Culture
‘Made in Heaven’ – The Must-See Dark Side of Crazy Rich Asians’ Indian Weddings!
The Made In Heaven series explores modern Indians’ “dichotomous value system” with a frankness that is much needed but still entertaining and easy to watch....
They Shall Not Grow Old – The Blockbuster Documentary Is A Touching and Haunting View of War Through the Eyes of Everyday People
They Shall Not Grow Old is a narrative of humanity. Even without ever seeing their faces, it's as if the viewer knows the former soldiers personally....
Editors’ Picks: Timbuktu – A Quietly Poetic Film Which Condemns Yet Showcases Extremists & Civilians From Both Perspectives
African director Abderrahmane Sissako’s message: “An act is inhuman but it is always done by someone similar to us in a way.”...
Icon Selma Blair Is Rejecting Pity Instead Wants Recognition For Disabled People
“There’s a need for honesty about being disabled from someone recognizable.” Selma arrived all guns blazing, standing proud as a reigning queen, with her cane only adding to that entirely powerful look, and all of it helped her mission...
Priyanka Chopra Hopes Media Stops Turning Online Trolls’/Bullies’ Comments Into News
She remarks, “First of all, the pressure comes from people's opinion and how in today's age everyone's opinion becomes news.”...
Captain Marvel, Brie Larson’s Female Superhero Film Saves The 2019 Box Office
The Brie Larson starrer is not just a blockbuster but a glass-ceiling-buster. It might be high time to take the gender quotient out of the pay equation and decide paychecks based on talent and box-office profitability rather than gender....
Barbie Wins The Diversity Game; Tennis Star Naomi Osaka and Actress Yara Shahidi Honored With Doll
Barbie turns 60 years old and has an army of “Sheroes” celebrating diversity with the announcement of dolls modeled on the most diverse lineup of worldwide female role models across multiple political borders from 19 to 85 years old...
Oscar Nominated Star Of Roma Stands Up For Domestic Workers
Yalitza Aparicio exclaims "The world contains many faces, such as mine, that have yet to be seen."...
Video: Over 10 of the Most Empowering Female Grammy Winners
After a lack of female nominees at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards, more than half of the nominees for the 61st Annual Grammy Awards were women. In celebration of that, here are some of the most powerful speeches and female Grammy...
Video: Are the Oscars against Talented Female Directors?
For Oscars 2019, no female directors were nominated for the “Best Director” category, even though multiple amazing movies were directed by female directors. Has the #timesup movement expired?...
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’: Rami Malek’s Oscar Nomination Cannot Be Hurt By Bryan Singer
Deserving of an Academy Award – Yes? Should be blamed for the director’s actions? – NO. Malek was not responsible for the director’s actions and hurting Rami because of it, sets a negative precedent, which will be dangerous for cinema...
‘Bird Box’ Starring Sandra Bullock Sparks Oscars Debate
Though not receiving any nominations, Bird Box has been at the center of a contentious debate involving several Hollywood contemporaries. The silver screen standard: a dated rule or a right of passage?...
