Tag: Women
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The First Asian-American on US Currency: Who’s Anna May Wong?
Anna May Wong was a talented actress and a fashion icon and still had to fight for everything she had due to hatred and racism.
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‘Men’ Disappoints with a Flat Examination of Misogyny
Despite its simple premise, “imagine being a woman,” the horror behind “Men” feels fueled by a hollow understanding of the insidiousness of misogyny.
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I’m a Friend Of Dorothy – Judy Garland as a Gay Icon
A code adopted by gay men and LGBTQ+ individuals in general to subtly disclose your identity to another, “friend of Dorothy” is widely considered to originate with Judy Garland.
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No Race, No Gender, Only People – Unbiased Casting
Hiring bias is something that’s rampant in all industries (even unconscious bias). But writing a script totally neutral not only opens the door for more diverse actors, but also for characters that are people first.
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I’ve Got A ‘Crush’ On You…And I’m Not Too Old To Say It
Hulu’s ‘Crush’ leaves you giddy, light, hopeful, and, yes, all crushed out on the possibility of what? You got it, your next crush.
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‘Stargirl’ Shows Self Expression Among Teenagers
Self expression among teenagers is explored in the live adaptation of Jerry Spinelli’s novel of the same name.
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‘Alice’ Doesn’t Live Here Anymore
‘Alice’ is a genre trifecta: one part revenge drama, one part historical account, one part throwback to Blaxploitation—kinda ‘Django’ meets ‘Roots’ meets ‘Foxy Brown.’
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Russian Doll Season 2: A Bit Late to the Party
The second season arrives over three years after its first. While late on arrival, most audience members will be happy.
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The Drama Continues in ‘Tall Girl 2’
The story continues in ‘Tall Girl 2’ as Jodi finds herself playing the lead role in the school’s musical production.
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‘Being the Ricardos’: A Match Made in TV Heaven
Desi Arnaz was an innovator in television and Lucille Ball was a sketch comedy clairvoyant of sorts; ‘Being the Ricardos’ focuses on their genius as a couple, but shies away from the interracial aspect of their marriage.