Movies, Disney, Liu Yifei, Mulan By Princess Weekes on Mon,3:39 While I was first introduced to the story of Mulan through the animated movie, the live-action version potentially being closer to the original ballad could be a really great change. Movies, Jon Watts, Kevin Feige, Spider-Man: Far From Home, The MCU By Kate Gardner on Mon,2:18 Secret Wars storyline, anyone? News, gender gap, women in sports, Women's World Cup By Vivian Kane on Mon,2:14 If it were an argument of "equal pay for equal ratings" or "equal pay for equal revenue," the women's team would be paid far more than the men. Movies, Joaquin Phoenix, Joker, Todd Phillips By Chelsea Steiner on Mon,2:04 The 1980s-set crime thriller is part of a new wave of DC films that exist outside the DCEU, allowing more unique, filmmaker-driven stories that aren't beholden to a multi-film arc. Movies, Disney, Halle Bailey, The Little Mermaid By Princess Weekes on Mon,1:32 Since the news broke that Grown-ish actress and singer Halle Bailey was going to be starring as Ariel from 'The Little Mermaid,' the discourse has not stopped. AMP Featured, Movies, Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man: Far From Home, the blip By Kaila Hale-Stern on Mon,1:04 Spider-Man: Far From Home introduced the term "the Blip" into the Marvel Cinematic Universe canon. Here's what differentiates it from the widely-used "the Snap." AMP Featured, TV, female characters, Netflix, Stranger Things By Kate Gardner on Mon,12:50 Stranger Things has always had a bit of a problem with women. Eleven has had some great moments, but too often Joyce, Nancy, and Max are treated like secondary characters by the narrative. AMP Featured, Movies, Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Maleficent 2: Mistress of Evil, Michelle Pfeiffer By Princess Weekes on Mon,11:56 So when I jokingly said that the upcoming Maleficent sequel would be about Angelina Jolie and Michelle Pfeiffer fighting over Elle Fanning, I didn't realize how right I was gonna be. Movies, Hayao Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli By Princess Weekes on Mon,11:29 The 1995 Studio Ghibli movie Whisper of the Heart is a beautiful story about the power of stories and the work of the people who craft them. AMP Featured, News, abortion, week in reproductive justice By Kylie Cheung on Mon,11:17 This week, we shared a collective sigh of relief when manslaughter charges against Marshae Johnson—a black woman in Alabama who was shot and miscarried while pregnant—were dropped on Wednesday, reversing a horrific decision that opened the door for women to be criminalized for the outcomes of their pregnancies. Sponsored, Polaroid, Stranger Things, The Mary Sue Shop By Diana Vilbert on Mon,9:18 Polaroid Originals OneStep 2 Camera: Stranger Things Edition + Film Bundle: For the artsy friend, the budding photog, and the Stranger Things fan, there’s this Stranger Things-themed Polaroid camera ... the brightest in the world, sending light waves toward your photo subject. Get it for $126.99. Big on the Internet, things we saw today, women's soccer, Women's World Cup By Chelsea Steiner on Sun,5:58 Now here's something to feel patriotic about: the USWNT have won the 2019 Women's World Cup after beating the Netherlands 2-0. Movies, Disney, Liu Yifei, Mulan By Chelsea Steiner on Sun,3:00 The trailer features sweeping vistas, epic battle scenes, and Mulan herself ( The Forbidden Kingdom's Liu Yifei) charging into battle. Movies, Jon Watts, post-credits scene, Spider-Man: Far From Home By Chelsea Steiner on Sun,1:33 There's a lot to love about the newest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Spider-Man: Far From Home. Movies, David F. Sandberg, filmmaking, Shazam By Chelsea Steiner on Sun,12:28 Shazam! director David F. Sandberg, like many filmmakers before him, describes filmmaking as a series of problems that need to be solved. Big on the Internet, Bruce Lee, Sia, things we saw today By Chelsea Steiner on Sat,6:00 This sounds like too many ideas for one show. AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sebastian Stan, The MCU By Chelsea Steiner on Sat,3:30 I like Gwyneth Paltrow: The Actress. But readers, I frigging LOVE Gwyneth Paltrow: The Celebrity. |
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