Women Still Underrepresente d in Top Films in 2017
A San Diego State study finds women held 24 percent of lead roles in the top 100 films of 2017, down from 29 percent in 2016, while major characters comprised 37 percent of roles, unchanged from 2016, highlighting ongoing gender imbalance in Hollywood.
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Study shows gender imbalance in top grossing films
A 2 261 character study by Professor Martha Lauren finds men hold about two thirds of major roles in 2017 films and female leads remain underrepresented. The report notes exceptions in Star Wars The Last Jedi Beauty and the Beast and Wonder Woman and calls the shift inconclusive.
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Mamet Writes Bitter Wheat About Harvey Weinstein
David Mamet, famed playwright of Glengarry Glen Ross and Wag the Dog, has written a play titled Bitter Wheat about Harvey Weinstein. The project has no opening date and may star a Chicago stage veteran turned film actor, with producer name not yet disclosed. Variety speculates on Jeffrey Richards as a possible collaborator.
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Dear Abby Addresses Motherhood Longing and Grocery Etiquette
Dear Abby hears a wife’s wish for a child amid a 18 year age gap and a stepdaughter absence. Advice urges honest talks, reassessing needs, and potential life path changes. Also a reader asks about supermarket etiquette and cart behavior with Abby urging courtesy and safety.
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Family tensions and mental health guidance in a sister dispute
A reader describes conflict with an older sister Clare who uses anxiety as a weapon, causing hurt and withdrawal from the family. The column advises detaching, setting boundaries, and pursuing therapy while the sisters prioritize their own mental health.
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Why We Talk to Kids About Lockdowns
A mother discusses school safety conversations with her child and the difficulty of addressing violence. She recalls lockdown drills, the fear of armed threats, and the need to explain what may happen, while noting adult discomfort and the constant questions from her child.
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Murphy Brown reboot tackles diverse American families
The piece argues single mothers and nontraditional families are common and capable, notes media stereotypes and racial disparities in poverty, and calls for a 2018 Murphy Brown revival to reflect evolving family structures with realistic representation and inclusive storytelling.
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