How “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” Subverts the “Save the Girl” Trope
Mohammad Rasoulof’s searing Iranian drama gives women the chance to save themselves.
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In “The Handmaid’s Tale,” Women Fight the Darkness—And Are Tempted By It
Hulu’s dystopian series continues to demonstrate the ways patriarchy chips away at the women subjugated by it.
“Out of My Mind” Director Amber Sealey on Casting Authenticity and Breaking Barriers
An interview of the Disney+ original movie about disability, representation, and the obstacles female filmmakers face.
The Idealist’s Journey
Whether Mr. Smith or Elle Woods, cinema is replete with hopeful protagonists fighting for lost causes.
Karen Jankel, Daughter of Author Michael Bond, Tells Stories of London’s Lovable Paddington Bear
The daughter of Paddington’s creator shares stories of the bear’s creation and her time on the set of his latest adventure.
Poetically in Love: Three Declarations of Love in Verse
On three great uses of romantic music in film
and television.
More Than Rage: Rungano Nyoni and Susan Chardy on “On Becoming a Guinea Fowl”
An interview with the writer-director and star of A24’s transcendent Zambian dramedy.
Women Develop New Models of Heroism in Festival Docs
On the feminist thrust of two acclaimed Sundance docs from this year.
People Have Theories: “Picnic at Hanging Rock” at 50
A look back at Peter Weir’s mysterious masterpiece.
Having a Lunatic’s Dream: Emily Bett Rickards on “Queen of the Ring”
An interview with the star of Queen of the Ring.
HBO’s “The Righteous Gemstones” Return for Its Darkest Season Yet
“The Righteous Gemstones” is funny, wry, clever, disgusting, moving, shocking, and endearing in ways that are purely aspirational for most comedies on TV, and I’m sorry to say goodbye to it.
Looking Back: Highlighting Some Great Pieces by Our Female Critics
Some great reviews and articles by our female critics.
The Antidote for Fear: Natalie Morales on “My Dead Friend Zoe”
An interview with the star of the great “My Dead Friend Zoe.”
A Look at the Rich Tapestry of Films Coming from South Africa
A look at great South African films, all available on Netflix.
“Daredevil: Born Again” is an Imperfect Interrogation of Our Current Moment
The ambitious nine-part series lands plenty of punches if you go in knowing that it positions comic-book fare not as escapist entertainment but as bloody, political commentary.
International and Indie Cinema on the Rise: A Report from the 97th Academy Awards
A RogerEbert.com contributor reports from this year’s Oscars.
Sex, Love and Pickles: Amy Irving, Peter Riegert and Susan Sandler on “Crossing Delancey”
The screenwriter and stars, Amy Irving and Peter Riegert reflect on the wistful romance of the 1988 classic.
Writing Her Way: Marya E. Gates on Her New Book
An interview with writer and contributor Marya E. Gates, and an excerpt from her book.
Will I Ever Take My Kids to the Movies?
A personal essay on the future of movie-going and what it means to make core memories in darkened theaters.
Intro to Women Writers Week
An introduction to an annual event highlighting female film critics and journalists.
