- 1. Phoebe Robinson on her Comedy Special, Book Release, and Starting a Publishing Imprint, Tiny Reparations
- (Entertainment)
- ... out in September. Concurrent with those literary successes—which landed her on The New York Times Bestsellers List—Robinson also got her foot in Hollywood’s door with acting gigs in the films Ibiza (2018) ...
- Created on 08 February 2022
- 2. Allies, Take Notes: Jane Fonda’s History of Activism From Civil Rights to Today
- (Feminism)
- Jane Fonda really has been and forever will be that b*tch. The 82-year-old Academy Award winning actress, perhaps best known for her stand-out rolls in films like Barefoot in the Park, 9 to 5 and Book ...
- Created on 03 June 2020
- 3. Anita Hill Asks, How Will Hollywood Keep Workers Safe From Harassment After COVID-19?
- (Feminism)
- Everyone knows Hollywood has a diversity problem. Which is to say, everyone knows Hollywood has white dudes who have been the only ones calling the shots for way, way too long. Before the coronavirus, ...
- Created on 14 May 2020
- 4. Anita Hill Is Continuing To Fight For Survivors
- (Feminism)
- Almost three decades ago, Anita Hill stood up against then-Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas. Today, she continues to fight for survivors — and now, Hill is standing up for women in Hollywood and ...
- Created on 09 January 2020
- 5. Corita Kent Was A Pop-Art Pioneer—And A Catholic Nun
- (Arts)
- ... moved to Hollywood, California, where they settled during the glory days of silent film. Kent was interested in art from a young age. “I can remember always making things, like designing things, paper ...
- Created on 11 March 2019
- 6. McDonald's Workers Strike Against Sexual Harassmen
- (Feminism)
- ... to others at major corporations like CBS, and now Hollywood actresses have filed lawsuits against their CEOs and media moguls,” said Adriana Alvarez, a McDonald’s employee from Chicago. “Now, more than ...
- Created on 20 September 2018
- 7. The Documentary "Half The Picture" Investigates The Status Of Women In Fil
- (Movies)
- ... it frankly, a disgrace. In fact, recently the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission investigated charges that the Hollywood studio system engages in systemic discrimination. Adrion’s documentary explores ...
- Created on 09 July 2018
- 8. Samantha Bee Again Apologizes For Calling Ivanka A "C*nt," But Reiterates Her Point About Immigration: Link Roundu
- (TV)
- Last night on Full Frontal, host Samantha Bee addressed last week’s “feckless cunt” comment and the backlash she received. She apologized again for her language, but joked, “I should have known that ...
- Created on 07 June 2018
- 9. Bill Clinton Says He “Did The Right Thing” With Monica Lewinsky: Link Roundup
- (Feminism)
- Bill Clinton Still Believes He "Did The Right Thing" In an interview on Today, former president Bill Clinton was asked if he would have handled his affair with Monica Lewinsky diifferently in the ...
- Created on 04 June 2018
- 10. The Rival Queens Of Sydney's Ganglan
- (Living)
- At the turn of the 20th century, Sydney was in a battle for its soul. Gangs roamed the streets, and their enemies' lifeless bodies on pavements were a regular sight. Brothels, illegal bars, and gambling ...
- Created on 01 June 2018
- 11. Cynthia Nixon Is Officially Running For Governor Of New York: Link Roundup
- (Feminism)
- ... not only tried diminishing those who spoke out against Weinstein, but backed it up by saying that Hollywood would never change. Oh, and Gilliam also said Matt Damon “got beaten to death” by the movement… ...
- Created on 19 March 2018
- 12. Hundreds Of Hollywood Women Unite To Fight Sexual Harassment In ALL Industries
- (Feminism)
- ... in Hollywood alone, 2018 has got you covered. A few months ago, 300 powerful women in the entertainment industry got together, forming a initiative that aims to end systemic sexual misconduct — harassment, ...
- Created on 02 January 2018
- 13. Why This Whedonite Isn’t Surprised by That Leaked "Wonder Woman" Scrip
- (Movies)
- Wonder Woman is doing well for herself right now, kicking ass and shattering glass (ceilings, that is) both onscreen and off. Weeks after the eponymous film’s debut, money is still coming in at a steady ...
- Created on 28 June 2017
- 14. These 12 Photographs Capture The History Of Knitting
- (Living)
- ... photographers been able to document these knitters, and their circles, in action — from Hollywood movie stars to Victorian ladies. In her new book, People Knitting: A Century of Photographs, author Barbara ...
- Created on 20 October 2016
- 15. How Lauren Greenfield Shed A Light On America's Aristocracy With 'Queen Of Versailles': 52 Weeks of Directo
- (Movies)
- ... to support that work. They gave me the first National Geographic development grant.” The series of pictures became Greenfield’s debut monograph, Fast Forward: Growing Up in the Shadow of Hollywood. ...
- Created on 08 September 2016
- 16. 'Suicide Squad' Reviews Are In and It's Unanimous: The Movie Is A Sexist, Sloppy Me
- (Movies)
- The recent hype surrounding the release of DC Comics’ latest film, Suicide Squad, has been overwhelming. Expectations were sky high; everyone was asking, “could this be the DC film that finally tops ...
- Created on 03 August 2016
- 17. How Yim Soon-Rye Became A Leader Of Korean New Wave: 52 Weeks Of Directors
- (Movies)
- While not a common name in Hollywood, Yim Soon-rye (or Soon-rye Yim) is a director from Incheon, South Korea. She is one of the few female filmmakers to be considered part of the Korean New Wave Cinema, ...
- Created on 28 July 2016
- 18. How Amma Asante Saw Her Own Story In "Belle": 52 Weeks Of Director
- (Movies)
- 2009 did not get off to a good start for Amma Asante. Within a couple of weeks, three projects she was commissioned to write and direct collapsed. A couple were Hollywood studio projects and the third ...
- Created on 21 April 2016
- 19. 52 Weeks Of Directors
- (Movies)
- ... are for women in Hollywood and when the number of female directed films recognized during awards season is so low it's almost negative, it is important to remind young women about the work that is being ...
- Created on 28 January 2016
- 20. Geena Davis Offers Screenwriters Two Steps To Make Hollywood Less Sexist
- (Movies)
- Geena Davis has been increasing awareness on Hollywood sexism for over ten years with her foundation, the Institute on Gender in Media. The research-based institute has commissioned the largest body ...
- Created on 11 December 2013
