This week’s women-focused lineup features the comeback of Jessica Jones (starring BUST’s current cover subject Krysten Ritter!), the Academy Awards, and fresh tracks from the Breeders. Just a heads-up: we haven’t personally read, watched, or listened to every item; when we have, we’ll include a link or a note if it’s in print.
FILM
Red Sparrow
Jennifer Lawrence plays a Russian spy in this thriller helmed by Francis Lawrence. (We haven’t screened it, but reviews mention multiple graphic depictions of rape and sexual assault, so proceed with caution.) Opens Friday, March 2.
Chasing Great
Michelle Walshe and Justin Pemberton co-direct this documentary centered on rugby star Richie McCaw. Hits theaters Friday, March 2.
TELEVISION
Jessica Jones
The second season of Jessica Jones arrives on Netflix Thursday, March 8. Get a preview of our chat with Krysten Ritter right here.
The Oscars
Find out which films take home Academy Awards on Sunday, March 4. We’re cheering for Get Out, Lady Bird, I, Tonya, and… well, many more.
MUSIC
All The Nerve by The Breeders
The Breeders’ first album in nearly ten years is “a venerable work of art, complete with unique and unpredictable stop-and-go chord progressions and lyrics that linger in your mind,” according to BUST. Drops Friday, March 2. Check the full review in BUST’s February/March print edition.
How to Socialize & Make Friends by Camp Cope
This second LP from Melbourne indie rock trio Camp Cope is “a welcome nod to the past and a spark of hope for the music industry’s future,” BUST notes. Available Friday, March 2. See BUST’s February/March print issue for the review.
Historian by Lucy Dacus
Lucy Dacus’ sophomore album “teeters between pop-leaning folk and fuzzed-out indie rock, building layers and mixed tempos,” writes BUST. Out Friday, March 2. Read the review in BUST’s February/March print issue.
BOOKS
Without A Net, edited by Michelle Tea
The updated edition of Without A Net, curated by Michelle Tea, delves into “the female experience of growing up working-class,” featuring essays from Eileen Myles, Shell Feijo, Silas Howard, and others. Available now. Read our review here.
My Body, My Words, edited by Loren Kleinman and Amye Archer
This essay anthology centered on the body includes contributions from Beverly Donofrio, Martha Frankel, Abigail Thomas, and more. Out now. Read an excerpt here.
Brazen by Penelope Bagieu
Graphic novelist Penelope Bagieu honors rebellious women from history—such as Josephine Baker and Nellie Bly—in this striking volume. Releases Tuesday, March 6.
Top photo: Jessica Jones/Netflix
More from BUST
- Women-Focused Highlights: February 23–March 1, 2018
- Women-Focused Highlights: February 16–22, 2018
- Women-Focused Highlights: February 9–15, 2018
Erika W. Smith is BUST’s digital editorial director. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @erikawynn and reach her at erikawsmith@bust.com.
