TOMORROW MARKS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY, SUPPORTING HOW A 'BALANCED WORLD IS A BETTER WORLD.' WE AGREE AND TO CELEBRATE WE'RE LOOKING BACK ON THE TRANSFORMATION OF HOLLYWOOD FOR FEMALES.Women can be fierce, strong, multitaskers and more, but in Hollywood numbers, female leaders used to translate into low budget and co-stars. Women roles used to consist solely of the girlfriend, the mother or the lover. With the growth of social media and after years of hard work and non-stop campaigns, Hollywood started casting and giving leadership roles to women with strong female characters. So as we celebrate Women’s Day today, we've named some amazing female women movies everyone should have in their watchlist. Captain Marvel (2019) If you're a Marvel fan, you probably have already heard and know everything about this movie. The woman-leading role features Carol Danvers, who becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes. As the earth becomes a galactic battlefield between two different alien races, it's up to her to save the day. With stars such as Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson and many more, this movie has set a lot of expectations. Captain Marvel is currently screening across cinemas so make sure you don't miss out! bird box (2018)An unknown force hits the earth and kills most of the world's population. With no knowledge of it except that if you look at it, you will be driven mad and eventually take your own life, a mother and her two children make a desperate trip. Blindfolded, she and her family have to follow a dangerous path in search of safety. Birdbox is available to watch on Netflix. OCEAN'S 8 (2018)Danny Ocean's younger sister Debbie gathers an exclusive all-female crew who are attempting to pull off 'the heist of the century' at New York City's star-studded annual Met Gala. Featuring Sandra Bullock, Rihanna, Anne Hathaway and Cate Blanchett, this film is all for women empowerment and badass moves. Isn’t it Romantic (2019)If comedy is more your kind of movie, this movie will be a must watch for you! Rebel Wilson takes on the role of Natalie, a New York architect, who has an encounter with a mugger and wakes up to discover that her life has suddenly become her worst nightmare - a romantic comedy - and she is the leading lady. Isn’t It Romantic is available on Netflix now. I Feel Pretty (2018)'I Feel Pretty' is a comedy exploring questions and problems in society. Amy Schumer stars as a woman struggling with insecurity, but after an accident, wakes up believing she is the most beautiful and capable woman on the planet. However, in this society, she quickly realizes that nothing in her appearance had actually changed. What does she do about it? I Feel Pretty is available on Netflix to watch. CHOCOLAT (2000)Chocolat is a classic drama romance which deals with issues around women. When a woman and her daughter decide to open up a chocolate store in a small village in France, across the street from the local church, they face a lot of negativity. As she begins to work her magic to help those around her, the townspeople are soon won over by her exuberance and her delicious chocolates - except for the mayor, who is determined to shut her down. The Hate You Give (2018)The Hate You Give is a movie based on an Angie Thomas novel about a young girl named Star. Star witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. With the pressure of all sides of the community, Star must find her voice and stand up for what's right. This movie is not raising sexism issues but talks about a lot of problems in society and government system inequality. The help (2011)Set in Mississippi during the 1960s, Skeeter, an aspiring author during the civil rights movement, decides to write a book based on the African American maids point of view against the white families they work for. Along the way, unlikely friendships are forged, a new sisterhood emerges, and everyone in town has a thing or two to say. Wonder Woman (2017)Gal Gadot plays the role of Princess Diana, an Amazonian that was raised in a sheltered all-female island who has trained to become a warrior. When a pilot crashes and speaks of conflict against the outside world, Diane takes on the fight against the war as she discovers her full powers and true destiny. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (2017)The classic childhood fairytale has recently been remade where Emma Watson takes on the role of Belle. Following the story of the heartless prince who is cursed by a witch to be a monster until he finds true love, the rest is well known. It is always a pleasure to watch a classic fairytale coming to our screens again, and this one is no different! natasa korfiotouFeature Writer for INSYNC-MK
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