The actress Thuso Mbedu still trains with the director, who helped model longevity in the film industry.
Category: The Woman King (Movie)
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Inside the ‘Blood Sport’ of Oscars Campaigns
War rooms. Oppo dumps. Eight-figure budgets. How the quest for awards-season glory got so cutthroat.
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How the Oscars and Grammys Thrive on the Lie of Meritocracy
Despite all the markers of excellence, contenders like Danielle Deadwyler, Viola Davis and Beyoncé weren’t recognized for the highest honors. Niche awards don’t suffice.
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For the First Time Ever, I’m Optimistic About Women in the Movie World
It’s not just the volume and range of films centered on female characters. It’s also a shift in consciousness that has made feminist concerns mainstream.
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‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ Leads BAFTA Nominees
The German-language movie received 14 nods and will compete for best film against the likes of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and “The Banshees of Inisherin.”
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These Would Be Our Oscar Nominations
Four editors and one critic share their wish lists for best picture, best actress and best actor.
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Will These Be the 10 Best Picture Oscar Nominees?
Now that critics’ laurels and box office results are in, the race for the top honor is clearer. But there’s still room for an outside contender to slip in.
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Lashana Lynch Challenges the ‘Strong Black Woman’ Cliché, Softly
She plays a ferocious warrior in “The Woman King,” but in her performance, vulnerability and humanity were what she sought to convey.
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11 Ways I Escaped Reality This Year
Our critic was haunted, in a good way, by the performances she saw in movies, theater and TV that offered glimpses into other worlds.
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11 Ways I Escaped Reality This Year
Our critic was haunted, in a good way, by the performances she saw in movies, theater and TV that offered glimpses into other worlds.