Female Superheroes Are Not Necessarily Feminist Heroes
Superheroines like Wonder Woman are on the rise, but more female superheroes do not guarantee a gender-equal society.
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The Movie Version of Donald Trump Was Way More Fun
The apolitical politician has been a recurring character—and hero—in many films.
‘Spotlight’ Gets Investigative Journalism Right
Unlike many films about reporters, Spotlight accurately depicts the frustrations and joys of breaking a big story, from the drudgery of spreadsheets to the electric thrill of revelatory interviews.
The True ‘Bridge of Spies’ Story Is Even Stranger Than Fiction
Steven Spielberg's movie captures the essence of the Cold War in the tale of a man whose "legend" was so encompassing, U.S. agents did not learn his true identity until the Soviet Union started to collapse.
LGBT Film: Still Suffering From Baby-Step Syndrome
After marriage equality, LGBTQ cinema is in flux—and Hollywood has been slow to adapt.
‘Mustang’: A Feminist Fairy Tale Sticks It to the Turkish Patriarchy
Director Deniz Gamze Ergüven on critiquing oppression—and shooting a subversive film on the run.
A Sex Comedy About Domestic Violence in India
Writer-director Leena Yadav talks about injecting Sex in the City-style humor into a movie about a crisis in women's rights.
Is Hollywood Starting to Care About Its Lack of Diversity?
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has promised some changes.
America Loves Diverse Movies, So Why Isn’t Hollywood Making Them?
Research on diversity and the film industry suggests studios are shooting themselves in the foot by promoting and awarding too many stories about white men.
‘The Forest’ Plays Suicide for Cheap Scares
The latest horror film "based on a true story" is a case study in culturally insensitive Hollywood marketing.