Women Special

It’s almost Mother’s Day again, which means most people will be shopping for classic mother’s day gifts: flowers, a fancy candle, or framed kid art ( always  a crowd-pleaser). While those are all great gifts (they’re classics for a reason), your mom deserves something extra special. If your mom is anything like mine, she is incredibly kind, deserving, and never asks for anything in return for all the hard work that it takes to just be a mom. She’s the family’s rock, comedic relief, and overall superhero; she deserves something that will make her feel thought of, pampered, and adored. That’s why this Gift Guide is full of unique picks, luxurious items, and indulgences she wants but would never buy herself. Whether it’s your own mom or another beloved mama in your life, we’ve got you covered. Shop on to find the perfect gift for every mom on your list this year.   Courant Wireless Charging Station currently 30% off! I’ve found the perfect gift for the mom who always ...

Chloe Fairweather is an award-winning director who specializes in observational documentary and the telling of complex true stories. The Welsh-born filmmaker started out in TV production over 10 years ago when she was selected for the BBC’s Production Training Scheme. From here she learned her craft assisting documentary directors such as award-winning filmmaker Olly Lambert.... from Women and Hollywood https://ift.tt/3u7keuJ

“Like most Black women, I would say that the women in my family are complicated,” says one of the characters featured in “In Our Mothers’ Gardens.” Set to premiere May 6 on Netflix, Shantrelle P. Lewis’ documentary celebrates Black women and Black families by exploring the complicated bonds between mothers and daughters. “She is who... from Women and Hollywood https://ift.tt/3vwuEEf

Caitlin Durlak is an award-winning Canadian filmmaker whose non-fiction work has spanned media such as web series, short film, feature film, and VR storytelling. Her short film “Persistence of Vision” premiered at the 2015 Images Festival. where it won prizes for best local film and best student film, and was also awarded Best Short Film... from Women and Hollywood https://ift.tt/3xwd5Gp

Awkwafina is set to save the world again. The Golden Globe-nominated actress is following up her role as a heroic warrior in Disney’s “Raya and the Last Dragon” by teaming up with Atsuko Hirayanagi to bring “The Last Adventures of Constance Verity” to the big screen. The “Crazy Rich Asians” breakout will star in the Independent... from Women and Hollywood https://ift.tt/333VE1S

Get ready to update your watchlist: there are tons of television projects by and about women to check out this month, including shows from Tina Fey, Wanda Sykes, and Ziwe Fumudoh, Kelly Oxford’s feature debut, and a reboot of “In Treatment” led by Uzo Aduba. Created by Meredith Scardino and exec produced by Fey, Peacock’s... from Women and Hollywood https://ift.tt/3nz8aja

“CODA” writer-director Siân Heder will follow up her history-making Sundance hit with a rom-com. She’s been tapped to direct “Impossible,” a feature based on the Sarah Lotz’s upcoming novel of the same name. Variety confirmed the news. Set for publication in 2022, “Impossible” follows Nick, “a ghostwriter who is a disappointment to himself and his... from Women and Hollywood https://ift.tt/3t7ogBY

One of the best things about personal style is that it can be ever-evolving. You can ebb and flow and try new things out, and at the end of the day, you still take whatever was on your body and start fresh again in the morning. It isn’t permanent, and it’s meant to be fun—which is why I tried an experiment of tackling Gen Z fashion head-on. For many of us, Gen-Z fashion is the antithesis of what we want to embody: bucket hats, teeny shirts, giant jeans. For anyone whose out of college, it can seem a little juvenile, but I stand by that not all of it is bad, and some of it is fun enough to take seriously .  Over the past couple of weeks, I committed myself to trying five Gen Z trends that were completely out of my comfort zone to see if the youths are getting this whole style thing right.    1. Chunky sneakers I am a sneaker girl through-and-through, but never did I think I’d subscribe to Gen-Z’s love of chunky, quite frankly, often hideous sneakers. But the more I ...