Essential Female Films: Kiwi Smith on DESPERATELY SEEKING SUSAN, AFTERNOON DELIGHT, and MISTRESS AMERICA

Essential Female Films: Colleen McGuinness on A NEW LEAF and GIRLFRIENDS

Essential Female Films: Dylan Meyer on LEGALLY BLONDE

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Essential Female Films: Kiwi Smith on VALLEY GIRL, JUST ONE OF THE GUYS, GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN, MODERN GIRLS, and CASUAL SEX?

Essential Female Films: Ari Graynor on BABY BOOM, BIG BUSINESS, and WORKING GIRL.

Essential Female Films: Shannon Woodward on FISH TANK and Victoria Strouse on MILDRED PIERCE

Essential Female Films: Jac Schaeffer on LAUREL CANYON and POINT BREAK

Essential Female Films: Jessica Bendinger on STICK IT

Essential Female Films: Kim Barrante on YOU’VE GOT MAIL

Essential Female Films: Julia Hart on AN UNMARRIED WOMAN