i know i have sort of a narrow list, but these are all movies that i have and will continue to watch(ed) many times ! they’re great!
Nov 11, 2024
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ok so this isn’t the most diverse list in terms of time period or filmmaker, but i’ve rewatched all of these at least 3 times (20th century women, 10+ times) and i think the four of them together say something about who i am as a person. all 4 are really good movies!!
Jul 25, 2024
it’s a recommendation from a film school best friend, and I feel like this film not only dissects womanhood, but also shows how a gay boy like me, being surrounded by women, felt so comfortable and warm :)
Apr 11, 2025
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Horror/thriller:
Jennifer’s Body (2009)
Promising Young Woman (2020)
Shirley (2020)
The Love Witch (2016)
Shiva Baby
Bottoms (2023)
The Beguiled (2017)
Fresh (2022)
The Power of the Dog (2021)
We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)
Censor (2021)
The Substance (2024)
The Lost Daughter (2021)
Raw (2016)
Saltburn (2023)
Another Earth (2011)
Comedy/feel good:
Waitress (2007)
Birds of Prey (2020)
Austen land (2013)
Bend it Like Beckham (2002)
Good luck to you, Leo Grande (2022)
Marie Antoinette (2006)
Little Women (2019)
Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
drama/Slice of life/emotional:
The Kindergarten Teacher (2018)
Pariah (2011)
Nomadland (2020)
Sometimes I Think About Dying (2023)
Rocks (2019)
Lost in Translation (2003)
American Honey (2016)
Babyteeth (2019)
Can you Ever Forgive me (2018)
Emily (2022)
Crime/court/political drama:
Zola (2020)
Queen and Slim (2019)
Anatomy of a Fall (2023)
Selma (2014)
Hustlers (2019)
One Night in Miami (2020)
Romance/love story (mostly lesbian):
Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)
Tell it To the Bees (2018)
My Days of Mercy (2017)
Vita and Virginia (2018)
Emma (2020)
Here’s a list of some of my favourite films directed by women (all rated 4 stars or above by me!). I’ve attempted to losely group them into genres which was impossible and I’ve done badly, but hopefully it will make it possible to sort of choose a vibe you might want.
Nov 3, 2024
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ok so not my favorite but have been loving this ever since learning Yorgos Lanthimos apparently was inspired by this painting when coming up with bella baxter’s lewk for Poor Things — i love it !
Feb 3, 2024
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it’s so fun it’s like a scavenger hunt to find good music that fits the vibe of each story !!
Feb 3, 2024
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ok so this isn’t the most diverse list in terms of time period or filmmaker, but i’ve rewatched all of these at least 3 times (20th century women, 10+ times) and i think the four of them together say something about who i am as a person. all 4 are really good movies!!
Jul 25, 2024