The Journal is BGFC’s online film publication, featuring conversations with talent, festival guides, cultural analysis, film lists and everything in between.
The female directors using film as resistance in Mexico
In a country where ten women and girls are killed every day, Mexican female filmmakers like Tatiana Huezo and Fernanda Valadez are responding with powerful cinema.
Drive Away Dolls, Bottoms and the dawn of the chaotic lesbian comedy era
The lesbian film genre is nothing new. But the dawn of a characteristically messy, sexually-charged, comedic and violently chaotic sub-genre is turning the canon on its head.
The rise and rise of Hollywood IT girl Rachel Sennott
From Shiva Baby to starring in a music video for Charli xcx, this is how Rachel Sennott became the girl of the moment.
The roles we play in love: On the “Before” Trilogy
A retrospective on Richard Linklater’s “Before” trilogy.
Celebrating Female Friendship: Exploring the Best Tropes of Sisterhood on Screen
An exploration of the sisterhood tropes that audiences can’t resist, from Set it Off to Pitch Perfect.
Lana Del Rey: Queen of the Soundtrack
As the critically acclaimed musician becomes the latest to appear on Apple TV+’s The New Look soundtrack, we take a look back at her best songs recorded for visual media.
Every Generation Has Its Own Little Women
A reflection on the retellings of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel.