Why the Box-Office Boycott Against Roman Polanski Worked
The Polish director’s decision, which comes after a #BoycottCesar protest, appears to be a rare case of a box-office boycott that worked.
France’s Oscars Give Roman Polanski Another Pass
The film director who fled rape accusations in the U.S. 40 years ago will present this year’s César awards—prompting social-media users, and one French feminist group, to announce a boycott and protests.
M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Split’ and Hollywood’s Failure on Mental Health
Some mental-health advocates say that M. Night Shyamalan’s new thriller erroneously links mental illness with violence. Below, one of them offers a list of alternate viewing options.
A Museum for Healing Broken Hearts
In Los Angeles, the Museum of Broken Relationships gathers its emotional collection from the public—and, in the process, invites civilians of all classes and backgrounds to heal.
Why Theodore Melfi Chose to Make ‘Hidden Figures’ Over ‘Spider-Man’
The director of America’s No. 1 film explains why a real-life tale of female mathematicians is really a superhero story.
Director Joshua Oppenheimer on Thinking Differently and Challenging Your Assumptions
We spoke to Joshua Oppenheimer about what he recommends reading, watching, and listening to.
Women Made a Lot of Money, Not Movies, for Hollywood in 2016
Though movies with female protagonists like Rogue One and Finding Dory rocked the box office last year, the percentage of women behind the camera on top-grossing films fell.
The Latest Hollywood Pay-Disparity Story Is Just Ridiculous
Natalie Portman is saying Ashton Kutcher was paid three times more than she was on 2011’s No Strings Attached. No, you have not been Punk’d.
Meryl Streep vs. Trump at the Golden Globes
Claire Foy, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Meryl Streep all offered messages of hope for those threatened by the upcoming presidential administration.
Maybelline Signs Manny Gutierrez as Its First Male Ambassador
Manny Gutierrez made history this week — as the first male make-up artist to represent an iconic (and traditionally female) brand.