MoonlightandRoses
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While there are many more movies with the main character or characters being male as compared to movies with the main character or characters being female, there are still a large number of good films featuring a female or many female characters. I have already written about a number of such films from the past and here I have listed a number from more recent times.
Girl on the Train (2016) is a dramatic mystery starring Emily Blunt as Rachel, Haley Bennett as Megan and Rebecca Ferguson as Anna. It is a suspenseful story where the truth is slowly revealed. It is from a novel by Paula Hawkins and the screenplay is by Erin Cressida Wilson.
Brooklyn (2015) is another drama, which in this case stars Saoirse Ronan as Ellis. In watching this movie I remember being struck by how many female characters were in it. I enjoyed this film. It was nominated for best picture and Saorise Ronan was nominated for best leading actress in 2016. I was surprised to learn that the story is from a novel written by a man – Colm Toibin.
Suffragettes (2015) a historical drama, dealing with the Women’s Rights Movement in England during the early 20th Century. This is a quote from the movie. It is from a letter written by Maud Watts, played by actress Carey Mulligan: “Dear Inspector Steed. I thought about your offer, and I have to say no. You see, I am a suffragette after all. You told me no one listens to girls like me. Well I can't have that anymore. All my life, I've been respectful, done what men told me. I know better now. I'm worth no more, no less than you. Mrs. Pankhurst said, 'If it's right for men to fight for their freedom, then it's right for women to fight for theirs.' If the law says I can't see my son, I will fight to change that law. We're both foot soldiers, in our own way. Both fighting for our cause. I won't betray mine. Will you betray yours? If you thought I would, you were wrong about me. Yours sincerely, Maud Watts.” The story was written by Abi Morgan and directed by Sarah Gavron.
Hello, My Name is Doris (2015) is a Romantic Comedy with some dramatic moments in it. It stars Sally Field as Doris (see here https://cfmedia.deadline.com/2016/03/hellomynameisdoris.jpg) and was based on a short film “Doris & the Intern” by Laura Terruso who also co-wrote the screen play for the longer movie. Also in the movie is Tyne Daly playing Roz. This film is a hidden gem and I enjoyed it a lot, but I suspect that not many people heard of it.
Two films nominated for best picture at the upcoming Academy Awards. One is Hidden Figures (2016) starring Taraji P. Henson as Katherine G. Johnson, Octavia Spencer as Dorothy Vaughan (also up for an Oscar this year) and Janelle Monae as Mary Jackson. This film is a historical drama dealing with three women who had to contend with both sexism and racism. I enjoyed it. Second is Arrival (2016) nominated for eight Oscars and starring Amy Adams as Louise Banks. This is the only film listed that I have not seen yet, but as Amy Adams is one of my favorite actors I plan to see it.
Moonlight and Roses,
Girl on the Train (2016) is a dramatic mystery starring Emily Blunt as Rachel, Haley Bennett as Megan and Rebecca Ferguson as Anna. It is a suspenseful story where the truth is slowly revealed. It is from a novel by Paula Hawkins and the screenplay is by Erin Cressida Wilson.
Brooklyn (2015) is another drama, which in this case stars Saoirse Ronan as Ellis. In watching this movie I remember being struck by how many female characters were in it. I enjoyed this film. It was nominated for best picture and Saorise Ronan was nominated for best leading actress in 2016. I was surprised to learn that the story is from a novel written by a man – Colm Toibin.
Suffragettes (2015) a historical drama, dealing with the Women’s Rights Movement in England during the early 20th Century. This is a quote from the movie. It is from a letter written by Maud Watts, played by actress Carey Mulligan: “Dear Inspector Steed. I thought about your offer, and I have to say no. You see, I am a suffragette after all. You told me no one listens to girls like me. Well I can't have that anymore. All my life, I've been respectful, done what men told me. I know better now. I'm worth no more, no less than you. Mrs. Pankhurst said, 'If it's right for men to fight for their freedom, then it's right for women to fight for theirs.' If the law says I can't see my son, I will fight to change that law. We're both foot soldiers, in our own way. Both fighting for our cause. I won't betray mine. Will you betray yours? If you thought I would, you were wrong about me. Yours sincerely, Maud Watts.” The story was written by Abi Morgan and directed by Sarah Gavron.
Hello, My Name is Doris (2015) is a Romantic Comedy with some dramatic moments in it. It stars Sally Field as Doris (see here https://cfmedia.deadline.com/2016/03/hellomynameisdoris.jpg) and was based on a short film “Doris & the Intern” by Laura Terruso who also co-wrote the screen play for the longer movie. Also in the movie is Tyne Daly playing Roz. This film is a hidden gem and I enjoyed it a lot, but I suspect that not many people heard of it.
Two films nominated for best picture at the upcoming Academy Awards. One is Hidden Figures (2016) starring Taraji P. Henson as Katherine G. Johnson, Octavia Spencer as Dorothy Vaughan (also up for an Oscar this year) and Janelle Monae as Mary Jackson. This film is a historical drama dealing with three women who had to contend with both sexism and racism. I enjoyed it. Second is Arrival (2016) nominated for eight Oscars and starring Amy Adams as Louise Banks. This is the only film listed that I have not seen yet, but as Amy Adams is one of my favorite actors I plan to see it.
Moonlight and Roses,