In Mare of Easttown, the previous Delaware County-set series that Brad Ingelsby made for HBO, solving crimes was women's work: Kate Winslet's blowsy, grimacing turn as a detective in a Philly exurb was thrilling to watch not just for her flattened vowels and bone-deep sighs but for her character's authority. Looking more exhausted than any TV character in recent memory, Mare investigated murders, raised her grandson, and presided over her community with questionable ethics but unfailing care.
"At this time of year, that means being out before the sun comes up, and being hypervigilant. And that was the first time I can remember that anyone tried to put me at ease."
Scarlett Johansson reflected on her early rom-com roles, stating they were often unfulfilling, as they catered to the male gaze rather than challenging her as an actor.
Griffiths's inquiry sparked widespread responses from women reflecting on relationships with professors, exposing the often unacknowledged power dynamics in such interactions.
Trump reminds me a lot of the men of the 1990s indeed, he was one. The rest of mankind certainly womankind felt that personal victories of their own must be just around the corner.
Hytner's rollicking production of Shakespeare's great comedy feasts on bawdy mischief and aerial antics, emphasizing the power dynamics between Titania and Oberon.
The complexities of the boxing world, where triumphs can quickly turn to despair, resonate deeply with those who have experienced the raw passion and vulnerability of the sport.