Despite progress in recent years, movie critics are still overwhelmingly male. Why Film Yap's newest critic, Julieanna Childs, thinks that's got to change.
Julieanna, A very well written piece. And you are right. In high schools, there are STEM programs that encourage female students to study science and math, maybe schools should start similar programs for those who wish to write arts criticism — movies, plays, book reviews, works of art, etc.
Julieanna thanks for bringing attention to yet another area of the film Industry where women are underrepresented. There is no question that women should be at the table. There is the need for perspective on how they are being portrayed, but most importantly to give a woman’s perspective of the overall piece. As we all know that can differ significantly from the men. I don’t in general rely on reviews, like many over the years I have seen so many enjoyable movies that were slammed by the critics. I tend to rely on my gal pals for feedback…so there you go that may answer the concern for many of us women.
I absolutely agree with this point of view. In order for the major production companies to make more money, wouldn’t they want their largest demographic involved in the critiques of their films?
Julieanna, A very well written piece. And you are right. In high schools, there are STEM programs that encourage female students to study science and math, maybe schools should start similar programs for those who wish to write arts criticism — movies, plays, book reviews, works of art, etc.
Julieanna thanks for bringing attention to yet another area of the film Industry where women are underrepresented. There is no question that women should be at the table. There is the need for perspective on how they are being portrayed, but most importantly to give a woman’s perspective of the overall piece. As we all know that can differ significantly from the men. I don’t in general rely on reviews, like many over the years I have seen so many enjoyable movies that were slammed by the critics. I tend to rely on my gal pals for feedback…so there you go that may answer the concern for many of us women.
I absolutely agree with this point of view. In order for the major production companies to make more money, wouldn’t they want their largest demographic involved in the critiques of their films?