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Violet Mulligan (Hailee Steinfeld) in Begin Again. She wears a leopard print tank top and a shell necklace, with her hair in a side braid. She is sitting at a table looking at a man whose face is not visible in the frame.

Roles in Retrospect #5 – Hailee Steinfeld and ‘Begin Again’ (2013)

By: Hayley Paskevich 30th Apr 202229th Apr 2022

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In this month’s Roles in Retrospect, we take a look at how Hailee Steinfeld charmed audiences as an angsty and musically talented teen for the first time in 2013’s ‘Begin Again’.

A still of Maxine Peake as Elen in the film 'Gwen' wearing a cloak in a barren landscape next to a still of Kirsten Dunst as Julie in 'Melancholia,' wearing a wedding dress and a neutral expression while clutching a bouquet of flowers.

Roles in Retrospect #4: IWD 2022 – Maxine Peake and ‘Gwen’ (2018) and Kirsten Dunst and ‘Melancholia’ (2011)

By: Hayley Paskevich 8th Mar 20228th Mar 2022

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In this special International Women’s Day edition of Roles in Retrospect, two of our staff writers reflect on the actresses’ past performances that are memorable to them.

Five girls in a grassy field, with a sixth girl only visible from her legs and colourful attire. They wear summer-appropriate outfits like dresses, tank tops, and shorts. Some of them are sitting and looking down, while the third girl is laying down. The second girl on the left has her left eye covered with a piece of gauze wrapped around her head.

INTERVIEW: Avalon Fast Talks Her Buzzworthy Debut ‘Honeycomb’ (2022)

By: Hayley Paskevich 2nd Mar 20223rd Mar 2022

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Our editor-in-chief Hayley Paskevich talks to young filmmaker Avalon Fast about everything from the many different hats she wore during production, to bees and girl cults.

Noni (Mbatha-Raw) wears sunglasses while people take photos of her.

Roles in Retrospect #3 – Gugu Mbatha-Raw and ‘Beyond the Lights’ (2014)

By: Hayley Paskevich 16th Feb 202216th Feb 2022

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This month, we’re looking at Gugu Mbatha-Raw’s star turn in 2014’s ‘Beyond the Lights’ and how it reflects February’s theme of “revolution”.

Sophie (Davenport) walks down a dark and empty hallway inside a house, illuminated by the light on her cellphone.

REVIEW: ‘See For Me’ (2021) is a Surprising and Tense Thriller

By: Hayley Paskevich 11th Feb 202211th Feb 2022

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“‘See For Me’ is a unique thriller that’s worth checking out, with exciting twists and turns as well as authentic disabled representation at its forefront.”

Saraya (Florence Pugh) stands in a wrestling ring and holds up a microphone while speaking into it. She has jet black hair and wears a black t-shirt.

Roles in Retrospect #2 – Florence Pugh and ‘Fighting with My Family’ (2019)

By: Hayley Paskevich 9th Jan 20229th Jan 2022

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“In the hands of a less capable actress, Saraya could have easily become a one-dimensional stereotype. However, Pugh’s portrayal of the young up-and-coming wrestler makes her feel truly human.”

A young girl with brunette hair (McKenzie) wearing a green patterned beanie and green jacket. She is standing in front of a wooded area.

Roles in Retrospect #1 – Thomasin McKenzie and ‘Leave No Trace’ (2018)

By: Hayley Paskevich 9th Dec 20219th Dec 2021

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In our first edition of ‘Roles In Retrospect,’ we focus on talented young New Zealand actress Thomasin McKenzie and her performance in 2018’s ‘Leave No Trace’.

A woman with brunette hair singing and playing the piano. She is seen from the side, wearing a blue dress with orange flowers. She has a makeshift studio setup in front of her, including a creatively fashioned mic.

INTERVIEW: ‘The Tape’ (2021) – Martha Tilston Makes Her Music Come Alive On Screen

By: Hayley Paskevich 29th Sep 202128th Sep 2021

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Our editor-in-chief, Hayley Paskevich, talked to singer-songwriter and filmmaker Martha Tilston about her feature film debut ‘The Tape’.

A young brunette Caucasian woman sits across the table at a restaurant from a Black man. She appears unimpressed, while his mouth is open. There is a table of food in front of them, as well as a brick wall with art and a window behind them with backwards writing visible. A man sits near the window.

2021 Women X Film Festival: Wrap-Up

By: Hayley Paskevich 13th Sep 202113th Sep 2021

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Our editor-in-chief, Hayley Paskevich, gives an overview of the various strands of shorts presented at this year’s Women X Film Festival and shares her thoughts on attending the event.

FANTASIA 2021 REVIEW: ‘Martyrs Lane’ (2021) is a Chilling Childhood Mystery

By: Hayley Paskevich 26th Aug 202126th Aug 2021

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For those seeking a gripping family drama with elements of fantasy and horror, ‘Martyrs Lane’ is worth taking a trip down.