This isn't quite what you were asking about but many people have pointed out how Kathryn Bigelow's films are often a form of revisionist action (male) film. Lots of cops, violence, etc. Unfortunately, except for the sublime Near Dark and bits of Strange Days, they're all pretty dull. There are also a few women directors working in low-budget films doing male-associated genres like erotic thrillers and action films, Katt Shea Rubin is the only name that pops to mind right now. ---- To signoff SCREEN-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF SCREEN-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]