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Why some films get a capital "F"
Why some films get a capital "F"

A new feminist rating system for movies aims to draw attention to the prominence of women on both sides of the camera, writes Caroline Delaney

Thu, 12 May, 2016

Meet the most likeable man in Hollywood, Paul Rudd
Meet the most likeable man in Hollywood, Paul Rudd

Paul Rudd is about to hit the big-time with Ant-Man. But don’t expect him to change, says Molly Young. He’ll always be the most likeable man in Hollywood

Sat, 18 Jul, 2015

Getting beyond the Bechdel Test
Getting beyond the Bechdel Test

THOUGH she was hardly the first person to pick up on the lack of well developed roles for women in film, Alison Bechdel was instrumental in generating much needed debate and discussion around the issue.

Mon, 07 Jul, 2014

The reel story: why female characters only ever talk about men
The reel story: why female characters only ever talk about men

Why are so few women in films talking to women about something other than men? Nicola Depuis says too many men are writing the screenplays.

Fri, 16 May, 2014

Taking charge: while boys are called leaders strong girls are 'bossy'
Taking charge: while boys are called leaders strong girls are 'bossy'

Suzanne Harrington asks should we really ban terms like ‘bossy’ and ‘domineering’?

Fri, 04 Apr, 2014

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