Arts Jan 24 Oscar nominations spark controversy with snubs of Barbie’s Margot Robbie, Greta Gerwig By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet
World Aug 07 Watch 4:02 News Wrap: Former police officer sentenced for his role in George Floyd’s death In our news wrap Monday, a judge in Minnesota sentenced the last former police officer convicted of state charges in George Floyd's death, leaders of the military coup in Niger closed the country's airspace, Russian shelling in Ukraine struck towns…
Arts Jul 24 Watch 8:55 Success of ‘Barbie’ film adds to doll’s cultural legacy Barbie. The one name conjures up feelings for many generations of women and men across the world. The plastic wonder is now featured in a new film raking in about $155 million this past weekend, making it the highest opening… By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet
Arts Jul 21 6 things to know about Barbie as the new film sets box office records When Barbie debuted in 1959, she didn’t just make a splash. It was more like a boom, sending children and parents scurrying to possess this icon of femininity and setting off a decadeslong debate about beauty standards, gender roles, race… By Justin Stabley, Bella Isaacs-Thomas
Arts Jan 14 WATCH: Greta Gerwig on the power of an Oscar nomination for female directors On Monday, Greta Gerwig's "Little Women" was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, but Gerwig was notably left of the Best Director list. Weeks before, Gerwig told the PBS NewsHour about what being nominated in the past has… By Joshua Barajas
Jan 02 2019 was a record year for female filmmakers, study finds By Jake Coyle, Associated Press Last year, women directed more of the most popular movies than any year before. Continue reading
Dec 20 Watch 8:28 Greta Gerwig’s fresh take on the old favorite ‘Little Women’ By John Yang The classic novel “Little Women” has enchanted readers young and old for generations. Brought to the movie screen many times, a new version hits theaters nationwide on Christmas Day, featuring both familiar touches and a modern flavor. John Yang sits… Continue watching
Dec 20 Which ‘Little Women’ sister are you? Director Greta Gerwig weighs in By Alison Thoet “Little Women” breathed life into four young women, their strengths and weaknesses a mirror for readers to find their own reflection. For more than a century, the question endures: “Do you identify most with Jo, Meg, Amy or Beth?"… Continue reading