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Rachel Gordon

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A New, Unfortunate Spin on Female Sexuality

Penetrating feminine myths is Streitford's look at exploration through the eyes of an Everywoman

Struggling Adolescent Entertainment

Catherine Breillat creates a stunning portrait of adolescent difficulty.

Making Your Own Rules

A (unfortunately difficult to write) review of Agnes Varda's portrayal of the outsider.

The Everyman in a Time of War

Lina Wertmuller teams up with Giancarlo Giannini in a provocative commentary on war-time living.

Disturbingly Admirable Propaganda

Closing out German filmmaker month, Leni Riefenstahl's much debated documentary of the Nazi Party Rally

German feminism

Margarethe Von Trotta's portrait of feminism through opposing modes of action

Holofcener Walks and Talks

Review of Lisa Holofcener's Walking and Talking, a simple jewel for its genre

A Feminine Movie With Balls

Review of Lisa Cholodenko's brilliant High Art.

A Forerunner For Women

Review of the debut film by the first woman of color to direct a film for Hollywood

80's High School Perfection

Amy Heckerling's tribute to the high school experience, based on the book by Cameron Crowe.

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