Women in Film, an organization that honors people who advance female involvement in filmmaking, hosted their annual Crystal + Lucy Awards on Tuesday night in Beverly Hills. Among the winners were Ginnifer Goodwin, who won the MaxMara "Face of the Future" award; Salma Hayek who took home the Lucy Award for her work as the producer of Ugly Betty; and Diane English with the ensemble cast of The Women, who won the Crystal Award.

Annette Benning and Meg Ryan

Of the women surrounding her (other attendees include Cameron Diaz and Eva Mendes) at the awards ceremony, Goodwin told the press, "To be in their company is confusing for me. I'm so humbled."

I get that. If I had somehow managed to get gussied up and teleport to the red carpet on Tuesday night, I'm sure I would have been befuddled by all the talent and diverse beauty, too. You might even say I would have gone so far as to make an ass out of myself during the jovial acceptance speeches. … continue reading

Take a look at these women:

OK. Now please take a look at the title of their new film: He’s Just Not That Into You. Um, hello, disconnect. Ah, men – they’re a conundrum we here at AfterEllen.com are only too happy to leave to our more heterosexually-inclined sisters. … continue reading

He's Just Not That Into You sounds like a lesbian's ideal life circumstance, doesn't it? But it's actually the name of a best-selling book that's being adapted for the big screen. Drew Barrymore was previously cast as one of the principals. Jennifer Connelly (Blood Diamond, Beautiful Mind) and Ginnifer Goodwin (Big Love, Walk the Line) are also in final negotiations for roles in this ensemble film. Hmmm, Barrymore, Connelly, and Goodwin? Some decent on-screen girl cuteness, that!

Although one might think He's Just Not That Into You would make for a great lesbian anthem, it was originally written by two Sex in the City alums, Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo, as a pull-no-punches self-help-style book for our straight sisters. (Or, for those of you who are not into labels, it was written for our women-who-date-men sisters.)

As we know, a devout lesbian would not want a "he" to be into her. When a he is into you and you are a lesbian, the potential for embarrassment or annoyance — or, if you win the emotional lottery, both embarrassment and annoyance — is really incredibly high. But a self-help book for women who need to identify the various signs that he's not really into them sounds helpful indeed. If this notion can translate to the big screen, the movie might actually turn out to be a wonderful public service announcement.

In wondering what the film is based on, I did a little cursory research and read a few excerpts from the book. The excerpts are admittedly rather amusing (though painfully blunt), but trying to picture any of this happening to Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Connelly and Ginnifer Goodwin suddenly made it all seem suspect. … continue reading

HBO's early renewal of Big Love for a third season is great news for those of us hooked on this compelling series about a polygamous family in Utah. Yes, I said a polygamous family in Utah. And you should watch this, why?

Well, here's the easy answer.

Jeanne Tripplehorn, Chloe Sevigny and Ginnifer Goodwin play the three sister-wives at the core of the family. And they inhabit their parts so completely, it’s hard to imagine them in previous roles.

Tripplehorn, whose movie debut was as a psychiatrist in Basic Instinct (she was the one who did wear panties), plays Barb Henrickson, the first wife and only one legally married to Bill (played by Bill Paxton).

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As a teacher and the sister-wife most visible in the community, Barb’s story feels all too familiar at times. A recent story line saw Barb’s nomination as her community’s Mother of the Year crumble when she was outed as a polygamist. Ouch.