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The EEOC’s Investigation into Gender Discrimination Against Female Directors Has Begun

This past Wednesday director Maria Giese was the first to be interviewed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, kicking off their investigation into the discriminatory hiring practices of film studios, production companies, agencies, and various other areas of the entertainment industry. Giese was interviewed for four hours and had plenty...

Star Wars’ Colin Trevorrow’s Lame Comment on Gender Discrimination of Female Directors Sparks Controversy

Recently, Colin Trevorrow (Jurassic World and upcoming Star Wars: Episode IX), responded to a fan’s question about whether or not he felt that he would have gotten the Jurassic World directing gig if he were a woman. Great question! But Trevorrow’s, in my opinion, wildly ignorant reply sparked a lot of controversy. So let’s discuss… First...

Elizabeth Banks Discusses Gender Discrimination and Ageism in Hollywood

In an interview with Deadline Hollywood, Elizabeth Banks sat down to discuss some of her favorite artistic works and gender discrimination and ageism in Hollywood. From her memorable role in 40 Year Old Virgin, to her role as Effie in The Hunger Games that solidified her as a household name, Banks has had a very exciting and diverse career so far...