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Viola Davis Speaks About Beautiful Creatures and Black Characters in 2013

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Viola Davis’s latest film, Beautiful Creatures comes out today. Based on a YA novel, the film follows a teen girl, Lena (Alice Englert) who moves to a small Southern town. At her new high school she falls for Ethan (Alden Ehrenreich), who is longing to escape small town life. The two uncover secrets about their families, their histories and their town as supernatural occurrences begin to happen around them.

By Kerensa Cadenas
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February 15, 2013 11:30 AM
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Talking with Maggie Gyllenhaal about Won't Back Down

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I'm a bit obsessed with this film. My obsession stems from the fact that we have a film with two previous women with Oscar nominations in it (three if you count Holly Hunter in her supporting role) that has basically been dumped, and has allowed the teachers union to have the upper hand in creating the public and press narrative of the film.

By Melissa Silverstein
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October 19, 2012 3:25 PM
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Viola Davis and Maggie Gyllenhaal Court Controversy With Won't Back Down

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When was the last time there was a movie that focused on two women (or more) both over 30 that opened on 2,500 screens? I count three in the last two years. Earlier this year there was Joyful Noise starring Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton (which wasn't a big success.) And last year there were the megahits Bridesmaids and The Help.

By Melissa Silverstein
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September 27, 2012 11:40 AM
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Trailer Watch: Beautiful Creatures - Starring Alice Englert and Viola Davis

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By Kerensa Cadenas
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September 21, 2012 9:30 AM
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Quote of the Day: "Why? Why? Why? Don't they want the money?

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That is the quote Meryl Streep uttered Tuesday night at the annual Women in Film Crystal + Lucy Awards. She was onstage to present Viola Davis with her Crystal Award for Excellence in Film.

By Melissa Silverstein
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June 14, 2012 10:45 AM
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Jenna Elfman to Host Women in Film 2012 Crystal + Lucy Awards June 12

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Actress Jenna Elfman who will return to TV next season as the First Lady in the comedy 1600 Penn will be the host of the annual Crystal + Lucy Awards. If I lived in LA I would so be at this event supporting the work of Women in Film. It's one of the rare occasions to celebrate women in the business.

By Melissa Silverstein
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June 7, 2012 1:53 PM
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Viola Davis Gets Honorary Degree from Providence College

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Viola Davis received an honorary doctorate degree from Providence College. She also gave the commencement address.

By Melissa Silverstein
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May 25, 2012 12:28 PM
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Trailer Watch: Won't Back Down

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This is my kind of movie. It stars Maggie Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis, and Holly Hunter. Look for it in Theatres September 28.

By Melissa Silverstein
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May 18, 2012 9:19 AM
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Guest Post: Trouble in Hollywood - Hunger Games Fans Resort to Racist Tweets

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The first installment of the highly anticipated The Hunger Games trilogy finally made its way to the silver screen, earning an historic $155 million its opening weekend. While fans cheered on Katniss Everdreen—the strong and self-sufficient blue-eyed, blond hair Anglo heroine fighting for her survival, others were disturbed by the casting of Rue, a 13-year-old-girl also competing in the futuristic gladiator-type games. Their distress wasn't because the adorable Amandla Stenberg's acting was subpar—it was because of the color of her skin.

By Mariana Ashley
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March 30, 2012 10:45 AM
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Viola Davis to Play Congresswoman Barbara Jordan

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Maybe this could be the one to put Viola Davis up on the stage on Oscar night with a win in her column. Several reports state that Davis is circling to star in and produce a biopic on the trailblazing Texas Congresswoman -- Barbara Jordan. Jordan was a leader in the civil rights movement and was the first black woman elected to the House from the South.

By Melissa Silverstein
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March 12, 2012 12:00 PM
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