Like Little Women or Peter Pan, The Secret Garden is one of those stories that is regularly reinvented as each generation discovers it anew. The great thing about stories like these is that there is a richness and relevance that is open to new expressions and possibilities, especially in film. Adapted from Frances Hodgson Burnett’s… [Read More]
She Dies Tomorrow: The Long Nights Journey into Death
She Dies Tomorrow. Maybe. But she’s fairly certain that she will. Written and directed by Amy Seimetz, She Dies Tomorrow introduces us to Amy (Kate Lyn Shell), a young woman who is convinced that her life will come to an end the next day. While she has no idea how or when it may take place, her… [Read More]
Spinster: Don’t Settle
The stereotype that it is a woman’s duty and place in society to “settle down” and have children is one that has been ingrained into the expectations of cultures all over the world for generations. A quick glance into history shows us how monarchies and dynasties rose and fell seemingly based on a woman’s ability… [Read More]
Song Without a Name – A Steep Climb
Life is hard for those on the edge of society. It is often made harder by official indifference of authorities. It is even worse when the authorities feel free to take advantage of such people. Melina León’s film Song Without a Name shows just how such injustice can take place. Inspired by real events, the… [Read More]
I Used to Go Here: Starting Over Where You Were
Written and directed by Kris Rey (It Was Great But I Was Ready to Come Home), I Used to Go Here tells the story of Kate Conklin (Gillian Jacobs), a young author about to release her debut novel. When her receives less-than-stellar reviews, Kate is hurt and frustrated by the response. When she receives an invitation from… [Read More]
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