How Reese’s Book Club Changed Hollywood for Women Begun in 2017, Reese’s Book Club is a powerhouse literary discovery platform – and a way for the actress and producer to source worthwhile material for film and TV. By Lauren O’Neill Ever since Oprah Winfrey began the “Oprah’s Book Club” segment on her chat show in 1996, celebrities have been considered…
The New Barbie Movie Could Be a Feminist Masterpiece For six decades, Mattel’s Barbie doll has been the topic of criticism from feminist theory. Here’s how the new Margot Robbie movie can change views. By Latecia Joiner The upcoming American romantic comedy film, Barbie, has become increasingly anticipated among film analysts and long-time fans alike. While the motion picture isn’t set to release…
In the Silent-Film Era, Hollywood’s Power Players Were Women Female writers, directors, and producers were pioneers of the silent-film era—but were pushed out of the industry as its influence grew. By Naomi McDougall Jones Given the dearth of women among this year’s Oscar nominees for writing and directing, not to mention behind the camera in Hollywood at all, you may be…
Actresses In Their 40s Are Finally Getting Interesting Roles By Helen Lewis In 2019, a 60-year-old Emma Thompson explained her sudden career renaissance. She had spent her youth playing romantic leads, but once she turned 40, she said, she could fill such roles only “in a pinch.” The offers became more limited, the parts smaller: a batty clairvoyant in the Harry Potter series; a wronged…
Asian, Pacific Islanders Lack Representation in Hollywood By David Oliver Asian and Pacific Islanders are scarcely represented in the film industry, according to a new study – and the numbers are more concerning when broken down by gender and sexual orientation. Research from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative found just 44 films featured an Asian or Pacific Islander lead or co-lead, 14 of which…
Ava DuVernay On How Stepping Into Your Power Leaves Room For Changing Your Mind By Vivian Nunez On Thursday, at the 2021 Forbes Power Women’s Summit, Ava DuVernay, award-winning producer, writer and director, shared her definitions of power, creativity, and progress. During her conversation with Moira Forbes, Forbes’ Executive Vice President and President of ForbesWomen, DuVernay said: “I really define…
“It’s the beginning of all this,” she says, meaning more inclusive onscreen representation. “People are starting to figure out that maybe they don’t always cast actors who are super thin. But I know there will be more. I just have to keep going.”
