Lady Bird

A woman with brown hair in a pink coat beams with a bright smile against a pink and purple background. To her right, a golden statue leans against a smiling doll in the woman's image. Said doll holds its hand in its pocket as it cocks out its hip, standing in a firm yet casual pose.

An Ode to Gloria and Ordinary Barbies Everywhere

Women can be everything, but with her Oscar-nominated performance in "Barbie", America Ferrera reminds us they don’t have to be.…

February 19, 2024

In an article about college students moving to big cities, a college student wearing a backpack wistfully stares over a cityscape at sunset.

The ‘Big City College Experience’ Myth

Steffi Stoffel, Columbia College Chicago

Can we expect young adults to handle the hustle and bustle of their new lives?…

August 18, 2023

In an article about Greta Gerwig, a portrait of the director sits inside the format of the recent Barbie film's movie posters.

Greta Gerwig Didn’t Invent Womanhood; She Perfected It

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

With numerous cinematic hits under her belt, young filmmaker Greta Gerwig has quickly mastered the art of directing.…

July 13, 2023

In an article about the film studio A24, three of their most notable films, "Moonlight", Everything, Everywhere, All at Once" and "Midsommar" are displayed together.

A24 Continues To Deliver Applause-Worthy Films

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

The film studio A24 continues to reap its successes with films that contribute a unique perception of the world.…

May 17, 2023

In an article about female film directors, a woman poses behind a film clap board.

Five Female Directed Films To Watch During Women’s History Month

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

One of the many ways to show your appreciation for women this March is to consume some of the best female directed films in the industry.…

March 29, 2023

What Makes a Film Unmistakably A24

Zach Spangler, University of Michigan

The movies' unique stories work contrary to the Hollywood blockbusters of the past decade yet stockpile critical praise and adoring fanbases all the same.…

September 27, 2021

in an article about the female gaze, a man and woman staring at each other

You’ve Heard of the Male Gaze, but What About the Female Gaze?

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

The discussion is gaining traction on TikTok: How do the two concepts compare and how can we identify them in media?…

February 4, 2021

Why Have the Oscars Only Nominated 5 Women for Best Director in 91 Years?

Abby Webb, Rice University

Year after year, the Academy proves itself ignorant of female-driven stories.…

January 22, 2020

Why ‘Booksmart’ Is So Much More Than Just the Female ‘Superbad’

Sarah Diggins, Ithaca College

Let me count the ways.…

April 16, 2019

How A24 Came, Saw and Conquered the Moviemaking Industry

Lily Harrington, University of Georgia

The small New York production company has upended a number of entertainment industry shibboleths.…

November 9, 2018

Why Greta Gerwig Is the Perfect Director for ‘Little Women’

Danielle Richardson, Florida State University

After her masterful job with 'Lady Bird,' she's proved that she's ready to tackle Alcott's famous novel.…

July 12, 2018

Predicting the Best Picture Nominees for the 90th Academy Awards

Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

The awards are just around the corner, so let's get into which films will make the Best Picture Nominees for the Academy Awards.…

January 17, 2018

3 Indie Movies That Could be Nominated for Best Picture

Benny Diaz III, Southern New Hampshire University

With the 90th Academy Awards ceremony just around the corner, here are a few Oscar maybes that might have flown under your radar.…

December 11, 2017

In ‘Lady Bird,’ a Delicate Examination of the Complex Mother-Daughter Relationship

Carli Scalf, Ball State University

By spotlighting the friction between self and family, Greta Gerwig’s bittersweet coming-of-age story makes adolescent angst feel novel.…

November 28, 2017

Suggestions

Suggestions

Lady Bird