actresses

In an article about Sandra Bullock's best films, an illustration of Bullock wearing a red dress with a clapperboard behind her.

The 4 Best Films of Sandra Bullock’s Career

Megan Garcia, Arizona State University

Now that the Hollywood actress has announced a hiatus, it's the perfect time to reflect on her top movies ever.…

July 9, 2022

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‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ Is a Coming-of-Age Gem

Esha Shah, New Jersey Institute of Technology

HBO Max's new dramedy portrays women's adolescence with a nuanced richness that tends to be rare in television.…

December 14, 2021

Age gaps can be a danger to women in hollywood

Age Gaps in Relationships in Media Possess Their Own Hidden Dangers

Ariana Quijano, Georgia State University

Though these love stories may initially seem harmless, the glorification of relationships with strange, substantial age gaps can gradually distort the public’s concept of true love.…

August 18, 2021

Illustration by Emmalia Godshall for an article on Alexa Demie

Alexa Demie and the Prevalence of Ageism Against Women in Hollywood

Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University

The uproar over the revelation that the 'Euphoria' star has perhaps hidden her real age has led to a much-needed conversation on society's troublesome attitude regarding aging actresses.…

October 28, 2020

‘Showbiz Kids’ Uncovers the Intricate and Risky World of Young Hollywood

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

Former child actors step into an entirely new spotlight in the HBO documentary, in which the interview subjects take the lead in telling their own stories.…

September 2, 2020

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Oscar Nominations Are Here and I Have Thoughts

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

There are some critical absences this year. First off: Awkwafina.…

January 18, 2020

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A Few Years Beyond High School: The Implications of Adult Actors Playing Children

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

Legal and logistical barriers make casting minors something of a burden. Has the trend of adult actors assuming the role of teens skewed public perception?…

January 16, 2020