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A New Study Finds White Men Still Talk the Most in Movies
A New Study Finds White Men Still Talk the Most in Movies
A New Study Finds White Men Still Talk the Most in Movies
The goal with any society is to get better at stuff, to learn from mistakes and evolve, gradually, over time, to become the best version of itself. But for all the woke baes and social justice awareness out there, it looks like movies still have a long way to go. A new study has found that white men still get the most dialogue in today’s cinema, and women and minorities are still often relegated to stereotypical, nonessential roles.
Will Hollywood South Rise Again?
Will Hollywood South Rise Again?
Will Hollywood South Rise Again?
Ever since the original Tarzan Of The Apes was filmed in Morgan City in 1917, Louisiana has been a favorite location for movie and television directors.  With its diverse scenery from swamps to antebellum houses to public and private college campuses and urban environments, our state can stand in for many other locales around the world...
Louisiana’s Reign As “Hollywood South” May Be Going South
Louisiana’s Reign As “Hollywood South” May Be Going South
Louisiana’s Reign As “Hollywood South” May Be Going South
The Louisiana Legislature's 2017 regular session opened yesterday in Baton Rouge with Governor Bel Edwards urging Democrats and Republicans to work together to fix the state's well-documented budget woes. As a Democratic governor in a predominantly Republican state, that's like being a man swimming alone amidst a sea of sharks saying, "Please, don't eat me...
Is “Hollywood South” Dead?
Is “Hollywood South” Dead?
Is “Hollywood South” Dead?
Just three years ago, more movies and television shows were being filmed in Louisiana than in any other state in the U.S.  The film industry was so big here, that the Pelican State was dubbed "Hollywood South."  As the old adage goes, "Fame is fleeting," and our state's fame could be gone for good...
No Superheroes In This Year’s Oscars
No Superheroes In This Year’s Oscars
No Superheroes In This Year’s Oscars
Well, bummer.  Yesterday I was pretty optimistic about Deadpool's chances of getting an Oscar nomination for Best Picture and/or Best Actor, but it wasn't to be. The big vote-getter was a musical of all things!  La La Land landed 14 nominations which ties it with Titanic and All About Eve for most ever...

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