On Crasstalk’s Day of Women Things, let’s take a moment to highlight some films that showcase strong female characters.
1. All About Eve
Jealousy. Ambition. Sometimes you have to stab a few backs on your way to the top.
2. The Color Purple
This one isn’t what you’d call a lighthearted film. Keep watching. It gets better.
3. Gone With the Wind
The story of one of the most headstrong women in fiction told against the backdrop of the Civil War.
4. Thelma and Louise
When the system screws you over, screw the system.
5. His Girl Friday
She’ll do anything to get the scoop she’s looking for; even put up with him.
6. Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?
Two grande dames go head to head in a psychological thriller that will leave you quaking in your boots.
7. Kill Bill Vol.1
Kicking ass and taking names.
8. The Silence of the Lambs
Hannibal Lector is no match for Clarice Starling.
9. A League of Their Own
Who says women can’t play baseball?
10. 9 to 5
A film about shoving it to the big boss man as only a woman could.
Did we miss any? Please drop them in the comments!
