Category: culture

85 percent of members said it was important for the Academy to lead the industry on representation, inclusion and equity, a five percent increase from last year's findings. (Photo credit: VKStudio/Canva)

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June 5, 2023

Film Academy Members Want Increased Focus On Representation, Equity and Sustainability

Dre finds comfort in the fantasy that she’ll befriend her favorite pop star. Amazon Studios

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May 23, 2023

‘Swarm’ Is A Dark, Satirical Look at How The Absence Of Meaningful Relationships Can Spawn A Serial Killer

Burning candles with flag of Israel on dark background. (Photo credit: Pixelshot/Canva)

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May 19, 2023

New Study Finds Concerning Correlation Between Online And Physical Attacks On Jewish Synagogues

Models wearing outfits that reflect traditional Chinese culture walk the runway during China’s International Fashion Week in March 2023. VCG/Getty Images

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May 19, 2023

A New Femininity Is Starting To Emerge In China

Adele James and the cast of Queen Cleopatra (Photo credit: Netflix)

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May 18, 2023

Was Cleopatra Black (And Does It Matter)? Analzying Her Portrayal In ‘African Queens’

Harry Belafonte died at the age of 96. AP Photo/Chris Pizzello

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May 17, 2023

Harry Belafonte Leveraged Stardom For Social Change, His Powerful Voice Always Singing A Song For Justice

Writers strike picketers outside of the Sunset Gower Studio in Hollywood, CA. (Christy Macintosh/Flickr/Creative Commons)

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May 16, 2023

Inevitable Foundation Launches Emergency Relief Fund To Aid Disabled Writers During Writers Strike

Striking workers picket outside of Warner Bros. Studios on the second day of the Hollywood writers strike on May 3, 2023, in Burbank, Calif. (David McNew/Getty Images)

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May 16, 2023

The Exploitation Of Hollywood’s Writers Is Just Another Symptom Of Digital Feudalism

Jordan wears his iconic ‘Air Jordan’ Nike sneakers during a game in 1985. (Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

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May 12, 2023

In ‘Air,’ Michael Jordan’s Silence Speaks Volumes About The Marketing Of Black Athletes

The cast of Everything Everywhere All At Once (photo courtesy of Gold House)

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May 10, 2023

‘The Joy Luck Club,’ ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ Among Gold House’s 2nd Annual Gold Gala Honorees