A triumph of independent filmmaking, Lady Bird marked Greta Gerwig’s solo directorial debut and became one of the most celebrated films of the decade. Nominated for five Academy Awards—including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay—it also won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy), with Saoirse Ronan earning Best Actress […]
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Daughters of the Dust
February 5, 2025
A cinematic masterpiece and the first feature directed by an African-American woman to receive a theatrical release in the United States, Daughters of the Dust is an evocative exploration of culture, identity, and generational change. Written, directed, and produced by Julie Dash, the film received critical acclaim for its lush cinematography, poignant storytelling, and the […]
Clueless
February 5, 2025
A quintessential teen comedy that has left an indelible mark on pop culture, Clueless is a sharp, witty, and charming adaptation of Jane Austen’s Emma, directed by Amy Heckerling. Starring Alicia Silverstone in a role that defined a generation, the film has since become a beloved classic, widely regarded as one of the best teen […]
Certain Women
February 5, 2025
A quiet yet deeply powerful meditation on female resilience, Certain Women showcases Kelly Reichardt’s signature minimalist storytelling and evocative landscapes. Premiering at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival to critical acclaim, the film went on to win Best Film at the London Film Festival and was named Best Picture by the International Federation of Film Critics […]
Bodies Bodies Bodies
February 5, 2025
Wickedly sharp and darkly hilarious, Bodies Bodies Bodies is a slasher satire for the social media generation. Directed by Halina Reijn and penned by Sarah DeLappe, this A24 horror-comedy premiered at South by Southwest before earning critical acclaim for its biting humor, claustrophobic tension, and standout performances—particularly from Rachel Sennott, whose comedic timing steals the […]
A League of Their Own
February 5, 2025
Penny Marshall’s A League of Their Own is more than just a beloved sports film—it’s a celebration of resilience, sisterhood, and the groundbreaking women of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. A critical and commercial triumph, the film grossed over $132 million worldwide and was later selected for preservation in the National Film Registry for […]
A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night
February 5, 2025
Hailed as “The first Iranian vampire Western,” Ana Lily Amirpour’s A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night is a genre-defying masterpiece that blends horror, romance, and stark social commentary. Premiering at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival in the prestigious Next program, the film quickly became a festival sensation, earning awards at Sitges, Deauville, and the […]
1-800-On-Her-Own
February 5, 2025
Ani DiFranco is an unmistakable talent who shook the ‘90s folk music scene. Her voice, unique in its tone and power, and her songwriting, full of activism and assertiveness, became a beacon particularly to young women who saw themselves in her lyrics and style. In 1990, she started Righteous Babe Records, creating a path to independently […]
Nickel Boys
January 24, 2025
Nickel Boys is a 2024 historical drama based on Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, directed by RaMell Ross and co-written with Joslyn Barnes. Inspired by the real-life horrors of the Dozier School for Boys, the film follows Elwood and Turner, two African-American boys navigating the brutal injustices of a segregated reform school in 1960s Florida. […]
Wattstax
January 23, 2025
Part of our Black History Month film series. See the full lineup. Celebrate the powerful intersection of music, history, and culture with Wattstax, a landmark concert film documenting the 1972 benefit event organized by Stax Records. Held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the Watts riots, the concert brought […]