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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The entire industry said no': the story behind seminal teen comedy Clueless at 30

Amy Heckerling envisioned a female protagonist who is relentlessly positive, naïve, and convinced of her centrality, which ultimately became the character Cher Horowitz in Clueless.
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fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Mikio Naruse's Women, and a World That Betrays Them, at BAMPFA | KQED

Naruse utilized classical visual language to depict characters' emotional lives against their domestic settings.
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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Discover filmmaker Mikio Naruse at BAMPFA retrospective

Mikio Naruse, revered by filmmakers, portrays the struggles of the Japanese working class through nearly 100 films, emphasizing female protagonists' resilience.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror review roundup

The neural chip initially seems beneficial, enhancing metabolism and productivity, but failure to sleep transforms users into ravenous monsters, leading to apocalyptic consequences.
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fromJuxtapoz
1 month ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Kelly Beeman Has an "Invitation" for Shanghai

Kelly Beeman's first solo exhibition in China invites viewers to immerse themselves in a serene world filled with vibrant female protagonists engaged in music and dance.
Arts
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

In Praise of Jane Austen's Least Beloved Novel

"No one who had ever seen Catherine Morland in her infancy would have supposed her born to be a heroine." This quote establishes the unconventional nature of Austen's protagonist.
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fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Lauren Graham talks The Z-Suite and being the mom we wish we had

Lauren Graham has crafted a unique niche for herself in the entertainment industry, portraying relatable characters who navigate complex personal and professional challenges against the backdrop of their relationships.
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fromwww.startribune.com
5 months ago

Five books we can't wait to read in March

March features intriguing mystery novels with strong female leads, including Cash Blackbear and Vera Wong.
Classic romantic tales are reimagined in new literary works this March.
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