Female Film Critics 24/375
Animation so often suggests a movie for “the children,” but two entries require a bit of consideration. Both Encanto and The Mitchells vs. the Machine follow the pattern established by “Sesame Street,” that is, something for almost everyone. Each film appeals to children, although not wee ones, as well as to grown-ups. They are both loud and colorful. They both have messages about family, and they both have music.
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Winners of the the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation’s 45th annual Gracie Awards includes such esteemed honorees as Michelle Williams, Niecy Nash, Amy Poehler, Natasha Lyonne, Tamron Hall, Naomi Watts, Angela Yee, Norah O’Donnell, Stephanie Beatriz, and Soledad O’Brien, along with more than 100 of the most talented women in television, radio and digital media.
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Heather Graham’s directorial debut, Half Magic, is femme-centric, but won’t pass the Bechdel Test. The comedy focuses on three women who have viable careers and talk to each other — but almost all of their conversation is about men and sex. More specifically, about how to hook up with nicer men and have better sex. Continue reading…
Three women with “man troubles” and low self esteem decide to form a team to both make their sex lives
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