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WEEKLY ROUNDUP: MOVIE HISTORY, IMPOSTOR SYNDROME & OSCAR BALLOTS

[getty src=”463344498″ width=”447″ height=”594″] Fifty Shades of Grey director Sam Taylor-Johnson makes history, will not direct any sequels. In her book Knowing Your Value journalist Mika Brzezinski encourages women to advocate for their worth. Jessica Williams doesn’t want to helm The Daily Show and she’s not an “imposter” thankyouverymuch. Kathy Griffin discusses her career, fears and...

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Weekly Roundup: ‘Wild’ Buzz, Sundance Announces Slate & Kathy Griffin Joins the Force

//embed.gettyimages.com/embed/459285384?et=LZkUR8RgQHN9OsEIum46BQ&sig=MveGVx7YMS0PHkwO_B19elQ8JQFbIKaRHUoMIR6e3oY= Laura Dern is causing Oscar buzz for her role in Wild.  Wild author Cheryl Strayed discusses her motivation and getting the book optioned. (Podcast) Directing big-budget Selma makes Ava DuVernay want to tell larger stories about women. The Sundance 2015 competition slate is here. Chicken & Egg Pictures grants $330K for women-directed documentaries! Kathy Griffin joins E!’s Fashion Police force....

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