The gal-pals start Funny Gals month with one of the greatest comedians of the silent era, Mabel Normand. Debbi tells the tale of how Mabel went from Gibson Girl, to directing Charlie Chaplin, to being around to multiple murders! YouTube Version This week's episode on YouTube has live video and it's a different edit than … Continue reading Mabel Normand
Load up your watch list! Our filmmaker guide, Dr. Leah Leach, has combed through streaming sites to gather for you a wonderful list of documentaries about fascinating women. Think of it as a resource for social distancing plus celebrating women's history month. These are the films available as of March 16, 2020. Let us know … Continue reading Women’s History Documentaries To Watch Streaming Right Now
The Blackmagic Collective in Los Angeles presents the BMC Film Fest where filmmakers can make 5-minute or 60-second films inspired by a charity's theme. Amazing prizes include: URSA Mini Pro G2 kit, Sigma Lens kit, DaVinci Resolve Micro Panel, Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K, and more prizes are being added … Continue reading A Film Festival That Celebrates Your Talent As Well As Honors Meaningful Causes – BMC Film Fest
Kate's Take is back! Recorded LIVE at Starbase Indy Kate Chaplin is joined by Joshua Leach to talk about the universal messages and lessons in the Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan. They discuss how the movie deals with themes of old age, revenge, and the Kobayashi Maru. (Originally aired December 2016). This is the … Continue reading Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan – Kate’s Take Podcast
Leah closes out movie month talking about her unexpected role model and weird connection to Carrie Fisher. Hilarious stories about Star Wars, Paul Simon, Debbie Reynolds, and acid-tripping with Cary Grant. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll learn why you can’t wear underwear in space. YouTube Version https://youtu.be/4G4RosepJrI Show Notes & Extras Gal Pals this month … Continue reading Carrie Fisher
Denise talks about Dame Helen Mirren as leads a fantastic conversation on ageism in Hollywood. Why is it that male actors over 40 get 80% of the leading roles? Why is it that actresses have their resume tossed aside if it reads over 40? We're answering the world's problems but we're also not sure if … Continue reading Helen Mirren (& Ageism in Hollywood)
News and updates from the Gal’s Guide Library and Research Center for September 18, 2019. Brought to you by popcorn. YouTube Version https://youtu.be/ijr571H0o7I Show Notes & Extras: The fourth edition of the Gal’s Guide NEWS Brought to you by popcorn Great article by Tori Avery Popcorn: A Pop History Library NEWS We hit our 1,000 … Continue reading Gal’s Guide NEWS for September 18, 2019 (Brought to you by Popcorn)
Katie rebels and brings research, statistics, and insight to start a lively discussion on how helpful or harmful romantic comedies are for real relationships. The gal-pals also travel back in time and ask the existential question, "Is a hot dog a sandwich?" YouTube Version https://youtu.be/QHjznd7sAKo Show Notes & Extras: Gal Pals this month are Dr. … Continue reading Are Romantic Comedies Bad For Women?
We're Back! Birthday girl, Bonnie starts off movie month with Kathleen Shannon a Canadian film director and producer who founded Studio D. Government funded this film studio was dedicated to women filmmakers, a first in the world. Fellow gal-pals, Leah Leach, Katie Harris, and Denise Jaeckel also start voting for syphilis again. Anything can happen … Continue reading Kathleen Shannon
Whether you are interested in women in front of the camera or the women commanding the camera, we've got some books to recommend for you! Let us know your favorite books about women in movies in the comments! What They Don’t Teach You at Film School by Camille Landau and Tiara White Penny Marshall: An … Continue reading Gal’s Guide Recommended Reads about Women in Movies
