Local female filmmakers pave path toward on-screen gender representation
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In this year’s awards season, Hollywood recognized sexual misconduct in the industry, and the absence of female narratives.
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‘The Beguiled’ subverts male gaze through Sofia Coppola’s powerhouse direction
“The Beguiled” is a true testament to the woman behind the camera — a film with inspired visuals and masterful performances, and which imparts a needed feminist stamp on a story (the 1971 film starring Clint Eastwood, based on Thomas Cullinan’s novel of the same name) originally known for its pulp alone.
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‘The Bling Ring’ examines celebrity-obsessed culture
The story would sound utterly unbelievable — if it weren’t true. Between 2008 and 2009, a gang of affluent teenagers — nicknamed “The Bling Ring” by the media — stole more than $3 million in clothing, handbags, jewelry and cash from the homes of Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Rachel Bilson
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