down under, Milla (Eliza Scanlen - Little Women) is a cancer stricken 16-year-old who falls for free spirited drug dealer Moses (Toby Wallace) much…