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Report: Television Violence Against Women On The Rise
Studies about pop culture are important because television helps to influence what we perceive as "normal" in our society. Today, the Parents Television Council reports an increase in depicted violence against women on television - which carry real life implications. More »The Hangover: Funny, Racist, Sexist?
Mohican Son
Wondering what happened to Madeline Stowe? Well, she's reinvented herself as a writer/director. Her first project: A drama about a woman (Weisz) attacked by Comanches and rescued by a frontiersman (Jackman). Hmm. [Variety]The Cosby Show's Rudy Wanted To Play A Hooker, Okay?
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A Wall Street Journal piece titled "Stripping Your Way To Success" begins: "Marisa Tomei hopes to join the host of actresses honored for playing strippers and prostitutes." Hopes to be part of that crew? Really? More »No Girls Allowed
Ugh: "Twentieth Century Fox has pushed back the release of Sandra Bullock romantic comedy 'All About Steve' from March 6 to the fall rather than risk saturating the market with too many femme-driven pics." [Variety]Are "Strange Girls" The New Manic Pixies?
In a review of Uninvited, a new horror movie opening this Friday, New York Times writer and culture critic Terrence Rafferty explores the “strange girl” trope that has become common in books and film. More »Jennifer's Body Gets A Release Date
Good news for Diablo Cody fans! A release date has been set for Jennifer’s Body, the satirical demon-possessed cheerleader movie penned by the Oscar winning writer.Hollywood Awards Victim-Playing Actresses With Golden Globe Nominations
Well, the 2009 Golden Globes nominees were announced this morning, so it's time for a new edition Hookers, Victims & Doormats*. (With the hope that you will weigh in!) The award-worthy roles, after the jump. More »Manic Pixie Dream Girls Are The Scourge Of Modern Cinema
Portrayal Of Sexuality In Mamma Mia!: Insulting Or Inspiring?
Sarah Jessica Parker Shows Range By Playing Wealthy, White New York Woman
Hollywood's Women Problem Is A Case Of Arrested Development
"Woman-Girl Syndrome": Hollywood's Latest Malady
Ellen Page To Star As One Of English Literature's Saddest Sacks
Angela Bassett: Boarding The ER Ship To Troubletown
Tilda Swinton To Feel "Irreparable Consequences" In I Am Love
Halle Berry Will Suffer In Black And White In Frankie And Alice
Allison Janney Taps Into That Other Hollywood Stereotype: The Shrew
Portman Muscles In On Knightley's Period-Piece Turf
Hookers, Victims, & Doormats