tldrdailynews.com logo
Tag

Women In Film

All articles tagged with #women in film

Marcia Lucas, the Unsung Editor Who Shaped Star Wars, Dies at 80
entertainment12 hours ago

Marcia Lucas, the Unsung Editor Who Shaped Star Wars, Dies at 80

Marcia Lucas, Oscar-winning editor who helped shape Star Wars and was a pioneer among New Hollywood women, has died at 80 from metastatic cancer in California. She cut THX 1138, American Graffiti, and Star Wars (earning the 1978 Oscar with Paul Hirsch and Richard Chew), and helped determine pivotal moments like Obi-Wan’s death and the film’s emotional throughline, while later influencing Raiders of the Lost Ark. Her work extended to Scorsese’s Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore and Taxi Driver, and she remained a respected, warm presence in the industry; she is survived by her daughters Amanda Lucas and Amy Soper.

via The Guardian|
#entertainment#film-editing#new-hollywood
Julianne Moore Shuns Explosions, Champions Steady Progress for Women in Film
entertainment15 days ago

Julianne Moore Shuns Explosions, Champions Steady Progress for Women in Film

At a Cannes talk with Variety, Julianne Moore discussed her decades-long advocacy for women’s representation, saying she’s become pickier about roles, avoids films with explosions or excessive gunplay, and emphasizes choosing projects with genuine emotion, while praising Meryl Streep as an inspiration and calling for gradual, collective change in Hollywood.

via Variety|
#cannes-film-festival#entertainment#julianne-moore
Nicole Kidman Expands Into Death Doulas After Mother's Passing, Calling the Path 'Beautiful' and Vital
entertainment1 month ago

Nicole Kidman Expands Into Death Doulas After Mother's Passing, Calling the Path 'Beautiful' and Vital

Nicole Kidman shared at HISTORYTalks 2026 that she’s training to become a death doula, describing helping people and families in final moments as beautiful and important, a calling she’s pursuing after learning of her mother’s death in 2024. She also reflected on her producing journey, her move to Nashville, and her ongoing commitment to increasing opportunities for women in Hollywood and centering female voices in leadership roles.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#death-doula#entertainment#historytalks
Scarlett Johansson Details Harsh Early-Career Typecasting Over Looks
entertainment1 month ago

Scarlett Johansson Details Harsh Early-Career Typecasting Over Looks

Scarlett Johansson, a two-time Oscar nominee, says she was heavily pigeon-holed in the early 2000s for her looks, describing that era as harsh and socially acceptable to reduce women to archetypes like bombshells or the “other woman.” She notes that roles for women have become more empowering in recent years and points to upcoming work, including James Gray’s Paper Tiger, as part of the industry’s shift away from slim pickings for young actresses.

via Deadline|
#early-career#entertainment#hollywood
Scarlett Johansson on 2000s Hollywood: Harsh Looks-Driven Casting, but Change Is Coming
entertainment1 month ago

Scarlett Johansson on 2000s Hollywood: Harsh Looks-Driven Casting, but Change Is Coming

Scarlett Johansson says the early 2000s were a harsh time for young actresses, with looks often dictating roles and women being pigeonholed as bombshells or the other woman; she found refuge in New York theater, learned to wait for the right roles, and notes that by 2026 there are more empowering opportunities for women in film.

via Variety|
#early-2000s#entertainment#hollywood-casting
Hapless Men, Hypercompetent Women: A Fresh Cinematic Dynamic
culture4 months ago

Hapless Men, Hypercompetent Women: A Fresh Cinematic Dynamic

Recent films center inept male leads while surrounding them with decisive, capable women, suggesting a shift in cinema’s gender dynamics. Movies like The Mastermind, It Was Just an Accident, and One Battle After Another place women in guiding, problem-solving roles, with male protagonists often unable to act or navigate crises, reflecting broader political and social contexts and highlighting a widespread archetype where the female characters drive the plot.

via The New York Times|
#criticism#culture#film
Scorsese's Film Shines with Women's Contributions
entertainment1 year ago

Scorsese's Film Shines with Women's Contributions

The article challenges the notion that Martin Scorsese only makes films centered on masculinity by highlighting "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," a film that prominently features women's perspectives. The film, which turns 50 this month, was brought to Scorsese by Ellen Burstyn and involved significant contributions from women like Sandra Weintraub, Marcia Lucas, and Toby Carr Rafelson. Despite its success and influence, the film and its female collaborators have often been overlooked in film history, underscoring the need to recognize women's roles in shaping cinema.

via The A.V. Club|
#alice-doesnt-live-here-anymore#ellen-burstyn#entertainment
Kathleen Kennedy Addresses Toxicity Women Face in Male-Dominated Star Wars Fandom
entertainment2 years ago

Kathleen Kennedy Addresses Toxicity Women Face in Male-Dominated Star Wars Fandom

Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy highlights the struggles women face in the Star Wars franchise due to a male-dominated fanbase, emphasizing the importance of representation. The Acolyte, led by Leslye Headland, will be the first Star Wars TV show created by a woman, and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy will direct the first Star Wars film by a woman, focusing on Rey rebuilding the Jedi Order. Despite challenges, Headland and Obaid-Chinoy express their dedication and honor in contributing to the iconic series.

via IGN|
#entertainment#kathleen-kennedy#representation
"Emma Stone's Unforgettable Night at the 2024 Oscars"
entertainment2 years ago

"Emma Stone's Unforgettable Night at the 2024 Oscars"

Emma Stone's surprise win for best actress at the Oscars was well-deserved for her fearless performance in "Poor Things," while Lily Gladstone's nomination as the first Native American actress in the category marked a significant milestone. The night's awards reflected progress for women and people of color in the film industry, but statistics show that there is still a long way to go for gender equality behind the scenes. The article emphasizes that real empowerment and change in Hollywood require more than just symbolic victories and powerful speeches.

via The Washington Post|
#emma-stone#entertainment#hollywood
"2023 Sees Steep Decline in Women-Led Films, Reaching Historic Low"
film-industry2 years ago

"2023 Sees Steep Decline in Women-Led Films, Reaching Historic Low"

A study by the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative revealed that the representation of women, women of color, and women aged 45+ in films in 2023 dropped to near a 10-year low, despite the success of Barbie at the box office. The study found that only 30% of the top 100 films featured a female-identified actor as a lead or co-lead, down from 44% in 2022. Additionally, the percentage of films with leads/co-leads of color increased, but still lags behind the national percentage of underrepresented people. The study's authors emphasized the need for more diverse representation and urged studios to hire more women behind the camera, as there is a correlation between the identity of the director and the identity of the lead actor.

via Deadline|
#diversity#film-industry#representation