“If you can’t play with the language, you are not reinventing the language.” This is what Argentine director Gaspar Noé told me when I interviewed him fifteen years ago about his 2009 masterpiece…| Cinema Femme
When 227 premiered on NBC in 1985, it was more than just a new sitcom—it was a cultural moment. Centered on the lives of a middle-class African American family, the series offered warmth, humor, and authenticity at a time when such portrayals were scarce on primetime television. With over 18 million weekly viewers and a […]| Cinema Femme
We are proud to announce the formation of our Advisory Council — a dynamic group of visionary leaders, creatives, and changemakers shaping the future of storytelling, media, and social impact. Each member brings a unique perspective and proven track record across film, television, branding, advocacy, and the arts. Together, they will guide and support our […]| Cinema Femme
“you.matter” is an animated sci-fi drama about an astronaut dislodged from her mothership, left with only her final thoughts as she grapples with why this has happened to her. The film…| Cinema Femme
Cinema Femme sat down with Kala Bradford—filmmaker, creative strategist, and founder of Media Maven Studio—to talk about her upcoming event, Behind the Chair: Cross-Industry Event will take place on Saturday, September 27, at Kinowerks in Chicago. Rooted in her documentary series The Executive Barber, the project celebrates the cultural power of barbershops and expands into […]| Cinema Femme
Meet the women shaping Chicago’s post-production scene. Victoria Salazar is a sound designer and mixer at Noisefloor LTD, working across films, commercials, and video games. Anna Christian, editor and post-producer, co-founded Journeywork Entertainment and Anacrony Post at Quicksilver Color, bringing her expertise to indie films, commercials, and corporate content. Ashton Johnson (Noisefloor LTD) blends marketing […]| Cinema Femme
“What happens when love meets the limits of the body?” That’s the quietly devastating question at the center of “A Woman’s Body,” the new short film from writer-director Tiffany Tenille.| Cinema Femme
When you walk into a screening of “The Roses,” you can’t help but notice how much the clothes tell the story. Written by Tony McNamara and directed by Jay Roach, the film stars Olivia Colman and…| Cinema Femme
A modern romance set against the rapidly changing landscape of Brooklyn, “Love, Brooklyn” follows a writer (André Holland, “Moonlight”) as he navigates complicated relationships with his ex…| Cinema Femme