As with other forms of media, sexism plagued animation, but women still made amazing contributions since the very beginning. Today, we’ll look at some incredible (and history-making) animated films made by women. To learn more about women in animation—from 2D to 3D, international to American, historic to modern, artsy to mainstream—check out our upcoming class …
Welcome as we celebrate female filmmakers for pride month! As with other “identity months,” Pride Month is not a month-long event, but a moment to emphasize a decades-long struggle for equality and justice. Still, I always like to take this time to look hard at my viewing choices and see if I’m taking in diverse …
It’s the tragic irony of our digital age: we have access to more information than ever before in human history, yet ignorance and falsehoods run rampant. I can’t imagine how hard it would be to raise kids in this new world. But I do know a bit about teaching young people critical thinking skills especially …
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. The past year has been a historic one in the fight for racial justice, but that history is long and complex. The horrifying attacks in Atlanta, in particular, bring to light the intersection of racism and misogyny. But we can combat this hate by educating ourselves and celebrating the …
As part of our ongoing effort to celebrate diversity and women filmmakers, today’s post looks at Africa and its impact on cinema. You can find a wealth of amazing female filmmakers of Africa (editors, actors, writers, etc.) spanning the continent, so to make today’s list manageable, I’ll just be looking at five directors, from different …
When my mother read me Where the Wild Things Are as a child, she always changed the protagonist’s name, Max, to Maxine. When she grew up in the 60s & 70s, she struggled to find books and movies for children with heroines and wanted to make sure I knew that girls could go on adventures …
Feminist TV lovers know the big ones. The Handmaid’s Tale. Fleabag. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. The amount and diversity of excellent television with feminist themes has boomed with the rise of streaming services. But sometimes there’s too much choice, and amazing shows fall between the cracks. Today, I wanted to shine a light on some …
We tend to think of cinema as a globalized industry that’s, at least in the U.S., centered in Hollywood. But regional film-making thrives, particularly in independent cinema. Independent film also allows for more women to succeed as directors, writers, etc. Today, I’ll highlight some amazing women filmmakers who are from or work in my home …
Happy International Women’s Day! To celebrate, I wanted to make a brief post about various art by women that inspire me. “Your Best American Girl” (2016) by Mitski This song is a jam, with rocking guitar crescendos and soulful vocals. But look deeper, and you’ll find a powerful story of reckoning with cross-cultural identity and …
You’ve probably heard of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), but may be mystified. What is this tabletop game with no board and so many strange dice? From its basement origins in the 1970s, Dungeons and Dragons has now firmly cemented itself as a beloved staple of geek culture. It works by collaborative storytelling. In this role-playing …
