“There is a stigma within the industry of [being] a model-turned-actress, that you’ve got to be pretty to become an actress.” Actress Sophie Kennedy Clark is both outspoken and grateful for her career, and isn’t one to shy away from taking on provocative roles—be it in film or in discussions about a woman’s place in…
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Last night, The Oscars gave us thrills and chills as newcomer Lupita Nyong'o was honored for her work in 12 Years a Slave, as Jared Leto and Matthew McConaughey both won for their work in Dallas Buyers Club and as the best in the business gathered to bask in the wonderful work that cinema has produced over the…
From scintillating stories of 1970s con artists to cruel tales of pre-Civil War slavery, the past year proved to be a wonderful year for film lovers. Ticket holders were treated to Martin Scorsese's corporate greed-driven The Wolf of Wall Street, David O. Russell's star-studded crime flick American Hustle, Steve McQueen's epic historical drama 12 Years a Slave, and many…
Few sentences inspire less confidence than “based on real events.” The second these four words crawl across a title card it becomes clear that the film has something to defend. In Philomena’s case it’s a shield for craftless, naked, emotional manipulation. Philomena is the herald of Oscar season, when the pretense of heart and wit…