Horror film “Sinners” scored 16 Oscar nods. Its cinematographer, Autumn Durald Arkapaw, was among them – and now, she’s an historic Oscar winner.
Women in Film
6 Celebrated Women Directors, as the (Male-Dominated) 2026 Oscars Approach
It’s been tough for women to break through Hollywood’s boys’ club. Chloé Zhao’s nod for “Hamnet” reminds us that women do stirring, award-worthy work, too.
Tributes Pour in for Diane Keaton, Hollywood Actress Who ‘Defined Womanhood’
The Oscar-winning actress’s death sparked an outpouring of tributes from co-stars and friends including Viola Davis, Jane Fonda and more.
Scarlett Johansson is Officially Hollywood’s Highest-Grossing Lead Actor
The “Jurassic” actress is now pulling in the biggest bucks at box offices worldwide.
16 Fantastic Films Featuring All-Women Ensemble Casts
A collection of smart, fun movies showcasing dynamic groups of women.
For the First Time, Women Got an Equal Number of Leading Film Roles in 2024
The USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative’s new report reveals that the protagonists of last year’s biggest movies were portrayed equally by women and men.
Karla Sofía Gascón Becomes the First Openly Trans Oscar Nominee
The star at the center of awards-season darling “Emilia Perez” received her nod in the Best Actress category.
It Only Took 96 Years: 3 Women-Directed Films Are Oscar Contenders
The 2024 Academy Awards nominations for “Best Picture” included a record number of films by women directors, but parity is still a long way off.
Lily Gladstone: Historic Golden Globes Win ‘Doesn’t Belong to Just Me’
The “Killers of the Flower Moon” star became the first Indigenous best-actress winner, in a night featuring several landmark wins.
Despite ‘Barbie,’ There’s Still Not Enough Women Directors
Don’t let one blockbuster fool you, researchers say. Little progress has been made when it comes to getting women behind the camera.
‘The Marvels’ Debut Was a Record-Breaker – But No One’s Happy
It was the biggest debut ever for a Black woman director. Compared to other Marvel superhero films, however, it flopped – and there may be ugly forces at play.
Director Michelle Danner on How Men and Women Respond Differently to Films
Her latest project, ‘Miranda’s Victim,’ starring Abigail Breslin is about sexual assault – and the female perspective.
‘Barbie’ Makes $155 Million in the U.S. its Opening Weekend, Smashing Records
This summer’s box-office hit is a woman-made, women-led feminist contemplation hidden within a pink, plastic Trojan horse. Its opening was the biggest ever for a woman director.
Showing at Cannes 2023: A Record-Breaking Number of Women Directors
The journey toward gender parity among women directors at the acclaimed film festival is a slow one. But this year brings some concrete signs of progress.
Michelle Yeoh Continues to Make Awards Show History
The star of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” just became the first Asian actress ever to win Best Actress in Film at the SAG Awards.