film industry

The Films Are Alright: In Defense of Franchise Filmmaking
The Films Are Alright: In Defense of Franchise Filmmaking

Franchise filmmaking is, in contrast to what journalists have been saying, far from a destroyer of movies as we know it: here’s why.

LGBTQ Cinema: The Perils Of Coding
LGBTQ Cinema: The Perils Of Queer-Coding

Lately, studios have made a lot of fuss about the supposedly “openly gay” characters in their films. This article is on why queer-coding is harmful.

Are Remakes All That Bad? The Six Levels Of Remake Hell
Are Remakes All That Bad? The Six Levels Of Remake Hell

Not all remakes are created equally. While many can be terrible some can excel. Here Zac Hestand presents the six levels of remake hell.

Going Off! (Video): Exploring The Current Australian Film Industry
Going Off! (Video): Exploring The Current Australian Film Industry

Australian critic, Alex Lines, delves into the Australian film industry and the problems it faces in a three-part web-series. Part one: What even is an Australian film?

Dinner With Dames: Dinner #8, With Paul Feig (Recap)
Dinner With Dames: Dinner #8, With Paul Feig (Recap)

For Dinner With Dames #8 Cinefemme gathered a group of female filmmakers to dine with Paul Feig, writer/director of Ghostbusters and Spy.

HAROLD AND LILLIAN: A HOLLYWOOD LOVE STORY: Hollywood's Hidden Heroes
HAROLD AND LILLIAN: A HOLLYWOOD LOVE STORY: Hollywood’s Hidden Heroes

Harold And Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story is a beautiful tribute to two unsung heroes of the film industry and their decades spanning relationship.

Why Is Cinema Dying And What Can We Do To Save It?
Why Is Cinema Dying And What Can We Do To Save It?

With the rise of streaming services like Netflix getting in to the movie business, will cinemas be able to survive the competition?

#WomenDirectorWeek: The Challenge Of Watching Only Female-Directed Films For One Week
#WomenDirectorWeek: The Challenge Of Watching Only Female-Directed Films For One Week

Join us in our challenge to watch only female-directed films for an entire week, and find out how hard that actually is.

What White Washing Says To Asians (Video)
What White Washing Says To Asians (Video)

Asian actors make up 1.3% of leading roles in films and it’s painful to see opportunities for us to be on screen given to white actors who are deemed better than us.

Dinner With Dames: Dinner #7, With Zoë Bell (Recap)
Dinner With Dames: Dinner #7, With Zoë Bell (Recap)

For Dinner With Dames #7 Cinefemme gathered a group of female filmmakers to dine with Zoë Bell, actor, stuntperson and director.

Animated Sequels: Can They Really Compete?
Animated Sequels: Can They Really Compete?

Exploring the role of animated sequels such as Toy Story and Trolls as either worthwhile tales or money making schemes.

ALIEN: COVENANT & The Problem With Prequels
ALIEN: COVENANT & The Problem With Prequels

The original Alien left many questions unanswered, which upcoming prequels will address. But do we even need those questions answered?

THE LITTLE PRINCE: The Film Adaptation Paramount Didn't Want
Changing Hands, Changing Times: Why THE LITTLE PRINCE Moved To Netflix

Netflix’s acquisition of The Little Prince from Paramount is a reminder that the industry is adapting to changing times and growing trends.

A History Of Oscar Speeches: Are These The Most Memorable Ones?
A History Of Oscar Speeches: Are These The Most Memorable Ones?

The Academy Awards: an evening of glamour, grace and sophistication. In a room full to the brim of Hollywood’s most celebrated stars, this is to be expected.

Dinner With Dames: Dinner #6, With David Boxerbaum (Recap)
Dinner With Dames: Dinner #6, With David Boxerbaum (Recap)

Cinefemme gathered another group of inspiring female filmmakers, writers and content creators for the sixth iteration of Dinner With Dames, to dine with David Boxerbaum, agent at Paradigm Agency, and casually discuss the issues women face in the film industry.