There are few roles available for Asian actors. Only 5% of all film roles in 2019 were Asian characters. The percentage of Asian directors and writers are even lower at 3.4 and 2.8% respectively.* What few Asian roles there are have been whitewashed in Hollywood as long as movies…

A reworked version of the original inclusion rider tool was recently released. It includes new policies that focus on accountability and hiring targets, and brings together civil rights, racial justice, and legal expertise to provide resources for increased representation throughout Hollywood. Inclusion riders are additions A-List stars make to their…

Like live action television, adult animation has been dominated by men behind the scenes. Onscreen, women are often seen in the usual supporting roles of mother, wife, sister, or sexy fantasy girlfriend. Now, adult animation has opened up to include: New styles of animation Content that pushed the boundaries More female creators Women in…

What is The Glow Up Trope? An “unattractive” woman gets a makeover and suddenly she is beautiful, acceptable, and worthy. The goal is to make the woman conform to societal standards of beauty otherwise she’s not worthy of getting the man (heteronormative), fitting in with the cool girls (often classist)…

We just rewatched Working Girl for the first time since it came out over 30 years ago. We were pleasantly surprised by aspects that still rang true today however, not unexpectantly, a number of things are outdated (and not just the fabulous 80s fashions!). What still works: > It addresses ongoing…

We’ve watched some STEAMY shows lately and wondered how *those* scenes are shot. See Normal People, Bridgerton, and I May Destroy You among others. Intimacy coordinators are used to create and facilitate these scenes for a realistic look and the safety of actors. Intimacy Coordinators 101 They are professionals who work…

What is colorism? Prejudice or discrimination against individuals with a dark skin tone, typically among people of the same ethnic or racial group. When Black actors are cast: >Lighter skinned actors generally get leading and more desirable roles such as love interest, successful professional, entertainer, etc. >Darker skinned actors are typically…

Using a fat suit and other prosthetic makeup to add weight to an otherwise slim actor, usually to perpetuate a joke. Fat suits are not generally used to portray nuanced stories of full lives lived in larger bodies. Their typical use for sight gags is retrogressive and perpetuate harmful…