After ‘Wonder Woman’ flew high, ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ plummets
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It renders everything that made Diana an appealing hero in her solo film — her unapologetic femininity, her compassion, her strength — depressingly inert.
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Iconic roles we’d like to see Beyoncé in after Nala in ‘The Lion King’
What could be better than Beyoncé stepping into beloved film roles? Here are four iconic roles we at the Clog are ready to see Beyoncé play after Nala.
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The Clog’s power ranking of female superheroes
Though a majority of female superheroes were created by male writers and artists, they never fail to empower women from all backgrounds and all parts of the world. To all the women out there, on this International Women’s Day, just remember that you’re all superheroes in your own way.
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‘Aquaman’ rides wave of submarine CGI spectacle
Now, with “Aquaman,” that score is slightly improved, as James Wan’s submarine, superhero spectacular rides a wave of impressive visuals, compensating for an at times messy, overly ambitious screenplay.
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DC Comics takes on mental health in ‘Heroes in Crisis’ issue one
In DC Comics’ latest comic book limited series, “Heroes in Crisis,” the trauma of fighting crime casts a long shadow: At a clandestine hospital, superheroes get treated for post-traumatic stress disorder. But when its patients are murdered, it’s up to Wonder Woman, Superman and Batman to find the killer.
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Local female filmmakers pave path toward on-screen gender representation
In this year’s awards season, Hollywood recognized sexual misconduct in the industry, and the absence of female narratives.
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Lessons to remember from Barbie this National Barbie Day
Besides shaping generations as one of the most iconic toys, Barbie has taught us many life lessons that we’d like to recount this National Barbie Day.
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Cory Finley and Anya Taylor-Joy on the arduous journey from play to film in ‘Thoroughbreds’
“A lot of the decisions I made in adapting the screenplay were made from the sole point of view of making it as nonplaylike as possible,” Finley explained.
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Representation in fandoms matters now more than ever
There is no excuse for this continued resistance to diversity. Everyone should have heroes who look like them. Every kid deserves that.
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Writing my wrong: On journalistic accountability and responsibility
Just because our job is to quickly analyze and critique does not mean ignorance is an excuse.
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