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A DC girl blogs about movies and minority issues (race, gender, and sexuality) in the movie industry.
Listed: Dec 31, 2010
DCGirl@TheMovies ― So, you already know I'm excited about the fact that this version of Wuthering Heights was made, that someone had the balls to cast what may be the first actor(s) of color in the role of Heathcliff, of all the adaptions made. ...Which shouldn't be...
Tags: Andrea Arnold, Wuthering Heights
DCMovieGirl ― 15 weeks ago
DCGirl@TheMovies ― Uma Thurman, Gina Torres, Gena Rowlands, and Cynthia Rothrock ∙ It has been awhile. I am truly sorry, folks, but life happens and I've been very busy. I haven't even had time to catch the new Avengers movie (I will review it when it comes ...
DCGirl@TheMovies ― Okay, I have to admit, the trailer for The Hunger Games blows my mind. ∙ It's just awesome. ∙ Though it would've been nice to see some actors of color in those "olive-skinned" lead roles, we all know how unrealistic that is, in the...
DCGirl@TheMovies ― "Believe me, I would have LOVED to cast Asians in the lead roles, but the truth is, we didn’t have access to any bankable Asian-American actors that we wanted." ∙ -producer, Dana Brunetti ∙ *sigh* ∙ Well Mr. Brunetti,...
Tags: Casino, 21, Movies About Gambling, Racefail
DCGirl@TheMovies ― Yes, I finally got around to seeing it. ...No, I still didn't pay for it. That money went to Columbiana. Though, I am happy to see both films have done better than expected. For a minute there, they were the number one and two films in the ...
Tags: Cicely Tyson, Emma Stone, The Help, Movies About Race, Viola Davis
DCGirl@TheMovies ― Just a few notes today.... Foremost, this blog is not shutting down, though it has been awhile since I've posted. ∙ New posts for the new year and possibly a new look is to come. ∙ Now, I have to say a few words about the newest...
DCGirl@TheMovies ― Ryan Gosling is one of those actors who has established a reputation with me, in that pretty much anything he's in, I will watch. That's because the man always picks interesting projects and consistently brings his 'A' game to the material. ...
Tags: Carey Mulligan, Ryan Gosling, Drive
DCGirl@TheMovies ― It was alright. ...Too long, with not nearly enough levity, but it was okay. Still, it is ∙ the weakest of the trilogy. Requiring suspension of disbelief is an understatement. Now, it's nowhere near Micheal Bay ridiculous, but there are...
DCGirl@TheMovies ― So, I finally saw (Marvel's)The Avengers. For every one of you who have seen it, likely multiple times, given that gargantuan box office receipt and given that this was my reaction to The Incredible Hulk, you must already know that this is my...
DCGirl@TheMovies ― This is the official trailer for the documentary, Bully. ∙ Right now, it's rated 'R' for language, which means that those who really ought to see this film, cannot do so without a guardian. This also means this film cannot be shown in...
DCGirl@TheMovies ― It's almost time. This Sunday is the annual celebration of the best in film, according to the Hollywood elite that is The Oscars. ∙ I always look forward to the fashion, the gaffs, the performances, and the speeches. ∙ As for ...
DCGirl@TheMovies ― If you follow my blog, you know how fascinated I am with African diaspora in history, beyond enslavement. ∙ You know how disappointed I am with the lack of color in period films, as if we either didn't exist back then or only just in the...
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