And of course, it’s not just about genres and having more strong female leads. It’s about the nuances of storytelling – a diverse range of critics bring an array of perspectives, which is important because stories are appreciated in different ways by different people.

This is why representation matters, and why Chan is helping Stylist launch Under Her Eye, our competition to identify and nurture the next generation of diverse film critics.

As Chastain tweeted in 2016: “Hey #nastywomen – If you love film and are good with a pen, how about becoming a critic?”

You heard her. Read Gemma Chan’s impassioned open letter here – and then find out how you can launch your very own side hustle into the world of film criticism.

Throughout 2018, Stylist is raising the profiles of brilliant women past and present – and empowering future generations to follow their lead – with our Visible Women campaign. See more from Visible Women here.

Why the world needs more female film critics