Melissa gives a brief overview of the problematic men dominating the headlines and gives a preview of some TIFF titles directed by women.

Show Notes:

Problematic Men

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/woody-allen-venice-2023-very-lucky-my-whole-life-1235581412/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/spanish-actor-gabriel-guevara-arrested-at-venice-film-festival-on-sexual-assault-charge-1235581060/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/roman-polanski-woody-allen-protested-venice-film-festival-1235581112/

https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20230905-venice-film-festival-the-controversial-directors-stirring-debate

Ava Duvernay

https://variety.com/2023/film/global/ava-duvernay-origin-venice-premiere-1235697692/

Barbie

https://variety.com/2023/film/box-office/barbie-highest-grossing-worldwide-movie-year-1235705510/

Liz Garbus

https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/gilgo-beach-serial-killer-netflix-docuseries-liz-garbus-1235708499/

Taylor Swift

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/taylor-swift-eras-tour-amc-big-screen-release-1235578794/