The film industry is shifting its approach to depictions of eating disorders. By JoAnna Novak Illustration by Grace Molteni I write […]
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Pop Rivets: Heroism By Women, For Everyone
Movie fans are calling for more female superheroes on the silver screen, so why won’t Hollywood deliver? by Ashley Canino With […]
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Pop Rivets Roundup: When Biopics Make the Wrong Pick
A guide to the casting controversies surrounding recent biopics in Hollywood. by Ashley Canino As singular cinematic experiences, biopics give us […]
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Movie Review: ‘Wish I Was Here’
Why do people find Zach Braff so annoying? Our pop culture columnist thinks she has the answer. by Ashley Canino […]
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Pop Rivets: Female Sexuality as Comedic Relief
Why hasn’t comedy caught up? by Ashley Canino Comedy often gets a big pass when it comes to poking fun at […]
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Movie Review: ‘Obvious Child’
Gillian Robespierre’s new comedy brings some much-needed attention to both Jenny Slate and the reality of abortion stories. by Ashley Canino […]
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Q&A with Misan Sagay, Writer of ‘Belle’
The writer of Belle discusses her inspiration for the script and the tensions portrayed by her main character, Dido Elizabeth Belle. […]
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The Riveter Canon 7: At the Movies
To accompany this week’s longform essay on the making of David Fincher’s Gone Girl, we provide recommended reading on the subject of MOVIES. by Paige Pritchard On […]
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