Tag: Women Directors

  • Review: Hanna

    Review: Hanna

    Hanna, the 8 episode series on Amazon, was based on the 2011 thriller also named Hanna. It isn’t a remake, but an addition and extension. It’s very good. There are some spoilers ahead.

  • Grey’s Anatomy: Silent All These Years

    Grey’s Anatomy: Silent All These Years

    The episode “Silent All These Years” of Grey’s Anatomy (season 15, episode 19) is remarkable. With women writers, a woman directing, and a cast made largely of women, this episode is proof of the power in letting women tell their stories. Spoilers everywhere ahead.

  • Watch This: Trailer for Gentleman Jack – UPDATED

    Watch This: Trailer for Gentleman Jack – UPDATED

    I’m quite excited about Gentleman Jack. It’s an 8 hour historical drama series about Anne Lister, one of England’s earliest out lesbians. It’s written by Sally Wainwright. It stars Suranne Jones. Could anything get better than that?

  • Review: Shrill

    Review: Shrill

    Hulu’s comedy series Shrill stars SNL regular Aidy Bryant in this look at the discrimination, heartache, and fat-shaming women face in our society. It’s a quick watch with 6 half-hour episodes.

  • Review: Captain Marvel

    Review: Captain Marvel

    Captain Marvel was a delight. It was fun and funny. The visual effects were stunning. It’s wonderful entertainment. Go see it. Looking for a woman reviewer’s opinion of this film? You just found one.

  • Review: White Lies (Taukiri Huna)

    Review: White Lies (Taukiri Huna)

    White Lies (Taukiri Huna) comes from New Zealand. Matters of life and death are set against the culture clash of Maori and colonial in the early 20th Century.

  • Review: The Miseducation of Cameron Post

    Review: The Miseducation of Cameron Post

    There are many forms of cruelty. The self-righteous Christian cruelty that spouts slogans like “Jesus loves you” while making you hate yourself for being yourself is the topic of The Miseducation of Cameron Post.

  • Brain Dump: I Am the Night, Whiskey Cavalier, and Good Trouble

    Brain Dump: I Am the Night, Whiskey Cavalier, and Good Trouble

    How about a quick look at I Am the Night, Whiskey Cavalier, and Good Trouble? I have a few random thoughts to share today.

  • Review: The Oldenheim 12 (De 12 van Oldenheim)

    Review: The Oldenheim 12 (De 12 van Oldenheim)

    The Dutch language mystery series The Oldenheim 12 (De 12 van Oldenheim) is a compelling and unpredictable ride full of tension and surprises. It’s currently steaming on Acorn TV.

  • Watch This: Trailer for My Days of Mercy

    Watch This: Trailer for My Days of Mercy

    My Days of Mercy has all the checkpoints I look for. Two female stars: Ellen Page and Kate Mara. A female director: Tali Shalom-Ezer. Check and check. But it’s taken two years for the film to get distribution since it debuted at TIFF.

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