I really love this goal I made for myself this past year of watching 40 movies with female leads. It was really a treat. I also realized how truly rare it was to have women lead in movies– even until recently. There is SO MUCH work to do in this field it’s astounding- but, at the same time- we have also come so very far! I would say, TV series now are doing much better at casting women leads, and it makes me wonder if there is more of a strong hold on cinema due to whoever runs/funds movies and the cash that is necessary. It is so imperative that as women we are represented as we are on the screen as we are in real life and not merely objects for the beholder. May we continue to write women with the complexity and bravery they deserve!
- 22. Frida (2002)
- 23. Yours Mine & Ours (1968)
- 24. Bend it Like Bekham (2003)
- 25. The Wedding Date (2005)
- 26. Steel Magnolias (1989)
- 27. Fargo (1996)
- 28. You People (2023)
- 29. Something’s Gotta Give (2003)
- 30. Molly’s Game (2017)
- 31. Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)
- 32. Joy (2015)
- 33. Bad Sisters (2022 season 1)
- 34. The Kids All Alright (2010)
- 35. 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
- 36. Interstellar (2014)
- 37. Still Alice (2014)
- 38. Lady Bird (2017)
- 39. Barbie (2024)
- 40. Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon (2000)