February 2012
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Dear Oscar: Women Have Stories, Too (via Huff Post) →
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“It is time for more women and people of color to courageously write, perform, direct and advocate for their own stories. It is time for all of us to invest in and support the programs that help them do that. It is time for the film industry to wake up to the tremendous business opportunity it is missing out on by ignoring these stories. It is time for the Academy to adopt new practices and criteria for membership that allow it to diversify its membership quickly - not over the next few decades.
It is time for the movies to look like us.” - Tara Sophia Mohr
A Collection of Rare and Obscure Words →
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A Collection of Rare and Obscure Words
Cheiloproclitic - Being attracted to someones lips.
Quidnunc - One who always has to know what is going on.
Ultracrepidarian - Of one who speaks or offers opinions on matters beyond their knowledge.
Apodyopis - The act of mentally…
“Women are more open to being taught than men. There are no girl-wonders, especially in this business. But men all think they’re the next boy-wonder, and the industry treats them as if they are. It’s embarrassing. I’ve watched editors who have been editing films for thirty years kiss some young upstart’s ass, and I think, “Why are you kissing his ass? He should be kissing your ass. You’re the one with the experience, he’s brand new. Let’s see him sustain the career you’ve sustained.” They all coddle these boys, and it’s to the detriment of the work.”
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This is really, really important and I don’t think we talk about it enough. The entire interview is fascinating.
(via feministfilm)
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