Even Superhuman Isn't Enough: What Supergirl Taught Me About My Own Film
by Jane Larkin - July 27, 2026 After scrolling platforms online, I’ve come across heavy criticism of the recent Supergirl film. I’ve also come across insightful articles looking into why women in capes need to work twice as hard. Superheroes, as long as they have a penis, are allowed to exist in mediocrity, but female superheroes are heavily criticised. I have had a very recent, personal experience that has faced this sexist dilemma. I am a filmmaker, so am used to cinephiles - and healthy...
