NYWIFT Blog

Terry’s Picks: Indie Women, Revolution, Jill Soloway

Good news: Four of the top five highest grossing indie films of 2015 feature women leads. Even better? Three of them are over the age of 50. Revolution: 2013 NYWIFT Muse Honoree Robin Wright says “we need a female Che Guevara” to fight Hollywood sexism. “We need a revolution.” Important Read: The Moveable Fest printed...

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Terry’s Picks: Barbara Kopple, Robin Wright and Women Can Direct Superhero Movies

Barbara Kopple (with headphones) directing Running from Crazy Congratulating: Barbara Kopple on her Primetime Emmy nomination for her documentary Running From Crazy. Admiring: NWWIFT Muse honoree Robin Wright’s performance in A Most Wanted Man. Phillip Seymour Hoffman also gives a stunning last performance in the film. Agreeing; with Melissa Silverstein’s Open Letter to Sony Chief Amy...

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Weekly Roundup: Remembering Elaine Stritch

//embed.gettyimages.com/embed/102985787?et=6cnWZ-PnQu5OIM7TOxqwWA&sig=taLVNk7TC4HoT0B3eYBlMy7Ak7uhI0Z82sW0okc3hS0= The spectacular Broadway singer and actress Elaine Stritch. Patricia Arquette really enjoyed her 12 years of Boyhood. Marvel Comics addresses superhero gender disparity. Thor will be female! Leighton Meester is not a “tart” in Broadway’s Of Mice & Men. ABC will address diversity with Cristela, and NBC will showcase more women in next season’s lineup. Robin Wright portrays her most revealing role yet...

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Weekly Roundup: Aging & Opportunities in Hollywood

//instagram.com/p/oNOrvtQihJ/embed/ 92-year-old Betty White enjoys being spoiled, and vodka. Cheers! (video) The Paley Center for Media names Maureen Reidy as its new CEO. Diane Keaton and Robin Wright are embracing aging. Jezebel founder Anna Holmes highlights unconventional ways to success. Sony’s new (LA-based) Diverse Director’s Program may be perfect for you! Niki Caro is set to write and direct the eagerly...

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Muse Awards Red Carpet Interviews by Hollywood.TV

“This is one of the most incredible honors that I could receive.” — Connie Britton being interviewed, along with Ellen Barkin and Robin Wright, by Hollywood.TV at NYWIFT’s Muse Awards on December 12, 2013.

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Muse Awards 2013: Photo & Video Recap

On the red carpet with NYWIFT Muse Awards honorees (L-R) Robin Wright, Ellen Barkin, Frances Berwick, and Sonia Manzano, along with hosts (far left and right) Wendy Williams and Andy Cohen (photo credit @nywift). Not pictured is Nancy Malone, who won the Loreen Arbus Award.   https://vine.co/v/h2AEPjiDanB/embed/simple Nashville, American Horror Story, and Friday Night Lights star Connie Britton...

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Terry’s Picks: December 9, 2013

GEARING UP FOR: our biggest awards yet! The 2013 Muse Awards will be hosted by friends and TV stars Andy Cohen & Wendy Williams, and will honor actors Ellen Barkin, Connie Britton, and Robin Wright, actor and writer Sonia Manzano, Bravo and Oxygen Media President Frances Berwick, and director, producer, and writer Nancy Malone. Stay tuned all...

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Road to Muse: Honoree Robin Wright

Robin Wright has made an indelible mark in Hollywood, from her unforgettable early role as Jenny in the Oscar-winning Forrest Gump, to more recent television-starring portrayals on House of Cards with Kevin Spacey. House of Cards earned her a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series this year. Wright began her career on the...

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Tweet of the Week: Muse Awards on Variety

Connie Britton, @EllenBarkin, Robin Wright, @SoniaMManzano and Frances Berwick to score @NYWIFT’s Muse Awards. http://t.co/z05QgHW2b5 — Variety (@Variety) October 31, 2013 Hope to see you all there! – @annelabarba //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js

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