In 2017 I heard about and decided to take on the 52 Films By Women challenge. The idea was to watch 52 films that were directed by women in order to raise awareness about female directors. At the time I was averaging around a film per day (now a little over 1.5 per day…), so I thought it would be easy, fun, and perhaps educational. I made it, but to my surprise it took genuine effort. Along the way, I found that I was expanding my palette, venturing further afield from my comfort genres of horror and science fiction to enjoy comedies, documentaries, and dramas. I even sparked a lasting interest in silent film (where female directors practically flourished, comparatively)!