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This whole thing started with a mission: support female led films on opening weekend whenever possible.* If you want to read more about why, you can read that post here.
Now that the Oscars are over, we are about to hit a real serious slump in the quality of movie offerings in our local cinemas. But fear not, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 is coming back to remind us just how funny family comedies can be. I’m not even kidding. I’m super stoked for this movie. Really. Seriously.
MARCH 4th:
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (Starring Tina Fey)
When reporter Kim Barker’s life needs something more, she decides to ‘shake it all up’ by taking an assignment in a war zone. There, in the midst of chaos, she finds the strength she never knew she had. Sometimes it takes saying 'WTF’ to find the life you were always destined to have.
They Will Have to Kill Us First (Directed by Johanna Schwartz)
Musicians unite to organize a concert in Timbuktu, Mali, after Islamic extremists ban all forms of music in the country.
MARCH 11th:
Hello, My Name is Doris (Written by Laura Terruso and Starring Sally Field)
With help from her best friend’s (Tyne Daly) granddaughter (Isabella Acres), a smitten woman (Sally Field) concocts schemes to get the attention of a younger co-worker (Max Greenfield) in her office.
About Scout (Directed by Laurie Weltz and introducing India Ennenga)
A rebellious Goth girl embarks on a road trip across Texas with a suicidal young man in an effort to find her little sister.
Lolo (Directed by Julie Deply)
A workaholic in the fashion industry surprises herself by falling for a computer geek.
MARCH 18th:
Sweet Bean (Directed by Naomi Kawase)
Sentaro runs a small bakery that serves dorayakis—pastries filled with sweet red bean paste. When an old lady, Tokue, offers to help in the kitchen, he reluctantly accepts.
MARCH 25th:
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (Written by and Starring Nia Vardalos)
The Portokalos family gathers for a massive wedding after Toula’s (Nia Vardalos) parents learn that they were never legally married.
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One additional note before I go: I am not able to tell you if these movies are objectively good or feminist friendly, as I have not seen all of them. The point of this list is to give you a place to start. The truth is that we don’t have a lot to choose from, but part of the battle is giving you the information. Information is power. However, shared knowledge is also key. So if you see one of these films or have seen an early screening, please let us know if you recommend it or not in the comments.
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