Friday, July 20, 2018
Weekly Update for July 20 Women Centric, Directed, and Written Films Playing Near You
FILMS ABOUT WOMEN OPENING THIS WEEK Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again This sequel to 2008’s “Mamma Mia!” follows a pregnant Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) as she learns about her mother’s (Meryl Streep) past. Streep’s character, Donna, is played by “Cinderella”...
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Cheryl Boone Isaacs and Quincy Jones Working on Doc About the History of Black Hollywood
Former Academy prez Cheryl Boone Isaacs and music legend Quincy Jones are teaming up to share an important part of Hollywood history. The two are working on “American Film: The Black Experience,” a documentary that will explore “the untold story of African...
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
BAMcinématek Hosting “Pioneers: First Women Filmmakers” Film Series
BAMcinématek has lined up its next feminist film series. The Brooklyn venue is teaming up with Kino Lorber and the Library of Congress for “Pioneers: First Women Filmmakers,” which kicks off Friday, July 20 and runs through July 26. Featuring...
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
“Transparent’s” Trace Lysette to Star in and Exec Produce “Colors of Ava”
Trace Lysette is stepping into the limelight. Best known for her supporting role as Shea in “Transparent,” the recent “Pose” guest star will topline and exec produce “Colors of Ava,” Deadline reports. Described as “an uplifting and authentic love story...
Monday, July 16, 2018
Exploring the Psyche: July’s VOD and Web Series Picks
All three of the picks for this month’s VOD and web series round-up spotlight a loaded subject: mental health. Long considered taboo, mental health has finally started to be talked about more openly in recent years. The tide is slowly shifting away from...
Friday, July 13, 2018
Weekly Update for July 13 Women Centric, Directed, and Written Films Playing Near You
FILMS ABOUT WOMEN OPENING THIS WEEK What Will People Say – Written and Directed by Iram Haq Sixteen-year-old Nisha (Maria Mozhdah) lives a double life. When out with her friends, she’s a normal Norwegian teenager. At home with her family, she is the...
Thursday, July 12, 2018
2018 Emmy Nominations: Tiffany Haddish, Sandra Oh, Issa Rae, and More
Tiffany Haddish can add Emmy nominee to her rapidly expanding list of accolades. The 2018 Emmy nominations are in, and the “Girls Trip” breakout just scored her first-ever nod for hosting “SNL.” She made history as the first black female comic to host...
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Unfinished Jane Austen Novel “Sandition” Coming to PBS’ “Masterpiece”
Thanks to numerous women behind PBS’s “Masterpiece” and British broadcaster ITV, Jane Austen’s unfinished novel, “Sandition,” will soon make its way to television. Deadline reports that “Masterpiece’s” Rebecca Eaton and ITV Head of Drama Polly Hill have...
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Disney and UN’s Girl Up Launch Female Filmmaker Project
Just last month, Jennifer Lee was named chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios following the accusations against and exit of former chief John Lasseter. Now, Lee will be one of various female role models featured in a new project aimed...
Monday, July 9, 2018
Trailer Watch: Friendships Are At Stake in Season 6 of “Orange Is the New Black”
“Navigating adult female friendships is so complicated!” Suzanne (Uzo Aduba) laments as she tries to understand the inner workings of her new surroundings. If Litchfield Penitentiary had its fair share of interpersonal complications — and that’s putting...
Friday, July 6, 2018
Weekly Update for July 6 Women Centric, Directed, and Written Films Playing Near You
FILMS ABOUT WOMEN OPENING THIS WEEK Whitney (Documentary) With over 200 million album sales worldwide, and remaining the only artist to chart seven consecutive U.S. No. 1’s, Whitney Houston was the voice of a generation. Coming from an esteemed lineage...
Thursday, July 5, 2018
Andrea Riseborough Creates Production Company to Support Women in the Industry
Looks like hanging out with Billie Jean King made a mark on Andrea Riseborough. The “Battle of the Sexes” actress is speaking out against sexism in her industry and taking a stand by launching a female-led production company. “There’s a very narrow...
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Chance The Rapper Gets Engaged To Longtime GF Kirsten Corley At Backyard 4th Of July BBQ
Chance the Rapper is making an honest woman out of baby mama Kirsten Corley. We've got video of his sweet proposal to his longtime girlfriend at a backyard 4th of July BBQ.Source: Hollyw...
July 4th 2018: Fireworks Spectaculars Across the Country — See Pics From NYC, Philly & More
Happy Birthday America! The nation celebrated turning 242 years old on July 4, 2018 and we're got firework spectaculars photos from across the country for the big holiday.Source: Hollyw...
Kim Kardashian Shares Adorable Throwback July 4th Pool Party Pic With Kendall & Kylie Jenner — And Adrienne Bailon!
Memories, memories, memories!!For the Fourth of July mid-week holiday here, Kim Kardashian West decided to share some old, nostalgic personal photos of a previous year's pool party an picnic for the holiday -- and we are sooooo happy for it!Kim just...
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro And Jen Harley Reunite For Fourth Of July Fun Amid Ongoing Legal Drama
Uhhh... so much for all that relationship (and legal) drama from, like, two seconds ago?!Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Jen Harley have apparently buried the hatchet -- for now -- after publicly showing out together on social media by spending the Fourth of...
Gal Gadot Slays On A Gigantic Waterslide On The Fourth Of July: See The Video!
Gal Gadot is getting into the Fourth of July!Source: New fe...
Area Man Shoves 74 Wieners In His Mouth — America Rejoices, Victorious In The Only Contest That Matters
USA! USA! USA! USA!America may be a pretty shitty place to live right now if you're black, or brown, or a woman, or LGBT, or somebody with a soul and/or a conscience (or any combination of all the above!), but if you're a big fat ol' white dude who loves...
Stormy Daniels' Hot Lawyer Says He May Run For President Against Donald Trump In 2020…
Just what you needed for your Fourth of July, right?!Michael Avenatti -- AKA Stormy Daniels' hot lawyer who has really risen to prominence over the past year as the porn star goes toe-to-toe with Donald Trump -- is considering making a run himself!On...
Kylie Jenner Built A Lavish, Air-Conditioned Doghouse That Is Nicer Than Most Apartments!
Kylie Jenner just raised the stakes!!It's no secret the rich and famous like to shower extra love on their dogs (ahem, Paris Hilton!), but Kylie just took it a step above and beyond by building an incredible dog house that has both heating and air conditioning,...
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Lily James to Co-Star with Gillian Anderson in “All About Eve” Stage Adaptation
A Hollywood classic is heading to London’s West End and Cinderella is going along for the journey. Lily James has signed on to star in a reimagined version of “All About Eve” with previously announced cast member Gillian Anderson. According to The Hollywood...
“Claws” Renewed for Season 3
Celebratory mani-pedis are in order. Deadline confirms the nail salon-set crime dramedy “Claws” has received a Season 3 renewal at TNT, following an impressive ratings showcase in its current second season. The June 10 premiere, “Shook,” earned 1.3 million...
Submit Now: “The Spy Who Dumped Me” Female Storyteller Contest
Attention female filmmakers with “meaningful, heartfelt, and hilarious stories” you want to share with the world: a new contest is inviting you to share your stories about “enduring friendships.” The competition is celebrating the upcoming release of...
Susanne Bier’s “A Second Chance” Secures Theatrical Release in the U.S.
U.S. audiences are finally getting the chance to see “A Second Chance” in theaters. Susanne Bier’s kidnapping drama debuted at the 2014 Toronto Film Festival and was released in Denmark in 2015, but the film just secured a theatrical run stateside thanks...
Trailer Watch: Career Day Goes Awry in Judy Greer’s “A Happening of Monumental Proportions”
Career Day is shaping up to be a super memorable affair in a new trailer for “A Happening of Monumental Proportions.” Set in an elementary school, Judy Greer’s directorial debut tells a series of interconnected stories about students, teachers, and parents....
Nailing the Godmother Game From Afar
The role of the godparent has, in many cases, expanded far beyond being involved in a kid’s religious upbringing, and often, being considered an auntie has less to do with being sharing the same relatives and more to do with sharing a deep bond with...
Podcast Ep 89: Travel Expert JetSetSarah
Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, freelance writer and “jet-setter-in-chief” for JetSetSarah.com, is an expert on traveling (and shopping!), and she specializes in the Caribbean. Rough job, we’re sure, but happily this woman is more than up to the task! She brings...
Monday, July 2, 2018
Hot Tech to Heat Up Your Workouts
To get in an awesome workout, all you really need is a plan, some space, and the desire to get your groove on. via GIPHY Well, and maybe also a sports bra and a hair tie and sneakers, and perhaps a set of weights … you know what I mean. However, even...