1971 - Wanda
Movie of the Year: 1971
Wanda
Rediscovering Wanda (1971) – A Landmark of Feminist Cinema
In this episode of Movie of the Year, the Taste Buds—Mike, Ryan, and Greg—begin their deep dive into 1971 cinema with Barbara Loden’s raw, groundbreaking film, Wanda. Once dismissed and now celebrated as a cornerstone of feminist filmmaking, Wanda (1971) captures the alienation and quiet rebellion of a woman trying to survive in a world that refuses to see her.
For movie lovers and film historians alike, this episode explores how Wanda transformed independent film, redefined the female gaze, and…
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