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Women
fromVulture
1 week ago

Euphoria Recap: Tinseltown

Euphoria's portrayal of women and sex work reflects a misogynistic lens, lacking depth in its storytelling about sexuality and empowerment.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

India fails to pass bill to boost women's representation after delimitation row

The failure followed a fierce debate, with the government accused of an attack on democracy after it tethered a bill reserving one-third of parliamentary seats for women to a wider, controversial exercise of delimitation.
Women
Women
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Australia appoints first female army chief

Australia appoints its first female chief of army, Lieutenant General Susan Coyle, amid efforts to increase female representation in the military.
Independent films
fromInverse
2 weeks ago

Netflix Just Quietly Added The Best, And Most Important, Mission: Impossible Movie

The portrayal of women in spy films has evolved from objectified roles to complex characters, exemplified by Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

10 Exhibitions to See in Upstate New York This April

April exhibitions in Upstate New York showcase diverse artistic expressions, celebrating spring's beauty and resilience through various mediums and themes.
Television
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Why Is Survivor 50 Hiding the Women?

Survivor 50 has started well, but women contestants are receiving significantly less screen time and attention in the edit.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A new Austen drama made me wonder: is the fate of bookish young women really so different today? | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Other Bennet Sister portrays the struggles of an intelligent, bookish girl finding her identity and self-acceptance beyond societal expectations.
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Arts
fromJuxtapoz
5 months ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Bea Scaccia: Mood Swings @ MARUANI MERCIER, Brussels

Paintings show layered adornments enveloping female figures to question beauty tropes, identity, and shifting moods using fairy-tale motifs, motion, and uncanny humor.
Film
fromItsnicethat
5 months ago

Ever thought you might be a bit of a hag? Anna Ginsburg's new short film is for you

Hag rejects conventional female animation tropes, embraces magical realism and jarring colours, and was produced by a largely female crew using traditional 2D techniques.
Film
fromDefector
6 months ago

Diane Keaton's Face Told The Story | Defector

Diane Keaton transformed limited, secondary female roles into dimensional, powerful presences through expressive performance, especially exemplified by her portrayal of Kay in The Godfather.
Film
fromIndieWrap - Independent Film Magazine
7 months ago

At Venice, Maria Soccor's 'Reel Women' Honors Female Voices in Film - IndieWrap

Maria Soccor hosted Reel Women at the Campari Lounge in Venice, uniting industry women to spotlight female perspectives during the Venice Film Festival.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Rosanna Arquette: You pay the price for being outspoken'

During long night shoots, a sense of giddiness emerges around 4am, making the experience memorable. Celebrating the 40-year anniversary of such projects is special.
Film
Film
fromAnOther
9 months ago

Love Me Tender: Vicky Krieps Stars in a Searing Film About Motherhood

Vicky Krieps portrays unconventional female characters confronting societal limitations.
Television
fromWIRED
9 months ago

Parvati Shallow Says RIP to the 'Black Widow' and All That

Parvati Shallow's memoir reflects her transformation and strategies during Survivor, revealing complexities of identity and the politics of female representation in reality television.
Film
fromInverse
9 months ago

40 Years Later, A Shockingly Bad Fantasy Epic Exposed Hollywood's Biggest Flaw

Hollywood took a long time to realize that female-centered blockbusters could be viable commercial and critical investments.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Gender balance in Liberal party should be based on merit' not quotas', says new senator Jess Collins

Quotas for female representation in the Liberal party are criticized by Jess Collins as ineffective for winning against Labor.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Liberal figures push for expiry dates on gender quotas in bid to win party support

Proponents of quotas, including NSW senator Maria Kovacic, say sunset provisions to remove preferential treatment for women must be included in any rule change.
Women
fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago

Scarlett Johansson says she found it 'nerve-racking' to balance being productive with staying creative

Scarlett Johansson reflected on her early rom-com roles, stating they were often unfulfilling, as they catered to the male gaze rather than challenging her as an actor.
Women
fromCreative Bloq
10 months ago

Why I'm indifferent to Sabrina Carpenter's new album artwork

I imagine that as a young female pop star, you're expected to represent all women through your music and image, which leads to intense scrutiny.
Music
Arts
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago

For Lisa Yuskavage, Painting Was Pulling a Pin Out of a Grenade'

Lisa Yuskavage's art confronts societal norms around female representation and sensuality, sparking debate and reflection on gender and visibility in art.
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fromBrooklyn Eagle
11 months ago

PREMIUMReview and Comment: Whitney White reimagines Shakespeare with feminist touch in 'Macbeth in Stride'

Whitney White's 'Macbeth in Stride' is a reimagined rock musical version of Shakespeare's classic, emphasizing themes of ambition and female representation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago

This election, Peter Dutton leaves us, the female Liberal diaspora, in no better place than 2022 | Paula Matthewson

Since the 2022 federal election, the Liberal party has failed to reconnect with female voters, risking further alienation while elevating the hard-right faction.
UK politics
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