Gillis’ stale SNL joke at the expense of women is a classic response by men threatened by women’s excellence and autonomy.
This underrepresentation is happening during a time when Black audiences want to see more on-screen representation of Black women in this age group, according to a new study.
Series that are created by one or more women employ more women in other key behind-the-scenes positions, as well as featuring female characters that take up space and are central to the action.
The bestselling novel has been much discussed, but few commentators have noted its portrayal of the societal expectation of women to raise children, whether or not they want to.
Supergirl features the typical fare of current superhero films, but it has been subjected to misogynistic review bombing and bias.
“I planted abortion pills across Malta. Here is why.”
The report from ReFrame shows a decrease in the total number of women directing top films, and its authors warn that things could get worse for women in the film business in the coming years.
In just three years, the number of book bans in the United States has more than doubled. A broad coalition of activists is working to slow the “relentless tide.”
Becoming a 20-minute “scholar” through Google or ChatGPT won't cut it.
The film industry’s new era of unfettered consolidation with tech companies is not good news for those who have been pushing for diversity and inclusion in Hollywood.
The film has been screening at embassies around the world to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the women’s strike, offering inspiration to feminists internationally.
A new documentary, Heightened Scrutiny, exposes the mainstream media’s outsized and extraordinary influence in the law.
A new exhibition seeks to resist the erasure of women’s achievements in the arts and to reclaim “the rightful place of women in art history.”
The media reception of Febos’ new memoir has focused on the shock value of her decision to give up sex for a year, but the book offers surprising insights about community and feminism.
The acclaimed film offers a vision of women characters whose strength is rooted in textured humanity.
Director, co-writer, and producer Rachel Feldman talked to WMC about the 12-year journey behind her new film, “Lilly,” which comes to theaters across the U.S. May 9.
In addition to screening women-focused movies, the Athena Film Festival offers talks and workshops, screenplay competitions, and year-round professional support for writers and creators.
Writer Raquel Reichard reflects on how singer Lisa Lisa allowed her to think about her own sexual agency
The two new reports, Inclusion in the Director's Chair and The Celluloid Ceiling, both point to stagnant representation for women behind the camera.
Much of the media still see Trans people as a vehicle to use, rather than as actual human beings with distinct perspectives
Saturday Night Live, a cultural mainstay that has offered healing and hope at pivotal moments of national crisis, chose instead to rub salt in the wound in its first post-election episode.
The films, released during the 2024 election campaign, take very different approaches to explore the consequences of the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Here is what some female creatives had to say about their Emmy-nominated work for the major categories in the 76th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, which will be held on Sunday.
This summer, feature films offer varying depictions of women as movie directors.
The recent wave of women-directed documentaries have been drawing impressive viewership numbers and raising awareness.