Female Driven

Remember in 2010 when Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis starred in Black Swan and then made identical romantic comedies? We talk about this and much more in our Black Swan episode. It's hard not to fan out over Natalie's spectacular performance as a ballerina hell-bent on becoming the perfect Swan Queen. Things turn dark when her obsession blurs the line between fantasy and reality in this psychologi...

In this episode, we cover the 2002 biopic "Frida," starring the brilliant and beautiful actor/producer Salma Hayek. Frida Kahlo is one of the most iconic figures of the twentieth century - celebrated in both queer and feminist circles. We discuss what makes Frida so extraordinary, Salma as a Latina pioneer in Hollywood, and how in the world she looks so good in drag. References to Cate Blanchett,...

This episode we ask: Which came first for Lorene Scafaria - the character of Ramona or her iconic line of swimwear, “Swimona”? We discuss the cultural resurgence of JLo in 2019-2020, and what this film has to say about the 2007-2008 financial crisis, class, and sexual politics. We laud the stellar performances of Constance Wu and Jennifer Lopez, the legendary cameos of Cardi B and Lizzo, and celeb...

Hey, y’all! We’re Kristen and Emily - besties who love talking about female-driven cinema. Come along for the ride as we talk about landmark films with female writers, directors, actors, and producers! We aim to highlight womens’ stories and the characters they bring to life on the big screen. So, buckle up and join us on this female-driven journey!