The controversial biopic of the famed singer has now been released. How does it stack up to the negative expectations?
Lucy Wilcox
Lucy Wilcox is a writer and social media editor for DirectHer. She has a particular interest in mise-en-scene and nostalgia in film. Her articles can range from looking into the creation of sex scenes to the importance of different representation during your teens.
Athena Mandis’ journey into filmmaker: “It was like going to the moon with a pair of skis.”
Filmmaker Atehna Mandis tells all about her journey into film, and shares her advice for young filmmakers looking to break into the industry.
If Only I Could Hibernate Review
This family drama was the first Mongolian film to be played at the Official Selection at Cannes Film Festival last year.
Girls Bathrooms: A Space for Women’s Transformation
The sanctuary where women get to let down their guard and be their most vulnerable is a vital part of womanhood on film.
All the women up for the Palme d’Or at Cannes 2024
All you need to know about the women in the main competition of this year’s festival.
Joining a film club in your 20s might be the answer to finding new friends
Tasha Jagger wanted a safe space for female film lovers, so she made one herself.
Coraline Review
This animated what if is a beautiful and twisted tale of a mother and daughter relationship.
Southern Gothic Horror: Reckoning with history
Director Zandashe Brown delves into racial history in the genre.
Movies to get ready to before a night out
Getting ready before a night out doesn’t often consist of putting a film on, it’s normally accompanied by blasting house music, the smell of hair straighteners and ice sloshing in a glass. What if you were to choose a movie to get you in the mood to go out out?
Black girlhood in film: From feeling unseen to showcasing their stories
Have you ever seen yourself on screen? For Black girls, the answer can be complicated. DirectHer spoke to director Kyra Knox and Danielle Scruggs, creator of Black Women Directors to highlight how lack of diversity in film during their teens pushed them to enter the film industry.
