This article was written exclusively for The Film Magazine by Gala Woolley. Thelma & Louise was the film that sparked my feminist awakening, and even thirty years later it remains a landmark for how women are portrayed on screen. The film’s final image—Thelma and Louise driving toward the canyon and frozen mid-flight—has been called “both … Read more

Promising Young Woman (2021) Director: Emerald Fennell Screenwriter: Emerald Fennell Starring: Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham, Alison Brie, Adam Brody, Jennifer Coolidge, Laverne Cox, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Molly Shannon, Max Greenfield, Chris Lowell Statistics vary by country, but studies consistently show that a significant number of women experience sexual assault in their lifetimes—often cited as roughly one … Read more

Rebel Dykes (2021) Directors: Harri Shanahan, Sian Williams Rebel Dykes is the expanded, feature-length version of the 2016 documentary that chronicles a radical lesbian subculture born from the punk scene in 1980s London. Directed by Harri Shanahan and Sian Williams, the film explores how lesbian identity in that era often doubled as a political stance, … Read more

Warner Bros. and Chernin Entertainment Developing Hourman Film As Zack Snyder’s Justice League arrives on streaming, a new DC Comics adaptation is quietly taking shape. Warner Bros. and DC are reportedly in the early stages of developing a feature film centered on Hourman, a lesser-known but thematically rich character from the DC catalogue. Chernin Entertainment … Read more

Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021) Director: Zack Snyder Screenwriters: Chris Terrio, Zack Snyder, Will Beall Starring: Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Ray Fisher, Ezra Miller, Jason Momoa, Ciarán Hinds, Amy Adams, Amber Heard, Connie Nielsen, Robin Wright, Diane Lane, J.K. Simmons, Jeremy Irons, Jared Leto When Warner Bros. released its 2017 version of Justice … Read more

First appearing in Action Comics in 1938, Superman helped define the modern superhero. The blue suit, red cape and the Man of Steel’s powerful physique have become instantly recognizable symbols, and his moral clarity and heroic adventures have captivated audiences across comics, television and film for more than eight decades. Superman first reached screens through … Read more

She’s the Man (2006) — Review and Analysis Director: Andy Fickman Screenwriters: Ewan Leslie, Karen McCullah, Kirsten Smith Starring: Amanda Bynes, Channing Tatum, Laura Ramsey, Vinnie Jones, Julie Hagerty, David Cross, Robert Hoffman, Alexandra Beckenridge, James Kirk, Robert Torti Before Hollywood became dominated by endless sequels and superhero universes, mainstream teen comedies sometimes served as … Read more

From its beginning, the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) has been defined by its darkness. Where Marvel—after some early tonal wobbling—settled into the bright, self-aware, and ultimately optimistic sensibility associated with directors like Joss Whedon, the DCEU largely embraced a grimmer approach. That aesthetic was most visible when Zack Snyder was given free rein to explore … Read more

This article was written exclusively for The Film Magazine by Cole Clark. Cherry (2021) Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo Screenwriters: Angela Russo-Otstet, Jessica Goldberg, Nico Walker Starring: Tom Holland, Ciara Bravo, Jack Reynor, Forrest Goodluck, Michael Rispoli, Jeff Wahlberg Prologue – A New Cinema Cherry presents itself as a contemporary American drama filtered through blockbuster … Read more

2021 César Awards: Winners and Highlights The Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma announced the winners of the 2021 César Awards live from L’Olympia Bruno Coquatrix in Paris. The ceremony was a scaled-down, in-person event that honored the best of French and international cinema from 2020. The evening’s biggest winner was Albert Dupontel’s dark … Read more