November 13, 2026 3,496 views

In Shana Feste’s Films, Gender-Flipping Cinema’s ‘Tradition of Celebrating Damaged Men’ Is Its Own Reward

By David Okonkwo
Her Jessica Chastain-starring Netflix drama "Heartland" is the latest entry in Feste's distinct canon. It's a space where, she tells IndieWire, women aren't "unlikable," they're just more nuanced, more complicated, and way more able to get shit done.
Her Jessica Chastain-starring Netflix drama "Heartland" is the latest entry in Feste's distinct canon. It's a space where, she tells IndieWire, women aren't "unlikable," they're just more nuanced, more complicated, and way more able to get shit done.