Scarlett Johansson

A Drawing of Thor: Love and Thunder shows the female Thor crouching while a man facing away from the camera stands in the background.

Strong Women Fail To Shine in ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’

Ashley Hagan, Virginia Commonwealth University

Director Taika Waititi delivers a colorful movie with powerful female characters but still falls short of true representation.…

July 22, 2022

Photo of winners from the Oscars award shows

Diversity and Inclusion Remain a Blindspot for Award Shows Even Today

Re’nesia Mills, University of Tampa

The Golden Globes, Oscars and Emmys have recently faced criticism for a lack of representation in their voting committees as well as their nominee and winner selections.…

November 5, 2021

Streaming, Blockbusters and Contracts: Talking About the Scarlett Johansson Versus Disney Lawsuit

Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

This famous MCU actress is fighting for the money she earned as the titular hero of 'Black Widow.'…

September 2, 2021

Lupita Nyong'o from the movie Us, one of many overlooked films in 2019

Why Were There So Many Overlooked Performances This Oscar Season?

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

Even with a great year for film, many fan favorites didn't make the cut for the Academy Awards.…

February 24, 2020

cover for caleb duke's article on 2020 oscar nominations

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

‘Marriage Story’ Trailers Divide and Conquer

Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College

Baumbach's His and Hers trailers will hit you in the feels.…

August 31, 2019

‘Her Story,’ a Tender Portrayal of Trans Lives, Succeeds Where Hollywood Failed

Tricia Crimmins, Bates College

Jen Richards and Laura Zak's groundbreaking series has been nominated for an Emmy and is free on YouTube.…

July 20, 2018

Scarlett Johansson’s Backed Out of Playing a Transgender Man, Thankfully

Cameron Andersen, New York University

But the larger question still remains: What completely inappropriate role will she try out for next?…

July 16, 2018

Why the Backlash Scarlett Johansson Is Facing Is Well, Well Warranted

Alex Futo, Otterbein University

After accepting a role to play a transgender man, the actress already accused of whitewashing 'Ghost in the Shell' has very few excuses left.…

July 11, 2018

Surprise! Scarlett Johansson Is Going to Play a Transgender Man

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

Much like her controversial role in 'Ghost in the Shell,' Johansson's casting in 'Rub & Tug' has not been well received.…

July 5, 2018

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