Women have played significant roles in animated movies throughout their history.

In 2012, biopics – movies that dramatize the stories of real people – were released for Aretha Franklin (Respect) and Billie Holiday (The United States vs. Billie Holiday).

When we recently viewed the documentary Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided To Go For It, we were reminded that Rita Moreno is one of the few EGOT winners – someone who has won at least one each of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award.

On July 4th, we celebrated Independence Day and the ideals of the founders of the United States of America. For our newsletter this month, we decided to focus on the female filmmakers and stars of the movies that told us patriotic stories about events and people that strove to achieve those ideals – that all men and women are created … Read More

June has historically been the most popular month for weddings, in part because of its namesake. The goddess Juno was the protector of women in all aspects of life,  most especially in marriage and childbearing.

The Academy Awards were held on April 25 with fewer people and a smaller red carpet because of COVID restrictions, but nevertheless a salute to movies and the people who make them possible.

Movie remakes have been a part of movie history almost from the beginning of the industry. One such movie that we often talk about in our presentations is Ben Hur.

The Oscar nominations have been announced! After this most unusual pandemic year, we will find out the winners on April 25 at the 93rd Academy Awards ceremony.

During February 2021, Black History Month, we profile a potpourri of African-American women in the movie industry throughout its history.