AfterEllen

Lisa Cholodenko

"The Kids Are All Right" is coming to HBO as a TV series
by
Dorothy Snarker
 on October 14, 2011 | Comments (74)
Lisa Cholodenko is working on the adaptation of her 2010 film about a lesbian couple, their kids and their sperm donor.
Two top women directors plan new film projects
by
the linster
 on May 12, 2011 | Comments (3)
Lisa Cholodenko is in negotiations to direct a live-action version of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day and Catherine Hardwicke will take on The Bitch Posse.
Women speak and wear less on film
by
Courtney Gillette
 on April 27, 2011 | Comments (13)
A new study illustrates something we know is true, but the numbers still make us sad.
The Oscars were "a great year for lesbians," but better for a king
by
Dorothy Snarker
 on February 28, 2011 | Comments (34)
Out sound mixer Lora Hirschberg wins for her work on Inception, Natalie Portman takes home the trophy for her role in Black Swan and so much more.
25 Greatest Working Film Directors (Who Also Happen to be Female)
by
Trish Bendix, Managing Editor
 on February 24, 2011 | Comments (40)
Because Entertainment Weekly forgot about 24 of them (at least).
Lisa Cholodenko to take on "The Abstinence Teacher"
by
Trish Bendix, Managing Editor
 on February 18, 2011 | Comments (19)
The out director will follow up The Kids Are All Right with an adaptation of Tom Perrotta's novels.
Kimberly Peirce gets behind "The Knife"
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Trish Bendix, Managing Editor
 on February 17, 2011 | Comments (3)
The out director has signed on to helm the action thriller, but as a female director, she's still an anomaly in Hollywood.
Oscar celebrates gay films, roles and females - oh my
by
Dorothy Snarker
 on January 25, 2011 | Comments (70)

The 83rd annual Academy Award nominations were announced this morning with multiple nominations for both The Kids Are All Right and Black Swan. It’s an exciting year for lovers of ladies and strong female roles.

Female directors shut out of DGA Awards, Bigelow Effect looks dim this year
by
Dorothy Snarker
 on January 12, 2011 | Comments (27)

Despite strong critical acclaim for work by Lisa Cholodenko and Debra Granik, this year’s field is yet another sweep for white males.

Ten Reasons We're Thankful in 2010
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Heather Hogan, Senior Editor
 on November 24, 2010 | Comments (43)
It's been a roller coaster year for the LGBT community, but we've still got a lot to be thankful for.
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