In the 1940s and 1950s, lesbian dance clubs emerged as vital spaces that went far beyond their primary function of providing a venue for dancing. For many women, these clubs represented a lifeline—a sanctuary where they could find solace, acceptance, and a sense of belonging within a community that understood and celebrated their identities.

One of the most interesting periods in literary history was the day of pulp fiction. The kind of books and magazines created during this era were not only different in appearance, but also quite unique in their subject matter and delivery of the stories found inside. Even all these years later, talk of pulp cover […]

Widely considered to be the first Film Noir ever directed by a woman, The Hitch-Hiker is a taut thriller by Ida Lupino. Lupino was never one to shy away from serious and controversial subject matter in her films. Here is an excellent representation of her directorial talents - The Hitch-Hiker. Lupino co-wrote the screenplay.

In 2012, Helen Mirren took on the role of Alma Reville in the Hollywood release, "Hitchcock." The actress talks about the experience and what it was like to portray Alma Reville.

Throughout her career, Alma Reville was credited with over 30 screenwriting credits. Eleven of those were co-writing credits from "The Constant Nymph" in 1928 to "It’s in the Bag" in 1945. Twelve of her credits were on her own without her husband, Alfred Hitchcock. They include "A Romance of Seville" (1929), "The Outsider" (1931), and […]