Valley (2020)

In Spike Lee’s She’s Gotta Have It (1986), we follow the love life of powerful female protagonist Nola Darling (Tracy Camilla Johns) and explore the relationship dynamics she has with her partners. She sees three men simultaneously: Greer Childs, (John Canada Terrell) Mars Blackmon (Spike Lee), and Jamie Overstreet (Tommy Redmond Hicks). Though an 80’s film, She’s Gotta Have It is surprisingly progressive with its themes of female sexuality, although at some points in the film it is handled clumsily. Overall Nola is an incredibly compelling character especially for modern women, as we as a society acknowledge female sensuality more and more without the negative stigma.

Paul Thomas Anderson blends tragedy, comedy in 2025 epic, "One Battle After Another."

Emily and Stephanie are back... just add gin and drama.

Lady Bird (Saoirse Ronan) tells her mother (Laurie Metcalf) that she wants to live through something — something that matters.

After years of silence, trauma, and backlash, Rose McGowan tells her own story in this miniseries.

This list was made with the intention of celebrating comedic craft and a love of seeing more women of colour and newcomers on the scene.