The Women

On Friday, Picturehouse Studios released The Women, a remake of the 1939 film of the same name which starred Joan Crawford. The modern version brings together some of Hollywood’s most talented actresses. The film has been in development for more than 15 years, mainly because there wasn't a lot of support for a female oriented film. There was little faith that such a film could succeed. It took a lot of patience, bravado, and perseverance to get the film made and distributed. I wonder if it'll prove worth it though.

I think it is vital women set out to see this film. In order for more movies like this to be made, women have to support support support! Look how successful the movie Sex and the City was. And how about Mamma Mia!? We've got to believe if they make it, women will go.

I recently asked a bunch of my female friends/family members if they were anticipating the release of this film. Unfortunately, not many of them had even heard of the movie. Others were going to wait until its DVD release. Both sad situations because this only proves what studio execs already claim...namely, women cannot control the movie screen. To them, there has to be a man present. A film about women and made for women won't succeed if women stay home or go out to accompany the men who see the action flicks that dominate box office numbers.

If you are a woman, when was the last time you went out in support of something feminine? (And I'm not just talking about tampons and pads here.)

On Sunday, when the weekend box office numbers are released, let's see where The Women will be.

Click this for the trailer.