Weekly Film & TV News Roundup
Lake Bell’s In a World, which she also stars in. Pinterest page and Twitchfilm.com list that nail 2013 women’s filmmaking. Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs on the refreshing direction the organization is taking. Yet another example that bad publicity does exist. Lawyer Lisa Callif answers 4 important questions from indie filmmakers. New York Film Society Executive Director Rose Kuo exits. ‘Tis...
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Jill Soloway’s Afternoon Delight. NYWIFT gets mentioned and member Anita Katzen gives solid $$ advice. First SNL, now Harvard. Santa may really be a black woman (this year). Katie has nine lives. She’ll be back! Wolf of Wall Street gets an MPAA pass but not her movie? Quotas for female directors? Jasmila Zabanic thinks yes....
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Illustration by Luci Gutierrez. Top 100 power women in entertainment and how they succeed. SNL is doing what?! This is really happening? An impressive list of the Most Iconic Feminist Moments of 2013. Roger Ebert’s widow Chaz Ebert dedicates a week to female content. Two thumbs up! It’s the most wonderful (not perfect) time of the year! Meet Tiffani Shlain, writer, director…creator of the Webby...
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Photo via CraveOnline Jessica Lange loves being a witch and aspires to have “No goals!” in life. Ellen is bringing a lesbian female lead to NBC. Hello diversity! The Hollywood myths used against female directors. ((insert angry face)) Read both this & this opinion on having a successful acting career. Agree? Highlights from TheWrap power breakfast 2013....
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Photo via Fox Searchlight 12 Years A Slave’s Lupita Nyong’o’s portrayal of Patsey is superb. And, Costume Designer Patricia Norris discusses the movies costume challenges. The Conde’ Nast internship news is major! Will this influence TV/Film internships? Aspiring female Directors should consider becoming a Gamechanger. Octavia Spencer talks sin, karaoke and the “magical negro” concept. Does comedian Aparna Nancheria’s New York...
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Photo Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Variety Will this quiet the masses (for a bit) over SNL’s hiring practices? Diablo Cody lists 7 things about being a Hollywood screenwriter. I love #6. Ready to distribute your film? Consider these 3 questions. “Be smart & don’t be annoying” advises TV director Jamie Babbit. The ONE person (kinda) raining on...
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Photo via OWEN HOFFMANN/PATRICKMCMULLAN.COM. Homeland’s Nazanin Boniadi is fierce but “goofier” than her character. Important Q&A with Casting Director/Acting Coach Bonnie Gillespie. Lee Jessup knows scripts and she shares her screenwriting gems. Congratulations to both Jane Fonda & Alice Munro! Great news for TV staffers from the DGA. — KELLY GLOVER
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Photo via Google+ Sheryl Lee Ralph discusses becoming an “Instant Mom” (on Nickelodeon). In case you missed these historic Emmy moments. Who’s buying spec scripts? The Scoggins Report has answers. Why Enough Said Director Nicole Holofcener is considered ambiguous. Good for you Elizabeth Hasselbeck! Army Wives’ bummer. 22 of Flavorwire’s ”50 most interesting people on tv“ are women. We’re closing in ladies… And just for laughs–21 Questions with Joan...
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Photo Source: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images North America) Mariel Hemingway on her family “They’re crazy!” And that’s the point. Costume Designer Ruth Carter discusses her “audition” for The Butler. Over 40 and still want to direct features? You’re right on schedule! These Emmy nominated actresses have hilarious quirks. Had no idea the FCC Chief is a woman, Mignon...
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Amy Pascal makes Academy history. Director Ava Duvernay has stepped in to lead Selma into theaters. No matter your views toward her, Jenny McCarthy is a go! Should you accept that distribution deal? Here’s one opinion. Black women in hollywood. “Well, they’re moving on up!” Two women directed the doc Let Them Wear Towels about female sportswriters. Viewing should be mandatory. –...
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Photo by Phil Han/ZUMAPress.com In The Way, Way Back Toni Collette knowingly dates a jerk. We still love her. All hail! A new daytime talk show Queen arrives this fall. Comedian Whitney Cummings takes being funny very seriously. Watch footage from Danielle Gardner’s upcoming 9/11 doc. Grab tissue… If you’re okay with it, Tig Notaro will perform standup in your driveway....
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(source:hqparadise) UN Women + Geena Davis = Global gender film research. YES! Watch the trailer for Wadjda,the 1st Saudi film by a female director. Just what we need, another critical female. No seriously, we need it. We knew this would happen. ((fist pump)) Al Jazeera America snags Soledad O’Brien. Can we please have more, better female antiheroes to enjoy?...
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Whoopi Goldberg is giving us more than daytime talk show opinions. Who are you to judge? Female movie critics give advice to aspiring critics. This is “splendid” news from across the pond. Wait, Gabrielle Union was a mean, hateful, “little turd” to her peers?! Oh, Paula. (Hey, it’s everywhere. I had to post it) —KELLY GLOVER
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Photo credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images. Melissa McCarthy doesn’t embrace Hollywood’s limitations. Director Freida Mock discusses her poignant documentary Anita. The highly anticipated 50 Shades movie has a woman writer AND director! This comedy actress roundtable is hilarious. As President of NBC Entertainment, Jennifer Salke tries to build diversity. We can thank Bill Murray for a bit of...
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Matilda The Musical. Photo credit: Joan Marcus. Females ruled the Tony Awards! Joss Whedon has “Much” to say about feminism & female superheroes. Sooo, do actresses over 40 have clout or not? Consider changing the name of your Facebook fan page. The Real talk show is geared towards younger women of color. Holla! To all women directors,...
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Photo via Pinkmag.com. 23 of the “best ever” series were written or created by women. Behind The Candelabra costumer Ellen Mirojnick on Speedos, fur and more! Deadline’s Nikki Finke vs. The Wrap’s Sharon Waxman. Chick fight? Issa Rae prefers the web and enjoys being an Awkward Black Girl. Women over 40 in Hollywood are doing the damn thing!...
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How do you feel about the low percentage of women film critics? Image courtesy of them0vieblog.com This Julianne Moore interview is definitely not “boring.” Six resources indie filmmakers should embrace. Tika Sumpter has exciting new gossip surrounding her. Get to know actress and NYWIFT member Anna Van Valin. Comedy Central came to their senses. Congratulations, Amy Schumer!...
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(Image from Let Me Entertain You: Carol Burnett Sings album cover.) Bravo, Carol Burnett. You are much funnier than people in Washington. Scandal! Scandal! Scandal! Q&A with Kerry Washington. Can Deborah Turness improve The Today Show ratings in her new role? Lizz Winstead was an “idiot” and Glenn Beck defends it. “There’s no average days,” says Rookie Blue creator Tassie Cameron....
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