There’s an early scene in the musician biopic RESPECT where the mother of a young Aretha Franklin, sensing her daughter’s difficult path ahead, warns that she must “never fear any man” and that “your daddy doesn’t own your voice.” Sadly, for much of her life, Aretha Franklin would be justified in having a great deal […]

In honor of Labor Day, this month we have chosen to highlight films that portray the heroic efforts of women in the workplace. Now if we could just do something about that lousy minimum wage. AMY’S PICKS: ERIN BROCKOVICH (Available on Amazon Prime and Hulu): Julia Roberts won an Academy Award for her brilliant performance […]

Growing older can be a daunting experience for a woman no matter her status in life or how she earns a living. But, let’s face it, in the entertainment industry it can be even more challenging. And for actresses over the age of 35, it’s an especially hostile environment. Many performers are put out to […]