Two-woman team discuss gender-skewed Hollywood and retelling Irish immigrant experience through female eyesIn the more than eight decades the Academy Awards absorb existed,only 10 British films absorb taken home the trophy for best film. Not a single one has had a female lead.
But this year, the two UK films nominated in the best film category – Brooklyn, and starring Saoirse Ronan,and Room, starring Brie Larson – are attempting to overturn the gender-skewed precedent, and both boasting strong female performances. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com