What’s the Problem When Black British Actors Play Americans?
There are deeper questions than whether they’re taking jobs from black African Americans.
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Steven Mnuchin Apologizes for ‘Lego Batman Movie’ Plug
Though the comment was made in jest, watchdogs likened it to Kellyanne Conway’s plug for Ivanka Trump’s fashion line.
Is Emma Watson’s Belle the Feminist Heroine 2017 Deserves?
Pacific Standard asks a few critics of the first film to re-appraise Disney’s new live-action adaptation.
‘Power Rangers’ Lands Russia’s Strictest Movie Rating After Queer-Character Controversy
On Friday, a Russian film distributor changed the new Power Rangers reboot’s rating from 16+ to the more…
Chinawood: Two Big Brands—‘Hollywood’ and ‘Made in China’—Merge Into One
Superheroes over superstitious narratives, a celebration of socialist core values, and more strong female leads: Predicting the future…
Disney Announces Its First-Ever ‘Gay Moment’ in a Movie
But some warn not to get too excited, as the scene involves the comic-relief character, LeFou.
The Oscar Nominees That Matter Most in 2017
Whether they win at the Dolby Theatre or not, these worthy (and often beautiful) films have already gotten viewers talking about social justice.
A Recent History of Hollywood Diversity
Our timeline shows that, two years after the #OscarsSoWhite hashtag took off, the movie industry is still hiring and portraying few women and minorities.
This Year We’re Giving Awards to the Academy Awards
We’re honoring the best, boldest, and most ridiculous of this year’s political speechmaking at the Oscars.
Are the Oscars Still So White?
Bringing true representation to Hollywood requires that we pay attention more than one night a year. By Brandon…