Tag: Women Directors
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Blue Heron (2026) Review: Sophy Romvari’s Debut Is a Quietly Devastating Portrait of Family and Memory
In her feature debut, Blue Heron, director Sophy Romvari draws from her own childhood to craft an intimate, semi-autobiographical portrait of family, memory, and the quiet devastation of losing someone who was never fully yours to keep. Through a lived-in visual language, restrained performances, and a narrative that blurs the line between memory and reality,…
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The Bride! Review: Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Radical Frankenstein Reimagining Turns Female Rage Into Gothic Spectacle
Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride! is one of the most divisive genre films of the year. Led by a fearless performance from Jessie Buckley and an unexpectedly tender turn from Christian Bale, the film reimagines the Frankenstein myth through feminist rebellion, surreal spectacle, and gothic visual poetry.
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Sound of Falling Review: Mascha Schilinski’s Haunting Portrait of Women, Memory, and Witnessing
Mascha Schilinski’s The Sound of Falling is a haunting, non-linear meditation on women, memory, and the quiet violence of witnessing. Spanning generations within the same farmhouse, the film examines curiosity, abuse, and identity through fragmented vignettes that echo across time. It’s a work that lingers—less something to solve than something to feel.
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The Chronology of Water Review: Kristen Stewart’s Raw, Unfiltered Portrait of Trauma and Survival
Kristen Stewart’s feature directorial debut, adapted from Lidia Yuknavitch’s 2011 memoir, is a raw and uncompromising portrait of trauma, memory, and survival. The Chronology of Water follows Lidia, a competitive swimmer navigating abuse, fractured memories, and the complicated process of reclaiming autonomy through writing. Anchored by a career-defining performance from Imogen Poots, Stewart’s adaptation embraces…
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“If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” Review: A Raw, Relentless Portrait of Motherhood’s Breaking Point
Release Date: October 10, 2025 (United States theatrical) (Premiere: January 24, 2025 at Sundance) Runtime: 133 minutes (1 hr 53 min) Rated: R — for language, some drug use and bloody images. Production Companies: A24, Central Pictures, Fat City, also credited: Bronxburgh; Elara Pictures Producers: Sara Murphy, Ryan Zacarias, Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie, Eli Bush, Conor…
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Materialists Review: Celine Song’s Deceptive Rom-Com That Dares to Get Real About Love, Money, and Power
Release Date: June 13, 2025 (U.S.) Runtime: 117 minutes (1h 57m) Rating: R (language & brief sexual material) Production Companies: 2AM, Killer Films, A24 (domestic), Sony Pictures International Producers: David Hinojosa, Christine Vachon, Pamela Koffler, Celine Song Cinematography: Shabier Kirchner (shot on 35 mm film) Music / Composer: Daniel Pemberton; also features Japanese Breakfast and Baby Rose…
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Review: Eva Victor’s Sorry Baby Is a Quiet Triumph of Life After Trauma
Eva Victor’s Sorry Baby is a stunning debut about the messy aftermath of trauma, the beauty in small moments, and the quiet resilience of friendship. With wit, warmth, and restraint, Victor crafts a story that lingers—delicate, disjointed, and real. A haunting, unforgettable “traumedy” that understands healing isn’t always linear.