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The Reality of Fame: Lessons from Blake Lively's Journey
Over the past century, Hollywood has evolved from a hub for trailblazing women to a male-dominated industry. Given the high-profile cases that have revealed its misogynistic practices, it must address gender inequality. The existing system feeds a cycle of female exclusion and cultivates a toxic culture. In their lawsuit, Blake Lively claims that Justin Baldoni, the actor-director, acted improperly and made disparaging remarks about their 2024 film, It Ends With Us. It was an 80-page complaint that was first believed to be a public relations tactic to promote the movie. Given the high-profile cases that have revealed Hollywood's misogynistic practices, the industry needs to address gender inequality. By exposing misogynistic people and promoting women on and off screen, Hollywood can overcome its lengthy history of discrimination and alienation of women. Let's use Blake Lively's recent accusations to consider the subtleties of a toxic workplace and Hollywood's attitude toward women.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Geeks
You Only Die, Once You Stop Living. Content Warning.
Rocky Balboa: The Movie Formely Known as Rocky VI (Review) The burning desire in us just doesn't go away because we gained a year in age. In fact, I would argue that our desires becomes even greater especially when you have people telling you what you can or cannot do.
By Digital_FootPrint1212about a year ago in Geeks
Simpsons Review: "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire"
Amazing, isn't it? 35 years. That's a long time in anything. Funny, this whole thing started as just a few minutes at a time on a sketch comedy show. Now? It's the measuring stick. It's been the measuring stick for many years. Primetime animation may have started with William Hanna and Joseph Barbera over six decades ago, and while they set that bar, Matt Groening raised it exponentially. Over 700 episodes have aired, and it all officially began with a simple Christmas celebration.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Geeks
Christmas in Vintage Hollywood
Scholars now believe that that Christmas has existed for at least 115 years. This is an exciting revelation, as Christmas was previously only believed to have begun in 1989. This makes Christmas much older than the previously thought. Below is documentation of how early people celebrated the holiday. While records frequently mention "cheesecake" no deserts can be found in the photos for some reason...
By Buck Hardcastleabout a year ago in Geeks
No Man of Her Own (1950)
Bah Humbug! Thinks my 1940s imaginary screenwriter persona. She is not a lover of Christmas. Christmas filmic tropes are all about the feel-good warmth, twinkling lights, family, the magic of generosity and, even worse, cute children awaiting gifts. Yuk!
By Rachel Robbinsabout a year ago in Geeks
