Women and Hollywood

Guest Post: Bold Broads and Daring Dames: An Interview with Kim Krizan

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Kim Krizan is an Academy Award-nominated writer of the films Before Sunrise and Before Sunset. She appeared as an actress in the films Slacker, Dazed and Confused, and Waking Life. She wrote the critically-acclaimed graphic novel Zombie Tales: 2061. Kim earned a Master's degree in literature and became an Anais Nin scholar. She teaches creative writing classes for UCLA Extension. Kim recently released her first book, Original Sins: Trade Secrets of the Femme Fatale (Los Angeles 2013).

By Ann Baldwin
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May 17, 2013 10:08 AM
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Review Roundup: The Bling Ring - Directed by Sofia Coppola

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Sofia Coppola's The Bling Ring opened up Un Certain Regard at Cannes and the reviews of the film are coming in. Here's a roundup of reviews of the film.

By Kerensa Cadenas
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May 16, 2013 1:30 PM
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2013 Cannes News- Part 1

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Some news coming out of Cannes

By Melissa Silverstein
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May 16, 2013 12:00 PM
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First Trailer: FX's The Bridge - Created by Meredith Stiehm

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Earlier this year, FX announced the 13 episode pick up of Meredith Stiehm's The Bridge, an adaptation of Bron about the Denmark/Sweden border.

By Kerensa Cadenas
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May 16, 2013 11:00 AM
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Rashida Jones Makes Directorial Debut with Sara Bareilles 'Brave' Music Video

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Rashida Jones announced her directorial debut with Sara Bareilles' "Brave" music video on Twitter earlier this week.. It's a bright, poppy song with an equally uplifting video to match.

By Kerensa Cadenas
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May 16, 2013 10:11 AM
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New Poster for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

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We previously reported our excitement and lack of patience for November 22nd to roll around with the unveiling of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire trailer last month.

By Kerensa Cadenas
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May 15, 2013 2:00 PM
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Lucy Liu Talks About Racism in Hollywood

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Lucy Liu graces the cover of online fashion magazine, Net-A-Porter's Graphic Issue. Liu discusses some of the usual interview tropes--her sense of style, relationship status and her hit CBS show Elementary, where she plays Joan Watson--a decidedly modern and most interesting twist on the typical Sherlock Holmes story.

By Kerensa Cadenas
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May 15, 2013 1:00 PM
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France vs. US - What Do Movie Stars Looks Like?

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As the Cannes Film Festival kicks off here is an infographic from French TV (and in French) that breaks down the difference between the US and French film industries.

By Melissa Silverstein
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May 15, 2013 11:45 AM
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Why Women in Power Positions Matter

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While we are stil digesting the bad news from yesterday with the release of statistics on the low amount of women onscreen in films, TV continues to be the bright spot regarding women's representation onscreen. But as the film study showed, having women in leadership behinds the scenes matters to what we see onscreen, and the recently renewed Nashville is a sterling example of the importance of women's leadership.

By Melissa Silverstein
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May 15, 2013 11:00 AM
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Sundance: Tribeca Film & Well Go Pick Up Francesca Gregorini's Emanuel And The Truth About Fishes

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After premiering at Sundance earlier this year, Tribeca Film and Well Go have picked up Francesca Gregorini's Emanuel And The Truth About Fishes.

By Kerensa Cadenas
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May 15, 2013 10:00 AM
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