A review by agnexperience
Backwards and in Heels: The Past, Present and Future of Women Working in Film by Alicia Malone

4.0

I've been following Alicia Malone's indie film reviews for many years, it's great to see that she can bring her strengths to writing as well. The book is thoroughly enjoyable and accessible even if you're not a film historian. I was most intrigued by the bits about women in early Hollywood and the gender disparity in the modern film industry, especially in the behind-the-scenes roles. Spoiler alert: the numbers are a lot worse than I thought. I also appreciate the intersectionality that permeates the discussion.

Why 4(.5) stars? It could have been longer, I wanted even more stories from more viewpoints. And maybe some more on the author's own experiences, I think she's a bit too modest here.
And the text isn't justified (aligned left), which bothered me at first :D But that's my personal demon to fight.