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Alaska is a Drag. Watch this queen bust a move
Alaska is a Drag is the kind of independent film I look for. It tells a particular story about a unique character in a unique situation. It shows a world and a life that we’ve never seen before in a film. And, it was written and directed by a woman, Shaz Bennett. You can see […]
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Review: For Izzy
For Izzy is a blazing, idiosyncratic, independent film that is made of pieces that don’t belong together – but it works.
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Review: Blue
Blue tells the story of one woman’s struggles with mental health. She has many losses to deal with and searches for a reason to keep on living.
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Watch This: Trailer for Sadie
Thirteen year old Sadie obsesses over her father’s deployment and dreams and writes about “violent stuff.” This promising film was written and directed by Megan Griffiths.
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Review: Hollow in the Land
Hollow in the Land is a tense thriller set in a small Canadian town filled with secrets. Dianna Agron leads the cast in a standout performance.
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Review: Cold November
Cold November is a girl’s coming of age story with an unusual family dynamic: deer hunting. Florence (Bijou Abas) is the youngest member of a family of women who are all expert hunters.
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Seeing is Believing: Women Direct Updates
Seeing is Believing: Women Direct has evolved since I first wrote about it back in July 2017. Here’s the updated information.
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Review: How to Plan an Orgy in a Small Town
The Canadian comedy How to Plan an Orgy in a Small Town is a romp as funny as the title suggests. The film stars several favorite actors of mine. It’s funny and poignant at the same time.