Alliance of Women Film Journalists

Katie Aselton and Daveed Diggs craft a poignant and powerful romantic drama in #MagicHour, a two-hander that tackles grief head-on. See more about why we chose it as our Movie of the Week here. awfj.org/blog/2026/05/1…

Happy birthday, #SofiaCoppola! The director, who won an Oscar for writing 2003's #LostinTranslation, is also known for #TheVirginSuicides, #MarieAntoinette, #Somewhere, #TheBlingRing, #TheBeguiled, #Priscilla, and #MarcbySofa. What's your favorite film of hers?

Happy birthday, #CateBlanchett! The two-time Oscar-winner (#TheAviator, #BlueJasmine) has beguiled us since the 1990s, with bold and immersive performances in #Elizabeth, #CharlotteGray, #ImNotThere, #NotesonaScandal, #Carol, and #Tar. What's your favorite role of hers?

While we check out the #Cannes2026 new releases, we're remembering 1975, when the #CannesFilmFestival saw the debut of Chantal Akerman's acclaimed feminist film #JeanneDielman. A 2022 Sight and Sound magazine critics' poll named it the greatest film of all time.

#Cannes2026 celebrated women in film in Africa and India this week, where networking and partnerships has boosted women's access in all aspects of creating work for theaters and television. @dcarson_critic has more. awfj.org/blog/2026/05/1…

#Obsession is #CurryBarker’s new modern horror creepfest that both impressed and depressed @TeejFlix1. She says it’s grisly and creative, but is so disturbing she needed a bucket of buttered popcorn stat. Read more here: awfj.org/blog/2026/05/1…

AWFJ member @EmmaTheDame wraps Toronto's annual Hot Docs film fest, saying it was a particularly strong year. She highlights the best of the fest, and shares the award winners. Read all about it here: awfj.org/blog/2026/05/0…

This week! writer/director Amalie Atkins's doc on 90 year old trad farmer Agatha Bock #AgathasAlmanac writer/director Aleshea Harris's revenge quest #IsGodIs director & co-screenwriter Katie Aselton's relationship drama #MagicHour More: awfj.org/blog/2026/05/1…

All the blood, guts & mayhem you'd expect in @MKMovie is present in @warnerbros #MortalKombatII, wherein the earthrealm is threatened! From #SimonMcQuoid: plenty of good vs. evil, with unlikely heroes & the evil villain Kahn. Wild! @valeriekalfrin reviews: awfj.org/blog/2026/05/0…

Director/star #KatieAselton co-writes (w/ Mark Duplass) a stunning #GreenwichEntertainment tale of grief and the search for healing in #MagicHour - @AWFJ #MovieOfTheWeek. Couple tries to rebuild after profound personal loss. With Daveed Diggs. Reviews: awfj.org/blog/2026/05/1…

Three stories from different eras told with grace, elegance, and quiet patience unfurl in #SilentFriend, featuring a university's ginkgo tree and the people whose spirits are touched by connection to the natural world. More from our Movie of the Week team. awfj.org/blog/2026/05/0…

The family-friendly whodunit #TheSheepDetectives is "a shear delight," says @valeriekalfrin, as this "clever yarn about sheep who nose into their shepherd’s death becomes a surprisingly tender meditation on grief." More here. awfj.org/blog/2026/05/0…

Congratulations, #AnnMargret! The stage and screen icon will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards this month, recognizing her dance and choreographic excellence on Broadway, Off-Broadway and in film. @BAMOK has more. awfj.org/blog/2026/04/2…

Toronto’s annual #HotDocs International Documentary Film Festival featured a diverse and engaging lineup from up-and-coming and established filmmakers. @EmmaTheDame has more. awfj.org/blog/2026/05/0…

We're celebrating #AnnaMayWong, the first Chinese American Hollywood star to gain international recognition during an era of extreme racism and systemic exclusion. Her nuance and artistry deserve to be remembered, says @womenrockfilm. awfj.org/blog/2026/05/0…

With the undeniable theatrical success of #Michael – grossing more than $400 million worldwide – it’s obvious that moviegoers prefer the fantasy of Michael Jackson as opposed to the reality, says @susangranger. Find out her take here: awfj.org/blog/2026/05/0…

Miranda and Andy have brought style back in the sequel we didn’t know we needed, #TheDevilWearsPrada2PH. @shalitaevd says while the emotional depth isn’t still there a great effort was put in to satisfy fans. Read her full review: awfj.org/blog/2026/04/2…

The @AWFJ May Spotlight is on the incomparable #AnnaMayWong. The trailblazing actress/activist carved out a path for Asian performers in an era of extreme racism. She’s simply fascinating so read more here from @womenrockfilm: awfj.org/blog/2026/05/0…

Stage and screen icon #AnnMargaret is receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s #ChitaRiveraAwards promoting dance excellence on Broadway. @BAMOK spotlights the award winning versatile star in This Week In Women : awfj.org/blog/2026/04/2… #TWIW

Celebrating the birthday today of pioneering composer #DeliaDerbyshire, famous for the electronic arrangement of the theme for #DoctorWho. Hailed as ""the unsung heroine of British electronic music"