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Oscar Nominated Star Of Roma Stands Up For Domestic Workers
Yalitza Aparicio exclaims “The world contains many faces, such as mine, that have yet to be seen.”
Video: Over 10 of the Most Empowering Female Grammy Winners
After a lack of female nominees at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards, more than half of the nominees for the 61st Annual Grammy Awards were women. In celebration of that, here are some of the most powerful speeches and female Grammy winners over the years.
Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy’s First Rain Is Darkly Refreshing
Completely disowning superhero cliches, The Umbrella Academy dances – literally and figuratively – away from the frequented domain of its predecessors.
Video: Are the Oscars against Talented Female Directors?
For Oscars 2019, no female directors were nominated for the “Best Director” category, even though multiple amazing movies were directed by female directors. Has the #timesup movement expired?
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’: Rami Malek’s Oscar Nomination Cannot Be Hurt By Bryan Singer
Deserving of an Academy Award – Yes? Should be blamed for the director’s actions? – NO. Malek was not responsible for the director’s actions and hurting Rami because of it, sets a negative precedent, which will be dangerous for cinema and every other industry, in the years to come.
‘Bird Box’ Starring Sandra Bullock Sparks Oscars Debate
Though not receiving any nominations, Bird Box has been at the center of a contentious debate involving several Hollywood contemporaries. The silver screen standard: a dated rule or a right of passage?
Mary Poppins Returns as Emily Blunt: A Kite That Soars on the Breeze of its Predecessor
Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and the supporting cast deliver captivating performances. While the melodies sound familiar and invoke the original’s happy-go-lucky aura, the reimagining fails to hit the same high note.
The Favourite – Olivia Colman Wins With Eccentric Period Film Supported By Rachel Weisz & Emma Stone
Stunningly written female protagonists behave as multi-faceted humans rather than mere decorations. The brilliance of this film comes from what they do with gender roles. In this film, interestingly, it is the men who are relegated to be the ornamental background players, existing only to support the women while they do the scheming and powerplay.
Why Scarlett Johansson Should Play Transgender Role in “Rub and Tug”
Facing backlash regarding her casting as transgender male and crime kingpin Dante “Tex” Gill, Johansson has abandoned the role. Hollywood’s race towards equal representation holds major implications for the future of the dramatic arts.
Netflix’s Roma – An Alfonso Cuaron Masterpiece Set For Predicted Oscar Wins
Diverse leading actors should be the norm and not the exception. Based 90% on Alfonso Cuarón’s own experiences growing up in Mexico, Roma explores the story of a family falling apart and coming back together again as told through the eyes of a maid in the 1970s.
A Star Is Born: Lady Gaga Compared To Previous “Stars”
The coveted role and right of passage that connects Janet Gaynor, Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand, and Lady Gaga. Each time A Star Is Born takes to the screen, the rising starlet gazing into the mirror sees a new reflection.
Mandy – Probably One Of The Best Performances By Nicolas Cage
A Film That Did Not Receive The Recognition And Appreciation It Deserved.
