December 2019

Don’t miss the most badass female-fronted film festivals

To celebrate the historic Taormina Film Fest's female-led jury, we’re looking at the other top female-fronted film festivals.

by: Daisy Webb

Craft

Budding film writer? Check out the Film Daily guide to writing an article

So you wanna be a film writer – good for you! Be sure to follow this structure so that you can nail your articles every time.

by: Daisy Webb

Reviews

Why ‘Ad Astra’ is an intergalactic disappointment

'Ad Astra' wears its message on its sleeve: we're supposed to think about what we’re teaching boys about emotions. A better script might have met that goal.

by: Bethany Wade

Our Obsessions

The ultimate travel guide to the ‘Rick and Morty’ multiverse

If you ever find yourself aboard the Space Cruiser, you might just benefit from our handy little travel guide to the 'Rick and Morty' multiverse.

by: Daisy Webb

Our Obsessions / Reviews

‘Big Little Lies’ it ain’t: Here’s why ‘Sharp Objects’ is a dull blade

'Sharp Objects' is riddled with overdone tropes and poor characterization with a meandering tired-ass mystery at the heart of it.

by: Amy Roberts

Lifestyle / News / Our Obsessions

‘Nappily Ever After’: Women of color and their hair

Based on the novel of same name by Trisha R. Thomas, Haifaa Al-Mansour's 'Nappily Ever After' stars Sanaa Lathan as advertising executive Violet Jones.

by: Daisy Webb

Craft / Our Obsessions

Who needs a marketing strategy, anyway?

Studios spend millions on marketing strategy for big releases, but there’s nothing like free media coverage to launch a movie into the public spotlight.