The limp excuse that there just aren’t enough good films made by women to crack the upper echelons of awards contention hasn’t held water for a long time, but 2018 beat it into oblivion.
From indie filmmakers making their first jump into the studio world to reliable stars getting on the franchise train, the numbers are on the rise.
From much-hyped blockbusters, indies from rising talents, lauded filmmakers trying something new, and everything in between.
Nearly three decades into a successful career, the “Bird Box” director continues to explore new possibilities, while lamenting some things haven’t changed.
The breakout star of Bo Burnham’s indie hit is enjoying a packed awards season, but she’s still managing to keep her head on straight.
After the seismic changes of 2017, it seemed inevitable that 2018 would mark some sort of downswing in thought, conversation, and action. It didn’t.
The “Ralph Breaks the Internet” star tells IndieWire she’s pleased with industry-wide change, but points to the small screen as its real innovator.
The actress tells IndieWire why her latest collaboration with Luca Guadagnino is the “most important thing” in her career, even as she readies to expand her reach in a huge way.
The actress tells IndieWire about the intimate drama “Private Life,” and opens up about the advice she’d offer her own younger self.
This season, the actress stars in a Nazi-hunting drama, a “breastaurant” comedy, and a Louise Brooks biopic. She tells IndieWire her big idea for what’s next.
From first-time filmmakers to bonafide superstars, personal stories to crazy experiences, this season has something for everyone, and all from women.
“There isn’t a place in this country for the kinds of films that I care about, and those are films that deal very frankly with this female sexuality.”
