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For Asian American Pacific Islander Month, PANO is celebrating with this love filled #weekendwatchlist.
✦ Mississippi Masala (1991) Dir. Mira Nair
Written by Sooni Taraporevala, an Indian family is expelled from Idi Amin`s Uganda in 1972 and immigrate to rural Mississippi. 17 years later, Mina navigates the obstacles of interracial romance as she falls in love with Demetrius, played by Denzel Washington, while her father sues Uganda for their family’s lost property.
✦ The Wedding Banquet (2025) Dir. Andrew Ahn
A gay man makes a deal with his lesbian friend: a green-card marriage for him, in exchange for in vitro fertilization treatments for her. Plans evolve as Min`s grandmother surprises them with a Korean wedding banquet.
✦ A Nice Indian Boy (2025) Dir. Roshan Sethi
When Naveen brings his fiancé home to meet his traditional Indian family, they must contend with accepting his white-orphan-artist boyfriend and helping them plan the Indian wedding of their dreams.
✦ Saving Face (2005) Dir. Alice Wu
In Wu’s directorial debut, this romantic comedy tells the story of Wilhelmina “Wil” Pang (Michelle Krusiec), a closeted surgeon who falls for Vivian (Lynn Chen), a charismatic ballet dancer she meets by chance. But tensions rise when Vivian insists on making their relationship public. Meanwhile, Wil’s forty-something widowed mother (Joan Chen) moves in with her after revealing she is pregnant but refusing to name the father. Wil resolves to fix her up with a new beau before the baby is born.
For the 20th anniversary of the film’s release, the Smithsonian Museum of Asian Art will be hosting a film screening in celebration of WorldPride DC 2025 along with a in-person conversation between director Alice Wu and chief curator Shari Frilot.
Originally released in 2005, Saving Face is now regarded as an ahead-of-its-time landmark in queer and Asian American cinema.
#filmwatchlist #asianamerican #aapi #asianfilm
For Asian American Pacific Islander Month, PANO is celebrating with this love filled #weekendwatchlist.
✦ Mississippi Masala (1991) Dir. Mira Nair
Written by Sooni Taraporevala, an Indian family is expelled from Idi Amin`s Uganda in 1972 and immigrate to rural Mississippi. 17 years later, Mina navigates the obstacles of interracial romance as she falls in love with Demetrius, played by Denzel Washington, while her father sues Uganda for their family’s lost property.
✦ The Wedding Banquet (2025) Dir. Andrew Ahn
A gay man makes a deal with his lesbian friend: a green-card marriage for him, in exchange for in vitro fertilization treatments for her. Plans evolve as Min`s grandmother surprises them with a Korean wedding banquet.
✦ A Nice Indian Boy (2025) Dir. Roshan Sethi
When Naveen brings his fiancé home to meet his traditional Indian family, they must contend with accepting his white-orphan-artist boyfriend and helping them plan the Indian wedding of their dreams.
✦ Saving Face (2005) Dir. Alice Wu
In Wu’s directorial debut, this romantic comedy tells the story of Wilhelmina “Wil” Pang (Michelle Krusiec), a closeted surgeon who falls for Vivian (Lynn Chen), a charismatic ballet dancer she meets by chance. But tensions rise when Vivian insists on making their relationship public. Meanwhile, Wil’s forty-something widowed mother (Joan Chen) moves in with her after revealing she is pregnant but refusing to name the father. Wil resolves to fix her up with a new beau before the baby is born.
For the 20th anniversary of the film’s release, the Smithsonian Museum of Asian Art will be hosting a film screening in celebration of WorldPride DC 2025 along with a in-person conversation between director Alice Wu and chief curator Shari Frilot.
Originally released in 2005, Saving Face is now regarded as an ahead-of-its-time landmark in queer and Asian American cinema.
#filmwatchlist #asianamerican #aapi #asianfilm
As we wrap up this #AcademyAwards season, let us celebrate a few #Oscar award-winning films and the women who made them with this #weekendwatchlist.
✦ Paw (1959) directed By Astrid Henning-Jenson
Henning-Jenson became the first woman director nominated for Best International Feature Film category in this story of a boy from the Caribbean who, affected by the deaths of his parents and distant aunt, escapes to the Danish forest.
✦ Seven Beauties (1975) directed Lina Wertmüller
With this film, Wertmüller became the first woman to ever be nominated for the Best Director category. In 1930s Italy, a low-level Sicilian thug, who deserts the army during World War II, is captured by the Germans and sent to a prison camp, where he does anything he can to survive in this historical black comedy.
✦ Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) directed by George Miller
In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a woman rebels against a tyrannical ruler in search for her homeland with the aid of a group of female prisoners, a psychotic worshipper and a drifter named Max. This installment of the Mad Max franchise was nominated for ten Academy Awards and won six for Film Editing, Production Design, Costume Design, Makeup and Hairstyling, Sound Editing, and Sound Mixing. Most notably, Margaret Sixel spent two years working on this film and became the first South African born editor to win an Academy Award.
✦ Women Talking (2022) dir. Sarah Polley
Adapted from Miriam Toews’ novel of the same name, Women Talking was both nominated for best picture and won for Best Adapted Screenplay by Polley. Do nothing, stay and fight, or leave. In 2010, the women of an isolated religious community grapple with reconciling a brutal reality with their faith.
✦ The Only Girl in the Orchestra (2025) dir. by Molly O’Brien
Taking home the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Film, we meet Orin O`Brien. A trailblazing double bassist, Orin became the New York Philharmonic`s first female musician in 1966. This documentary by her niece, producer, and director, Molly O’Brien, highlights Orin’s impact and her belief that fulfillment lies in embracing a secondary role.
#filmwatchlist #madmax #oscars2025 #movies #oscarseason
As we wrap up this #AcademyAwards season, let us celebrate a few #Oscar award-winning films and the women who made them with this #weekendwatchlist.
✦ Paw (1959) directed By Astrid Henning-Jenson
Henning-Jenson became the first woman director nominated for Best International Feature Film category in this story of a boy from the Caribbean who, affected by the deaths of his parents and distant aunt, escapes to the Danish forest.
✦ Seven Beauties (1975) directed Lina Wertmüller
With this film, Wertmüller became the first woman to ever be nominated for the Best Director category. In 1930s Italy, a low-level Sicilian thug, who deserts the army during World War II, is captured by the Germans and sent to a prison camp, where he does anything he can to survive in this historical black comedy.
✦ Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) directed by George Miller
In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a woman rebels against a tyrannical ruler in search for her homeland with the aid of a group of female prisoners, a psychotic worshipper and a drifter named Max. This installment of the Mad Max franchise was nominated for ten Academy Awards and won six for Film Editing, Production Design, Costume Design, Makeup and Hairstyling, Sound Editing, and Sound Mixing. Most notably, Margaret Sixel spent two years working on this film and became the first South African born editor to win an Academy Award.
✦ Women Talking (2022) dir. Sarah Polley
Adapted from Miriam Toews’ novel of the same name, Women Talking was both nominated for best picture and won for Best Adapted Screenplay by Polley. Do nothing, stay and fight, or leave. In 2010, the women of an isolated religious community grapple with reconciling a brutal reality with their faith.
✦ The Only Girl in the Orchestra (2025) dir. by Molly O’Brien
Taking home the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Film, we meet Orin O`Brien. A trailblazing double bassist, Orin became the New York Philharmonic`s first female musician in 1966. This documentary by her niece, producer, and director, Molly O’Brien, highlights Orin’s impact and her belief that fulfillment lies in embracing a secondary role.
#filmwatchlist #madmax #oscars2025 #movies #oscarseason
For Valentine’s Day and Black History Month, PANO is spotlighting director and screenwriter Stella Meghie 💘 She showcases the complexity of black women and their vivacious authenticity as they navigate love through family, friendships, and romance. This #weekendwatchlist may only cover her feature filmography, but Meghie’s charm is ever present in her episodic directing for Grown-ish, Insecure, and First Wives Club.
Join us in celebrating @stellameghie , the love stories she has shared with us so far, and eagerly await what story she has next.
✦ Jean of the Joneses (2016) Dir. Stella Meghie
Chaos ensues after the estranged patriarch of the Jones family dies on the doorstep. When the paramedic who answers the 911 call tries to win over acerbic Jean Jones, his attempts are disrupted by old conflicts that come to a boil at the funeral.
✦ Everything, Everything (2017) Dir. Stella Meghie
Maddy is a smart, curious and imaginative 18-year-old who is unable to leave the protection of the hermetically-sealed environment within her house because of an illness. Olly is the boy next door who won`t let that stop them from being together. Gazing through windows and talking only through texts, Maddy and Olly form a deep bond that leads them to risk everything to be together, even if it means losing everything.
✦ The Weekend (2019) Dir. Stella Meghie
A down-on-her-luck comedian`s vacation plans are interrupted by her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend.
✦ The Photograph (2020) Dir. Stella Meghie
When famed photographer Christina Eames dies unexpectedly, she leaves her estranged daughter, Mae, hurt, angry and full of questions. When Mae finds a photograph tucked away in a safe-deposit box, she soon finds herself delving into her mother`s early life -- an investigation that leads to an unexpected romance with a rising journalist.
Stella Meghie 📸 Source: AirCanada EnRoute
#filmcommunity #stellameghie #issarae #amandlasternberg #everythingeverything #jeanofthe joneses #valentinesmovie #valentinesday #romancefilm #romancemovie
For Valentine’s Day and Black History Month, PANO is spotlighting director and screenwriter Stella Meghie 💘 She showcases the complexity of black women and their vivacious authenticity as they navigate love through family, friendships, and romance. This #weekendwatchlist may only cover her feature filmography, but Meghie’s charm is ever present in her episodic directing for Grown-ish, Insecure, and First Wives Club.
Join us in celebrating @stellameghie , the love stories she has shared with us so far, and eagerly await what story she has next.
✦ Jean of the Joneses (2016) Dir. Stella Meghie
Chaos ensues after the estranged patriarch of the Jones family dies on the doorstep. When the paramedic who answers the 911 call tries to win over acerbic Jean Jones, his attempts are disrupted by old conflicts that come to a boil at the funeral.
✦ Everything, Everything (2017) Dir. Stella Meghie
Maddy is a smart, curious and imaginative 18-year-old who is unable to leave the protection of the hermetically-sealed environment within her house because of an illness. Olly is the boy next door who won`t let that stop them from being together. Gazing through windows and talking only through texts, Maddy and Olly form a deep bond that leads them to risk everything to be together, even if it means losing everything.
✦ The Weekend (2019) Dir. Stella Meghie
A down-on-her-luck comedian`s vacation plans are interrupted by her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend.
✦ The Photograph (2020) Dir. Stella Meghie
When famed photographer Christina Eames dies unexpectedly, she leaves her estranged daughter, Mae, hurt, angry and full of questions. When Mae finds a photograph tucked away in a safe-deposit box, she soon finds herself delving into her mother`s early life -- an investigation that leads to an unexpected romance with a rising journalist.
Stella Meghie 📸 Source: AirCanada EnRoute
#filmcommunity #stellameghie #issarae #amandlasternberg #everythingeverything #jeanofthe joneses #valentinesmovie #valentinesday #romancefilm #romancemovie
As we get ready for Sundance this week, join PANO as we celebrate the previous festival award-winning women filmmakers with this month’s #weekendwatchlist.
✦ Paris is Burning (1990) Dir. Jennie Livingston
Grand Jury Prize Documentary 1991 - This documentary delves into the "house" culture of drag queens in New York, following their elaborate balls, fashion expression, supportive community, and the many trials they face.
✦ Winter`s Bone (2010) Dir. Debra Granik
Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic 2010 - In this coming-of-age story, poverty stricken Ree Dolly discovers her criminal father has put their home up for bond and disappeared. To protect her siblings, Ree sets on a dangerous quest to track down her father and protect her household.
✦ Picture Bride (1994) Dir. Kayo Hatta
Audience Award Dramatic 1995 - After Riyo`s father dies, she is sent to Hawaii as a "picture bride". Struggling to adapt to her new life, Rayo befriends another bride, and they save for a return to Japan. A series of tragic events lead Rayo to reconsider where she truly belongs.
✦ The Souvenir (2019) Dir. Joanna Hogg
World Cinema Dramatic Grand Jury Prize 2019 - A semi-autobiographical account of the tribulations of a shy film student, her relationship with her mother, her friends, and the charismatic but untrustworthy older man she finds herself involved with.
✦ Clemency (2019) Dir. Chinonye Chukwu
US Dramatic Grand Jury Prize 2019 - Bernadine Williams is a withdrawn prison warden tasked with executions in a maximum-security prison, but her life is turned upside down when she forms a unique bond with a death row inmate. Bernadine is forced to confront the complex relationships between intentions and actions, and life and death.
✦ Thirteen (2003) Dir. Catherine Hardwicke
Directing Award: Dramatic 2003 - In this film, Honor Student Tracy Freeland has a troubling home life but remains close with her mother Melanie. When Tracy befriends the queen bee Evie, she spirals into experimentation with drugs, sexuality and crime, and Melanie knows she has to step in to save her daughter.
As we get ready for Sundance this week, join PANO as we celebrate the previous festival award-winning women filmmakers with this month’s #weekendwatchlist.
✦ Paris is Burning (1990) Dir. Jennie Livingston
Grand Jury Prize Documentary 1991 - This documentary delves into the "house" culture of drag queens in New York, following their elaborate balls, fashion expression, supportive community, and the many trials they face.
✦ Winter`s Bone (2010) Dir. Debra Granik
Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic 2010 - In this coming-of-age story, poverty stricken Ree Dolly discovers her criminal father has put their home up for bond and disappeared. To protect her siblings, Ree sets on a dangerous quest to track down her father and protect her household.
✦ Picture Bride (1994) Dir. Kayo Hatta
Audience Award Dramatic 1995 - After Riyo`s father dies, she is sent to Hawaii as a "picture bride". Struggling to adapt to her new life, Rayo befriends another bride, and they save for a return to Japan. A series of tragic events lead Rayo to reconsider where she truly belongs.
✦ The Souvenir (2019) Dir. Joanna Hogg
World Cinema Dramatic Grand Jury Prize 2019 - A semi-autobiographical account of the tribulations of a shy film student, her relationship with her mother, her friends, and the charismatic but untrustworthy older man she finds herself involved with.
✦ Clemency (2019) Dir. Chinonye Chukwu
US Dramatic Grand Jury Prize 2019 - Bernadine Williams is a withdrawn prison warden tasked with executions in a maximum-security prison, but her life is turned upside down when she forms a unique bond with a death row inmate. Bernadine is forced to confront the complex relationships between intentions and actions, and life and death.
✦ Thirteen (2003) Dir. Catherine Hardwicke
Directing Award: Dramatic 2003 - In this film, Honor Student Tracy Freeland has a troubling home life but remains close with her mother Melanie. When Tracy befriends the queen bee Evie, she spirals into experimentation with drugs, sexuality and crime, and Melanie knows she has to step in to save her daughter.
Looking for something a little different as you get in the holiday spirit? PANO has curated another #weekendwatchlist for anyone looking for unexpected films set during the holidays.
✦ Babygirl (2024) directed by Halina Reijn
A high-powered CEO puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with her much-younger intern.
✦ Black Christmas (2019) directed by Sophia Takal
A group of female students is stalked by a stranger during their Christmas break. That is until the young sorority pledges discover that the killer is part of an underground college conspiracy.
✦ Carol (2015) directed by Todd Haynes
An aspiring photographer develops an intimate relationship with an older woman in 1950s New York.
✦ Edward Scissorhands (1990) directed by Tim Burton
The solitary life of an artificial man - who was incompletely constructed and has scissors for hands - is upended when he is taken in by a suburban family.
Looking for something a little different as you get in the holiday spirit? PANO has curated another #weekendwatchlist for anyone looking for unexpected films set during the holidays.
✦ Babygirl (2024) directed by Halina Reijn
A high-powered CEO puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with her much-younger intern.
✦ Black Christmas (2019) directed by Sophia Takal
A group of female students is stalked by a stranger during their Christmas break. That is until the young sorority pledges discover that the killer is part of an underground college conspiracy.
✦ Carol (2015) directed by Todd Haynes
An aspiring photographer develops an intimate relationship with an older woman in 1950s New York.
✦ Edward Scissorhands (1990) directed by Tim Burton
The solitary life of an artificial man - who was incompletely constructed and has scissors for hands - is upended when he is taken in by a suburban family.
This November, we are highlighting Indigenous filmmakers and their stories with this #weekendwatchlist.
✦ Fancy Dance (2023) dir. Erica Tremblay
Following her sister`s disappearance, a Native American hustler kidnaps her niece from the child`s white grandparents and sets out for the state powwow in hopes of keeping what is left of their family intact
✦ Slash/Back (2021) dir. Nyla Innuksuk
In Nunavut, four girls who like horror and alien movies, love their phones and even their poor elders who believe in shapeshifters because "they didn`t have the internet" realize local disappearances are linked to a shapeshifting alien.
✦ The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open (2019) dir. Kathleen Hepburn & Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers
After a chance encounter on the street, a woman tries to encourage a pregnant domestic abuse victim to seek help.
#filmwatchlist #indigenousfilmmmaker #indigenousfilm #womeninfilm
This November, we are highlighting Indigenous filmmakers and their stories with this #weekendwatchlist.
✦ Fancy Dance (2023) dir. Erica Tremblay
Following her sister`s disappearance, a Native American hustler kidnaps her niece from the child`s white grandparents and sets out for the state powwow in hopes of keeping what is left of their family intact
✦ Slash/Back (2021) dir. Nyla Innuksuk
In Nunavut, four girls who like horror and alien movies, love their phones and even their poor elders who believe in shapeshifters because "they didn`t have the internet" realize local disappearances are linked to a shapeshifting alien.
✦ The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open (2019) dir. Kathleen Hepburn & Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers
After a chance encounter on the street, a woman tries to encourage a pregnant domestic abuse victim to seek help.
#filmwatchlist #indigenousfilmmmaker #indigenousfilm #womeninfilm
Happy Halloween! Let’s celebrate Female-Directed Horror with this #weekendwatchlist.
✦ The Substance (2024) directed Coralie Fargeat
A fading celebrity takes a black-market drug: a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.
✦ Candyman (2021) directed Nia DaCosta
A sequel to the horror film Candyman (1992) that returns to the now-gentrified Chicago neighborhood where the legend began.
✦ Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person (2023) directed Ariane Louis-Seize
A young woman vampire is unable to kill to meet her need for blood, but may have found a solution in a young man with suicidal tendencies.
✦ Nanny (2022) directed Nikyatu Jusu
Piecing together a new life in New York City while caring for the child of an Upper East Side family, immigrant nanny Aisha is forced to confront a concealed truth that threatens to shatter her precarious American Dream.
✦ Tigers Are Not Afraid (2017) directed by Issa López
A dark fairy tale about a gang of five children trying to survive the horrific violence of the cartels and the ghosts created every day by the drug war.
✦ Lisa Frankenstein (2024) directed Zelda Williams
A coming of RAGE love story about a teenager and her crush, who happens to be a corpse. After a set of horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a journey to find love, happiness - and a few missing body parts.
#halloween #horrorfilm #horror #horrormovie #happyhalloween #october #panonetwork #spookyseason
Happy Halloween! Let’s celebrate Female-Directed Horror with this #weekendwatchlist.
✦ The Substance (2024) directed Coralie Fargeat
A fading celebrity takes a black-market drug: a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.
✦ Candyman (2021) directed Nia DaCosta
A sequel to the horror film Candyman (1992) that returns to the now-gentrified Chicago neighborhood where the legend began.
✦ Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person (2023) directed Ariane Louis-Seize
A young woman vampire is unable to kill to meet her need for blood, but may have found a solution in a young man with suicidal tendencies.
✦ Nanny (2022) directed Nikyatu Jusu
Piecing together a new life in New York City while caring for the child of an Upper East Side family, immigrant nanny Aisha is forced to confront a concealed truth that threatens to shatter her precarious American Dream.
✦ Tigers Are Not Afraid (2017) directed by Issa López
A dark fairy tale about a gang of five children trying to survive the horrific violence of the cartels and the ghosts created every day by the drug war.
✦ Lisa Frankenstein (2024) directed Zelda Williams
A coming of RAGE love story about a teenager and her crush, who happens to be a corpse. After a set of horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a journey to find love, happiness - and a few missing body parts.
#halloween #horrorfilm #horror #horrormovie #happyhalloween #october #panonetwork #spookyseason
PANO is celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth this September by highlighting an array of Hispanic and Latino directors with this #weekendwatchlist.
✦ Real Women Have Curves (2002) dir. Patricia Cardoso
In East Los Angeles, an 18-year-old struggles between her ambitions of going to college and the desires of her domineering mother for her to get married, have children, and oversee the small, rundown family-owned textile factory.
✦You Were My First Boyfriend (2023) dir. Cecilia Aldarondo
You Were My First Boyfriend is a feature-length documentary in which filmmaker Cecilia Aldarondo revisits her 1990s adolescence, a generation after she thought she`d left it all behind.
✦ Hermanas (2005) dir. Julia Solomonoff
Argentinian sisters Elena and Natalia, who were separated, and meet again in Texas in 1984.
✦In the Summers (2023) dir. Alessandra Lacorazza Samudio
On a journey that spans the formative years of their lives, two sisters navigate their loving but volatile father during their yearly summer visits to his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
#filmwatchlist #HispanicHeritageMonth2024 #hispanicfilmmaker #latinafilmmaker #womenfilmmakers #womeninfilm
PANO is celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth this September by highlighting an array of Hispanic and Latino directors with this #weekendwatchlist.
✦ Real Women Have Curves (2002) dir. Patricia Cardoso
In East Los Angeles, an 18-year-old struggles between her ambitions of going to college and the desires of her domineering mother for her to get married, have children, and oversee the small, rundown family-owned textile factory.
✦You Were My First Boyfriend (2023) dir. Cecilia Aldarondo
You Were My First Boyfriend is a feature-length documentary in which filmmaker Cecilia Aldarondo revisits her 1990s adolescence, a generation after she thought she`d left it all behind.
✦ Hermanas (2005) dir. Julia Solomonoff
Argentinian sisters Elena and Natalia, who were separated, and meet again in Texas in 1984.
✦In the Summers (2023) dir. Alessandra Lacorazza Samudio
On a journey that spans the formative years of their lives, two sisters navigate their loving but volatile father during their yearly summer visits to his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
#filmwatchlist #HispanicHeritageMonth2024 #hispanicfilmmaker #latinafilmmaker #womenfilmmakers #womeninfilm
The month’s box office is filled with skin crawling thrillers. Beat the heat this August while enjoying one (or all) of these films in theaters. For more #weekendwatchlist, head over to PANO’s What to Watch page.
✦ Cuckoo (2024) A 17-year-old girl is forced to move with her family to a resort where things are not what they seem.
✦ Blink Twice (2024) With Zoë Kravitz in her directorial debut, when tech billionaire Slater King meets cocktail waitress Frida at his fundraising gala, he invites her to join him and his friends on a dream vacation on his private island. As strange things start to happen, Frida questions her reality.
✦ Alien: Romulus (2024) While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonists come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.
✦ Longlegs (2024) In pursuit of a serial killer, an FBI agent uncovers a series of occult clues that she must solve to end his terrifying killing spree.
#filmcommunity #filmrec #summerfilm #panonetwork
The month’s box office is filled with skin crawling thrillers. Beat the heat this August while enjoying one (or all) of these films in theaters. For more #weekendwatchlist, head over to PANO’s What to Watch page.
✦ Cuckoo (2024) A 17-year-old girl is forced to move with her family to a resort where things are not what they seem.
✦ Blink Twice (2024) With Zoë Kravitz in her directorial debut, when tech billionaire Slater King meets cocktail waitress Frida at his fundraising gala, he invites her to join him and his friends on a dream vacation on his private island. As strange things start to happen, Frida questions her reality.
✦ Alien: Romulus (2024) While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonists come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.
✦ Longlegs (2024) In pursuit of a serial killer, an FBI agent uncovers a series of occult clues that she must solve to end his terrifying killing spree.
#filmcommunity #filmrec #summerfilm #panonetwork
This July, PANO is celebrating #DisabilityPrideMonth with a #weekendwatchlist highlighting the works of disabled filmmakers and actors. Here’s to continuing to celebrate visibility, achievement, and advocation for all types of disability.
✦ Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution (2020) Directed by James Lebrecht & Nicole Newnham
Down the road from Woodstock, a revolution blossomed at a ramshackle summer camp for teenagers with disabilities, transforming their lives and igniting a landmark movement.
✦ My Beautiful Broken Brain (2014) Directed by Sophie Robinson & Lotje Sodderland
After suffering a stroke at age 34, a woman documents her struggles, setbacks and eventual breakthrough as she relearns to speak, read and write.
✦ Then Barbara Met Alan (2022) Directed by Bruce Goodison & Amit Sharma
Tells the story of Barbara Lisicki and Alan Holdsworth, two disabled cabaret artists who met in1989 and became the driving force behind Direct Action Network - whose protests pushed disability rights into the spotlight.
✦ Special (2019 - 2021) Created by Ryan O’Connell
A young gay man with cerebral palsy branches out from his insular existence, hoping to finally go after the life he really wants.
✦ Hearing is Believing (2017) Directed by Lorenzo DeStefano
In a world filled with Noise, there is another Sound worth Hearing, and her name is Rachel Flowers. "Hearing is Believing" introduces the world to the life and music of the multi-talented 23-year old musician and composer, Rachel Flowers.
✦ Sex Education (2019 - 2023) Created by Laurie Nunn
A teenage boy with a sex therapist mother teams up with a high school classmate to set up an underground sex therapy clinic at school.
#diversityinfilm #disabilitypridemonth #disability #disabilityawareness #filmcommunity #sexeducation
This July, PANO is celebrating #DisabilityPrideMonth with a #weekendwatchlist highlighting the works of disabled filmmakers and actors. Here’s to continuing to celebrate visibility, achievement, and advocation for all types of disability.
✦ Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution (2020) Directed by James Lebrecht & Nicole Newnham
Down the road from Woodstock, a revolution blossomed at a ramshackle summer camp for teenagers with disabilities, transforming their lives and igniting a landmark movement.
✦ My Beautiful Broken Brain (2014) Directed by Sophie Robinson & Lotje Sodderland
After suffering a stroke at age 34, a woman documents her struggles, setbacks and eventual breakthrough as she relearns to speak, read and write.
✦ Then Barbara Met Alan (2022) Directed by Bruce Goodison & Amit Sharma
Tells the story of Barbara Lisicki and Alan Holdsworth, two disabled cabaret artists who met in1989 and became the driving force behind Direct Action Network - whose protests pushed disability rights into the spotlight.
✦ Special (2019 - 2021) Created by Ryan O’Connell
A young gay man with cerebral palsy branches out from his insular existence, hoping to finally go after the life he really wants.
✦ Hearing is Believing (2017) Directed by Lorenzo DeStefano
In a world filled with Noise, there is another Sound worth Hearing, and her name is Rachel Flowers. "Hearing is Believing" introduces the world to the life and music of the multi-talented 23-year old musician and composer, Rachel Flowers.
✦ Sex Education (2019 - 2023) Created by Laurie Nunn
A teenage boy with a sex therapist mother teams up with a high school classmate to set up an underground sex therapy clinic at school.
#diversityinfilm #disabilitypridemonth #disability #disabilityawareness #filmcommunity #sexeducation
To commemorate Juneteenth, PANO has compiled this #weekendwatchlist as we take the day to remember our past, and continue to pursue an equitable future.
Origin (2023) directed by Ava DuVernay
The unspoken system that has shaped America and chronicles how lives today are defined by a hierarchy of human divisions.
Black Barbie: A Documentary (2023) written and directed by Lagueria Davis
Tracing the origin of the first Black Barbie doll to the filmmaker`s aunt, who asked why Barbie couldn`t look like her, this documentary explores her quest for representation and diversity.
The Underground Railroad (2021) directed by Barry Jenkins
A young woman named Cora makes an amazing discovery during her attempt to break free from slavery in the deep south.
#avaduvernay #lagueriadavis #shondaland #barryjenkins #juneteenth
To commemorate Juneteenth, PANO has compiled this #weekendwatchlist as we take the day to remember our past, and continue to pursue an equitable future.
Origin (2023) directed by Ava DuVernay
The unspoken system that has shaped America and chronicles how lives today are defined by a hierarchy of human divisions.
Black Barbie: A Documentary (2023) written and directed by Lagueria Davis
Tracing the origin of the first Black Barbie doll to the filmmaker`s aunt, who asked why Barbie couldn`t look like her, this documentary explores her quest for representation and diversity.
The Underground Railroad (2021) directed by Barry Jenkins
A young woman named Cora makes an amazing discovery during her attempt to break free from slavery in the deep south.
#avaduvernay #lagueriadavis #shondaland #barryjenkins #juneteenth
🏳️🌈Celebrate Pride by watching these brilliant films that center LGBTQ+ stories.
Rafiki directed Wanuri Kahiu
"Good Kenyan girls become good Kenyan wives," but Kena and Ziki long for something more. When love blossoms between them, the two girls will be forced to choose between happiness and safety.
Monica directed by Andrea Pallaoro
The intimate portrait of a woman who returns home to care for her dying mother. A delicate and nuanced story of a fractured family, the story explores universal themes of abandonment, aging, acceptance, and redemption.
Suk Suk (Twilight’s Kiss) written and directed by Ray Yueng
Two older, closeted gay men—a single father and a married taxi driver—meet each other and fall in love. With a social group catering to older gay people is petitioning for senior homes dedicated to their community, they consider the possibility of a future together.
Elisa & Marcela directed by Isabel Coixet
In 1901, Elisa Sanchez Loriga took on the identity of Mario Sánchez to marry her lover of fifteen years, Marcela Gracia Ibeas.
#weekendwatchlist #pride2024 #queerfilmmakers #queerstories
🏳️🌈Celebrate Pride by watching these brilliant films that center LGBTQ+ stories.
Rafiki directed Wanuri Kahiu
"Good Kenyan girls become good Kenyan wives," but Kena and Ziki long for something more. When love blossoms between them, the two girls will be forced to choose between happiness and safety.
Monica directed by Andrea Pallaoro
The intimate portrait of a woman who returns home to care for her dying mother. A delicate and nuanced story of a fractured family, the story explores universal themes of abandonment, aging, acceptance, and redemption.
Suk Suk (Twilight’s Kiss) written and directed by Ray Yueng
Two older, closeted gay men—a single father and a married taxi driver—meet each other and fall in love. With a social group catering to older gay people is petitioning for senior homes dedicated to their community, they consider the possibility of a future together.
Elisa & Marcela directed by Isabel Coixet
In 1901, Elisa Sanchez Loriga took on the identity of Mario Sánchez to marry her lover of fifteen years, Marcela Gracia Ibeas.
#weekendwatchlist #pride2024 #queerfilmmakers #queerstories
These feature films, TV shows, and short films offer diverse perspectives on women`s experiences, achievements, and contributions throughout history, making them perfect for honoring Women`s History Month with this #weekendwatchlist
"The Farewell" (2019) - Written and Directed by Lulu Wang. A heartfelt comedy-drama follows a Chinese-American woman who returns to China with her family to say goodbye to their grandmother, who is unaware of her terminal illness.
"Daughters of the Dust" (1991) - Directed by Julie Dash. A visually captivating film depicts the lives of three generations of Gullah women residing on the South Carolina Sea Islands in 1902.
"Mudbound" (2017) - Directed by Dee Rees. A powerful drama following two families - one black, one white - navigating racism and hardship in rural Mississippi after World War II.
"The Watermelon Woman" (1996) - Directed by Cheryl Dunye. This groundbreaking film explores race, identity, and LGBTQ+ representation in the film industry through the story of a young black lesbian filmmaker researching the life of a fictional black actress from the 1930s.
"A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night" (2014) - Written and Directed by Ana Lily Amirpour. A stylish black-and-white vampire western follows a skateboarding vampire who preys on men who disrespect women in a desolate Iranian ghost town.
"The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" (2017-present) - Created by Amy Sherman-Palladino
A comedy-drama series follows Miriam "Midge" Maisel, a 1950s housewife who discovers her talent for stand-up comedy after her marriage falls apart.
"Mrs. America" (2020) - Created by Dahvi Waller. This miniseries chronicles the movement to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and the backlash led by conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly.
"Night Comes On" (2018) - Directed by Jordana Spiro. This powerful indie short film follows a young woman`s journey of redemption and revenge after her release from juvenile detention.
"I May Destroy You" (2020) - Created by Michaela Coel. This groundbreaking indie series explores consent, trauma, and identity through the lens of a young woman navigating the aftermath of sexual assault.
These feature films, TV shows, and short films offer diverse perspectives on women`s experiences, achievements, and contributions throughout history, making them perfect for honoring Women`s History Month with this #weekendwatchlist
"The Farewell" (2019) - Written and Directed by Lulu Wang. A heartfelt comedy-drama follows a Chinese-American woman who returns to China with her family to say goodbye to their grandmother, who is unaware of her terminal illness.
"Daughters of the Dust" (1991) - Directed by Julie Dash. A visually captivating film depicts the lives of three generations of Gullah women residing on the South Carolina Sea Islands in 1902.
"Mudbound" (2017) - Directed by Dee Rees. A powerful drama following two families - one black, one white - navigating racism and hardship in rural Mississippi after World War II.
"The Watermelon Woman" (1996) - Directed by Cheryl Dunye. This groundbreaking film explores race, identity, and LGBTQ+ representation in the film industry through the story of a young black lesbian filmmaker researching the life of a fictional black actress from the 1930s.
"A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night" (2014) - Written and Directed by Ana Lily Amirpour. A stylish black-and-white vampire western follows a skateboarding vampire who preys on men who disrespect women in a desolate Iranian ghost town.
"The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" (2017-present) - Created by Amy Sherman-Palladino
A comedy-drama series follows Miriam "Midge" Maisel, a 1950s housewife who discovers her talent for stand-up comedy after her marriage falls apart.
"Mrs. America" (2020) - Created by Dahvi Waller. This miniseries chronicles the movement to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and the backlash led by conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly.
"Night Comes On" (2018) - Directed by Jordana Spiro. This powerful indie short film follows a young woman`s journey of redemption and revenge after her release from juvenile detention.
"I May Destroy You" (2020) - Created by Michaela Coel. This groundbreaking indie series explores consent, trauma, and identity through the lens of a young woman navigating the aftermath of sexual assault.
🎬🎄Embrace the spirit of the season with our curated #weekendwatchlist of heartwarming and unconventional holiday films created by talented women and minorities. From festive family gatherings to unexpected adventures, these films bring a fresh perspective to the holidays. Grab your popcorn and share in the joy of inclusive storytelling!
1. "Jingle Bell Rocks!" (2013) - Directed by Mitchell Kezin
This documentary explores the world of alternative and underground Christmas music. It features interviews with musicians, collectors, and fans who share their unique perspectives on holiday tunes.
2. "Almost Christmas" (2016) - Produced by Will Packer
This film features a predominantly African-American cast and focuses on the humorous and heartwarming dynamics of a dysfunctional family during the holidays.
3. "Dear Santa" (2020) - Directed by Dana Nachman
This heartwarming documentary follows the Postal Service`s Operation Santa program, where volunteers help fulfill children`s holiday wishes. Directed by Dana Nachman, it`s a touching exploration of the holiday spirit.
4. "The Holiday Calendar" (2018) - Written by Amyn Kaderali
This Netflix original holiday film follows a struggling photographer who inherits an antique advent calendar that seems to predict her future. It`s a charming tale of love and destiny.
🎬🎄Embrace the spirit of the season with our curated #weekendwatchlist of heartwarming and unconventional holiday films created by talented women and minorities. From festive family gatherings to unexpected adventures, these films bring a fresh perspective to the holidays. Grab your popcorn and share in the joy of inclusive storytelling!
1. "Jingle Bell Rocks!" (2013) - Directed by Mitchell Kezin
This documentary explores the world of alternative and underground Christmas music. It features interviews with musicians, collectors, and fans who share their unique perspectives on holiday tunes.
2. "Almost Christmas" (2016) - Produced by Will Packer
This film features a predominantly African-American cast and focuses on the humorous and heartwarming dynamics of a dysfunctional family during the holidays.
3. "Dear Santa" (2020) - Directed by Dana Nachman
This heartwarming documentary follows the Postal Service`s Operation Santa program, where volunteers help fulfill children`s holiday wishes. Directed by Dana Nachman, it`s a touching exploration of the holiday spirit.
4. "The Holiday Calendar" (2018) - Written by Amyn Kaderali
This Netflix original holiday film follows a struggling photographer who inherits an antique advent calendar that seems to predict her future. It`s a charming tale of love and destiny.
Support indie talent this spooky season! Check out these hidden gems crafted by brilliant women, minority and gender expansive creators with our Halloween #weekendwatchlist. Grab your popcorn, turn off the lights, and let the scares begin! 💀🎬
"The Babadook" - Directed by Jennifer Ken
A single mother and her child fall into a deep well of paranoia when an eerie children`s book titled "Mister Babadook" manifests in their home.
"A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night" - Directed by Ana Lily Amirpour
In the Iranian ghost-town Bad City, a place that reeks of death and loneliness, the townspeople are unaware they are being stalked by a lonesome vampire.
“Lovecraft Country” - Created by Misha Green
A young African-American travels across the U.S. in the 1950s in search of his missing father.
“What We Do In The Shadows” - Created by Jemaine Clement
A look into the nightly lives of four vampires who have lived together on Staten Island for over a century.
Support indie talent this spooky season! Check out these hidden gems crafted by brilliant women, minority and gender expansive creators with our Halloween #weekendwatchlist. Grab your popcorn, turn off the lights, and let the scares begin! 💀🎬
"The Babadook" - Directed by Jennifer Ken
A single mother and her child fall into a deep well of paranoia when an eerie children`s book titled "Mister Babadook" manifests in their home.
"A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night" - Directed by Ana Lily Amirpour
In the Iranian ghost-town Bad City, a place that reeks of death and loneliness, the townspeople are unaware they are being stalked by a lonesome vampire.
“Lovecraft Country” - Created by Misha Green
A young African-American travels across the U.S. in the 1950s in search of his missing father.
“What We Do In The Shadows” - Created by Jemaine Clement
A look into the nightly lives of four vampires who have lived together on Staten Island for over a century.
PANO is heading back to school with this #weekendwatchlist spanning educational systems across decades and countries. Have a laugh and shed a tear as we prepare for the new school year or reminisce on old school days. For more curated watchlists, head over to PANO’s What to Watch page only on the #panonetwork.
Legally Blonde directed by Robert Luketic and written by Amanda Brown, Karen McCullah, Kirsten Smith
Elle Woods, a fashionable sorority queen, is dumped by her boyfriend. She decides to follow him to law school. While she is there, she figures out that there is more to her than just looks.
To Sir, with Love directed by James Clavell
Idealistic engineer-trainee and his experiences in teaching a group of rambunctious white high school students from the slums of London`s East End.
Booksmart directed by Olivia Wilde
On the eve of their high-school graduation, two academic superstars and best friends realize they should have worked less and played more. Determined not to fall short of their peers, the girls try to cram four years of fun into one night.
The Teacher directed by Jan Hrebejk
The arrival of Maria Drazdechova, associated with the Communist party, to a school in Bratislava in 1983 worries parents, students, and colleagues.
Dead Poets Society directed by Peter Weir
Maverick teacher John Keating uses poetry to embolden his boarding school students to new heights of self-expression.
PANO is heading back to school with this #weekendwatchlist spanning educational systems across decades and countries. Have a laugh and shed a tear as we prepare for the new school year or reminisce on old school days. For more curated watchlists, head over to PANO’s What to Watch page only on the #panonetwork.
Legally Blonde directed by Robert Luketic and written by Amanda Brown, Karen McCullah, Kirsten Smith
Elle Woods, a fashionable sorority queen, is dumped by her boyfriend. She decides to follow him to law school. While she is there, she figures out that there is more to her than just looks.
To Sir, with Love directed by James Clavell
Idealistic engineer-trainee and his experiences in teaching a group of rambunctious white high school students from the slums of London`s East End.
Booksmart directed by Olivia Wilde
On the eve of their high-school graduation, two academic superstars and best friends realize they should have worked less and played more. Determined not to fall short of their peers, the girls try to cram four years of fun into one night.
The Teacher directed by Jan Hrebejk
The arrival of Maria Drazdechova, associated with the Communist party, to a school in Bratislava in 1983 worries parents, students, and colleagues.
Dead Poets Society directed by Peter Weir
Maverick teacher John Keating uses poetry to embolden his boarding school students to new heights of self-expression.
This summer, PANO is celebrating the women directors behind some of the most anticipated films to hit the box office this season! Beat the heat and head to the theaters for a good laugh or a long cry with this diverse range of women centric narratives. For more #weekendwatchlist featuring underrepresented filmmakers, head over to PANO’s What to Watch page.
Barbie directed by Greta Grewig
Barbie suffers a crisis that leads her to question her world and her existence.
Past Lives directed by Celine Song
Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrested apart after Nora`s family emigrates from South Korea. Twenty years later, they are reunited for one fateful week as they confront notions of love and destiny.
Joy Ride directed by Adele Lim
Follows four Chinese-American friends as they bond and discover the truth of what it means to know and love who you are, while they travel through China in search of one of their birth mothers.
Bottoms directed by Emily Seligman
Two unpopular queer high school students start a fight club to have sex before graduation.
Scrappers directed by Charlotte Regan
Georgie, a dreamy 12-year-old girl, lives happily alone in her London flat, filling it with magic. Suddenly, her estranged father turns up and forces her to confront reality.
This summer, PANO is celebrating the women directors behind some of the most anticipated films to hit the box office this season! Beat the heat and head to the theaters for a good laugh or a long cry with this diverse range of women centric narratives. For more #weekendwatchlist featuring underrepresented filmmakers, head over to PANO’s What to Watch page.
Barbie directed by Greta Grewig
Barbie suffers a crisis that leads her to question her world and her existence.
Past Lives directed by Celine Song
Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrested apart after Nora`s family emigrates from South Korea. Twenty years later, they are reunited for one fateful week as they confront notions of love and destiny.
Joy Ride directed by Adele Lim
Follows four Chinese-American friends as they bond and discover the truth of what it means to know and love who you are, while they travel through China in search of one of their birth mothers.
Bottoms directed by Emily Seligman
Two unpopular queer high school students start a fight club to have sex before graduation.
Scrappers directed by Charlotte Regan
Georgie, a dreamy 12-year-old girl, lives happily alone in her London flat, filling it with magic. Suddenly, her estranged father turns up and forces her to confront reality.
Looking for something to watch during #BlackHistoryMonth? Check out our #weekendwatchlist compiled by PANO board member @s.h.a.n.n.o.n.i.g.a.n.s What would you add to the list? #blackfilms #filmmaking #womeninfilm
Looking for something to watch during #BlackHistoryMonth? Check out our #weekendwatchlist compiled by PANO board member @s.h.a.n.n.o.n.i.g.a.n.s What would you add to the list? #blackfilms #filmmaking #womeninfilm
This holiday season, PANO has curated a list of four comforting films to keep you entertained. For an uplifting documentary on black American holiday traditions, check out MK Asante’s The Black Candle, narrated by Maya Angelou. If you’re in the mood for a wintertime rom-com, choose between Single All the Way and Happiest Season. For a nostalgic New Year’s Eve comedy with a stellar soundtrack, check out Risa Bramon Garcia’s 200 Cigarettes. For more #weekendwatchlist featuring underrepresented filmmakers, head over to PANO’s What to Watch page.
The Black Candle directed by MK Asante
This landmark documentary, narrated by Maya Angelou, delves into the history of Kwanzaa while celebrating the African-American experience.
Single All the Way directed by Michael Mayer
A perpetually single Peter convinces his best friend Nick to pose as his boyfriend during a trip home for the holidays.
Happiest Season directed by Clea DuVall
Abby’s plans to propose to her girlfriend while at her family’s annual holiday party are upended when she discovers her partner hasn’t come out to her conservative family.
200 Cigarettes directed by Risa Bramon Garcia
This ensemble comedy film follows an array of young people in 1980s New York City on New Year`s Eve.
This holiday season, PANO has curated a list of four comforting films to keep you entertained. For an uplifting documentary on black American holiday traditions, check out MK Asante’s The Black Candle, narrated by Maya Angelou. If you’re in the mood for a wintertime rom-com, choose between Single All the Way and Happiest Season. For a nostalgic New Year’s Eve comedy with a stellar soundtrack, check out Risa Bramon Garcia’s 200 Cigarettes. For more #weekendwatchlist featuring underrepresented filmmakers, head over to PANO’s What to Watch page.
The Black Candle directed by MK Asante
This landmark documentary, narrated by Maya Angelou, delves into the history of Kwanzaa while celebrating the African-American experience.
Single All the Way directed by Michael Mayer
A perpetually single Peter convinces his best friend Nick to pose as his boyfriend during a trip home for the holidays.
Happiest Season directed by Clea DuVall
Abby’s plans to propose to her girlfriend while at her family’s annual holiday party are upended when she discovers her partner hasn’t come out to her conservative family.
200 Cigarettes directed by Risa Bramon Garcia
This ensemble comedy film follows an array of young people in 1980s New York City on New Year`s Eve.
This Fall, PANO has curated a cozy watch list that is perfect for friend and family gatherings. Whether you are looking for a holiday classic, a drama or comedy film, this #weekendwatchlist has four eclectic titles to choose from. For a comforting film to get you in the holiday spirit, check out Home for the Holidays or Greta Gerwig’s Little Women adaptation. If you are in the mood for a star-studded drama with adult themes, check out The Ice Storm directed by Ang Lee. If you are looking for a comedy-drama with cultural significance, check out Spike Lee’s first feature-length film She`s Gotta Have It. For more monthly watchlists, take a look at the Network’s What to Watch page.
#LittleWomen directed by #GretaGerwig
This coming-of-age period drama based on Louisa May Alcott’s novel of the same name chronicles the romantic and personal lives of the March sisters.
#HomefortheHolidays directed by #JodieFoster
At the end of her rope with her career and teenage daughter, a woman reluctantly heads home for Thanksgiving with her chaotic family.
The Ice Storm directed by #AngLee
In a 1970s suburban neighborhood, two dysfunctional families experiment with casual sex while finding their lives unraveling.
#She`s Gotta Have It directed by #SpikeLee
This black-and-white comedy-drama follows Nola Darling as she navigates dating three while coming to terms with her opinion on monogamy.
This Fall, PANO has curated a cozy watch list that is perfect for friend and family gatherings. Whether you are looking for a holiday classic, a drama or comedy film, this #weekendwatchlist has four eclectic titles to choose from. For a comforting film to get you in the holiday spirit, check out Home for the Holidays or Greta Gerwig’s Little Women adaptation. If you are in the mood for a star-studded drama with adult themes, check out The Ice Storm directed by Ang Lee. If you are looking for a comedy-drama with cultural significance, check out Spike Lee’s first feature-length film She`s Gotta Have It. For more monthly watchlists, take a look at the Network’s What to Watch page.
#LittleWomen directed by #GretaGerwig
This coming-of-age period drama based on Louisa May Alcott’s novel of the same name chronicles the romantic and personal lives of the March sisters.
#HomefortheHolidays directed by #JodieFoster
At the end of her rope with her career and teenage daughter, a woman reluctantly heads home for Thanksgiving with her chaotic family.
The Ice Storm directed by #AngLee
In a 1970s suburban neighborhood, two dysfunctional families experiment with casual sex while finding their lives unraveling.
#She`s Gotta Have It directed by #SpikeLee
This black-and-white comedy-drama follows Nola Darling as she navigates dating three while coming to terms with her opinion on monogamy.
