Sophia Riley Kobacker

Women Who Hand-Painted the First Color Films

The debate over color versus form, which dates back to Aristotle, came to a head in late 17^thc. France. Since then, many aesthetic theorists, including the 20^thc. philosopher Theodor W. Adorno, have argued that color is indeed inferior to form—a superficial topcoat, a feminine indulgence. – Amanda Scherker, Artsy. More:

Written on 19 Apr 2019

Hollywood Conquered: Women Writers of Captain Marvel Unite

Ten years ago, people would’ve said only a man would write this. That’s part of why we started the company, in order to open more doors to people who don’t look like the standard action-movie or genre writer. – Robertson-Dworet, in Joanna Robinson, Vanity Fair. More:

Written on 9 Apr 2019

Agnès Varda (1928-2019)

“I didn’t want to be a woman who makes films. I wanted to invent cinema.” And so she has. The enormity of Agnès’s accomplishment is her contribution to the form she loves and a gift to us all. Vale Agnès Varda. – Holly Brubach. More:

Written on 30 Mar 2019

18% of 2019 Hollywood Releases Directed by Women

It’s a substantial jump from just 3% in 2018. Perhaps diversity efforts in Hollywood are starting to bear fruit. – Jeremy Fuster, The Wrap. More:

Written on 6 Mar 2019

Meet 12 of This Year’s Women Cinematographers

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There were no women nominated in the cinematography category for the 2019 Oscars. – Valentina Valentini, Teen Vogue. More:

Written on 25 Feb 2019

Frozen II: female characters that little girls need to see

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Disney has gradually introduced a diversity into its films that reflects the changing environment, and the experience and voices of women in the 21st century. The Princess and the Frog (2009), Tangled (2010), Brave (2012), Frozen (2013), and Moana (2016), each explored the journey of smart, strong, funny, independent female characters. – Helena Bassil-Morozow, The Conversation. More:

Written on 21 Feb 2019

Enheduanna: world’s first known author

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Mesopotamian princess, priestess, writer and poet, who authored hymns to the love goddess Inanna (Semitic Ishtar), also noted difficulties in the creative process. Apparently, writer’s block was a problem even in 2285-2250 BCE. – Louise Pryke, The Conversation. More:

Written on 13 Feb 2019

Ancient Stories, Complex Female Characters

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Fantasy authors successfully rework myths, fairy tales and folklore into stories that resonate with the contemporary world. – Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz, Quartzy. More:

Written on 25 Jan 2019

Ecstasy in the Arts: Duende

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‘It’s a mysterious force that everyone feels and no philosopher has explained.’ You can never be sure if duende will turn up, or if a performance will simply be flat and mechanical. – Jules Evans, The History of Emotions. More:
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Written on 31 Dec 2018

Empire’s End: John Huston’s ‘The Man Who Would Be King’

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The pleasure of the film is the old-fashioned exotic-seeming sensibility of the setting, harking back to classic old adventures like Gunga Din, but with the acerbic undercutting of white colonial arrogance. – Cinephilia & Beyond. More:

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