Sex and the City the movie: Having your (wedding) cake and eating it

The Sex and the City movie makes for a disappointing postscript to the more subversive TV series, argues Catherine Redfern

Published: 5 June 2008 | Written by Catherine Redfern

Haunted?

El Orfanato is a rare example of the 'horror' genre with a strong female lead. Or is it? Lindsey M Sheehan has more

Published: 5 June 2008 | Written by Lindsey M Sheehan

Lust, Caution

Only a cog in the wheel? Joanna Tocher reviews a thought-provoking film about one woman's role in the Chinese resistance

Published: 9 February 2008 | Written by Joanna Tocher

Is Tarantino really feminist?

Tarantino's latest film, Death Proof, is exploitative not empowering, argues Emma Wood

Published: 10 November 2007 | Written by Emma Wood

Perfume: the Story of a Murderer

The film adaptation of Patrick Süskind's novel Perfume is a stunning indictment of society's attitude towards women, argues Leanne Bibby

Published: 31 October 2007 | Written by Leanne Bibby

300 Spartans and one strong broad

Sword-and-sandles epic 300 is a bit Spartan when it comes to dishing out historical accuracy, but Rosamund Urwin finds plenty to admire in this latest adaptation of a Frank Miller graphic novel

Published: 2 May 2007 | Written by Rosamund Urwin

The Pursuit of Happyness

Will Smith's latest film has gained him plaudits and nominations for his role as a single parent. But Dwysan Edwards says we shouldn't forget that thousands of mothers go through the same experiences every day.

Published: 1 February 2007 | Written by Dwysan Edwards

X-Men: The Last Stand

Shelley Rees argues that the final film in the X-Men trilogy is a galling disappointment, involving a systematic disempowerment of all the strong female characters.

Published: 13 August 2006 | Written by Shelley Rees

Munich

Maria Seijo-Richart examines how Steven Spielberg's Munich repeats trends first identified by feminists in the 1970s; that sexually active female characters who deviate from traditional female roles must be punished.

Published: 29 May 2006 | Written by Maria Seijo-Richart

North Country

Jess McCabe reviews North Country, a film with a feminist plotline based on a true story about a woman who brings sexual harassment charges against her workplace; the first of its kind in the U.S.

Published: 3 March 2006 | Written by Jess McCabe

The Descent

An all female cast of adventurers take on the traditionally male role of explorer, with terrifying consequences. Jess McCabe weighs up the pros and cons of this unusual horror film.

Published: 5 November 2005 | Written by Jess McCabe

Sin City

Why did Laura Woodhouse walk out half an hour before the end of this film? As she explains, this so-called "coolest film of the year" brings comic characters to life, but ironically leaves the female characters one-dimensional.

Published: 18 June 2005 | Written by Laura Woodhouse

Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason

A bottom the size of two bowling balls? Yeah, right. Rachel Bell argues that the casting of Renee Zellweger undermines the premise of the Bridget Jones character.

Published: 15 January 2005 | Written by Rachel Bell

The Incredibles

What messages and assumptions underly this animated movie? Ms Razorblade analyses the "family values", the conformity, the female characters and the incredibly cliched stereotypes. (Yeah, we know it's a cartoon. And?)

Published: 11 January 2005 | Written by Ms Razorblade

King Arthur

Ellery looks at the summer blockbuster King Arthur.

Published: 5 November 2004 | Written by Ellery

Troy

How does this gung-ho Hollywood film tackle questions of war, feminity and masculinity? Cazz Blase reports. Directed by Wolfgang Peterson (2004).

Published: 20 July 2004 | Written by Cazz Blase

The Stepford Wives

The re-make of The Stepford Wives is less feminist than the original, and misses an opportunity to make an interesting statement about contemporary gender relations, says Natasha Forrest. Directed by Frank Oz (2004).

Published: 20 July 2004 | Written by Natasha Forrest

Osama (review 1)

Barmak's loosely fact-based story of a family of women forced to invert the Taliban's strict gender order is a stark reminder that some feminists are more equal than others. Tamlyn Monson reviews Osama.

Published: 16 March 2004 | Written by Tamlyn Monson

Osama (review 2)

Barmak's loosely fact-based story of a family of women forced to invert the Taliban's strict gender order is a stark reminder that some feminists are more equal than others. Laura Wirtz offers her view on Osama.

Published: 16 March 2004 | Written by Laura Wirtz

Kill Bill

Tarantino describes Kill Bill as a "feminist statement" which is "all about girl power". But is it really? Aideen Johnston comments.

Published: 19 November 2003 | Written by Aideen Johnston

Holy Trinity - female characters in The Matrix: Reloaded

Anna Sandfield examines how The Matrix: Reloaded presents its female characters.

Published: 16 June 2003 | Written by Anna Sandfield

Lilya 4-Ever

Lindsay and Francesca Levy discuss the harrowing Lilya-4-Ever, directed by Lukas Moodysson.

Published: 16 June 2003 | Written by Lindsay and Francesca Levy

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar

Katherine Lubar finds fault with this drag-queen comedy.

Published: 16 June 2003 | Written by Katherine Lubar

The Hours

Anna Fioravanti isn't sure that 'The Hours' deserves to be considered one of the best films of the year.

Published: 16 April 2003 | Written by Anna Fioravanti

Grease

Grease is still the word, says Lorraine Smith

Published: 16 April 2003 | Written by Lorraine Smith

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Hiiy- Ya! Chinese Protofeminism kicks Ass, says Janet Evans

Published: 16 October 2001 | Written by Janet Evans