Writing by Hannah Forsdike // Friends, Foes & Fireworks deals with many issues women face that are not often represented in film, such as exploration of female sexuality, women’s health, loss of a loved one, unwanted pregnancy, career pressure, and toxic relationships.
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Writing by Hannah Forsdike // photograph by Francesca Ciavarella // When women are misrepresented in movies and TV shows it’s not only insulting, but it’s also difficult to identify with on screen characters. Successful fiction should allow the consumer to make a connection to the narrative; it should be comparable to real life in some way for us to be able to make sense of the story and the characters.
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Review by Toni Stanger // Whilst it was initially disappointing to see the story take head in a different direction to the game, the modifications make sense considering the transition into film. As much as it would’ve been incredible to see Lara plough through loads of Trinity guards, it’s not very plausible for a two-hour film.
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Writing by Ellen Muller // Beyond Toro’s signature use of dark fairy-tale like figures, it’s easy to assume that a love-story between a mute janitor and captive amphibian creature, is utterly distinct.
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Writing by Ellen Muller // Watching Una gave me a much deeper perspective on this Penguin Classic, because Una is given something denied to Lolita, which is the chance for the audience to hear her voice, and to get an impression of her personality separate from the abuser’s perspective. When compared as fictional literary texts, they make a powerful statement why the victim’s perspective is invaluable, without it the story risks being seen as fetishism.
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Review by Audrey Morrison // Trigger Warning: The following review alludes to distressing imagery and scenes in To the Bone, a film that explores eating disorders, self harm, and suicidality.
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Writing by Hannah Forsdike // More and more female characters in leading roles have been gracing our screens. Last year on Halloween it made my heart sing to see little girls trading in tiaras for lightsabers because on my street, Rae from Star Wars was by far the most popular costume choice.
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Writing by Ruth Richards // Not only does taking the #52FilmsbyWomen pledge help actively support women filmmakers by watching and sharing their work, it’s a great way to broaden your own film experiences.
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Review by Ruth Richards // Moana is without a doubt one of Disney’s greatest Princess films, and will be a favourite amongst audiences for many years to come.
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Review by Eliza Janssen // It’s hard to say why the title of Denis Gamze Ergüven’s debut film is “Mustang”, but it could be because its protagonists are, at heart, wild, untameable horses.
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