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Not seeing it. On considering this I looked at other nominations for best director: 1-Christopher Nolan Oppenheimer 2-Martin Scorsese Killers of the Flower Moon 3-Yorgos Lanthimos Poor Things 4-Jonathan Glazer The Zone of Interest 5-Justine Triet Anatomy of a Fall What was the subject matter covered and how challenging was it to storytell or direct? Which of these movies would you remove from the list to give a spot to Barbie to ✅ gender equity? I am big on gender equity. I did not see Barbie as the “feminist” movie it was portrayed to be nor do I see it as groundbreaking work. https://lnkd.in/eMux4X53. “Mattel’s involvement allows them to take control of the narrative and subsume much of the controversy that has surrounded the Barbie doll since its creation. The company itself rejects the idea that this is a feminist film, opposing Gerwig’s obvious intentions to make this a bold feminist statement.” It was savvy #marketing by a brand struggling for relevance that was a fun reason for women to do a “girlfriend” outing in all pink. It drove consumerism, as intended. It was the commercial success it aimed to be, making over $1 billion. Popularity and deeply evocative art are not usually the same. You can’t always win on all fronts. Yes, I appreciate the last scene where Barbie is at the doctor’s office. Does the nod to #womenshealth deserve an Oscar nomination? I am okay if we have a higher bar for films about women or for art.

The importance of sound design....

Dwayne The Rock Johnson played 1/3 of all leading roles with "Asian and Pacific Islander" heritage between 2007 and 2019 (out of the 1,300 top-grossing films). Talking about representation in class the other day, some students once again noted that even when "non-majority" groups are centered in media, it almost always centers on a stereotypical or, in this case, uniquely unrelatable character. We love The Rock, but that dude has a singular experience. Inspirational? Sure. Relatable? I don't know. But instead of focusing on the problem, we can look at solutions. The solution in this case, as in with most cases of media and creativity, is to get more voices in the room. #representation #mediarepresentation #diversestorytelling #dei

How would you want to drive to the Oscars? The Oscars just dropped a teaser that's pure Hollywood magic, whisking us away to an Oscars land filled with wonder, laughter, and a sprinkle of stardust – ending with a surprise that'll have you saying, 'No way!' Ryan Gosling makes a memorable cameo, adding to the buzz surrounding his Best Supporting Actor nomination. Fans and insiders eagerly anticipate his potential performance and perspective on the film's reception. The Oscars have once again demonstrated their understanding of the entertainment landscape, utilizing popular culture and social media buzz to enhance their appeal and relevance. How will Ryan Gosling's involvement impact the Oscars this year? Share your thoughts below. #Oscars #RyanGosling #Barbie #Ken #AcademyAwards"

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It is not how hard you can hit. 🥊 It’s how hard you can be hit and keep moving forward. ⏩ That is the saying out of the Rocky Balboa film. And that’s why we created this award. We know what it takes to win in anything. And that is what’s keeping moving forward no matter what That’s why we like to award and reward this behavior These two have definitely had their challenges But again, this is a great sign of what is yet to come when you do whatever it takes 💪🏼 🔥 #propertydeveloper #propertyentrepreneur #propertyawards #reallifesuccess #reallifeawards

In 2020, at a press conference in Cannes for Tarantino's new film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood", the famous director was asked about Margot Robbie's role. He replied 'I reject your hypothesis' to a journalist who asked why Robbie had so few lines in the film. Whether you like Tarantino or not, this was a boss move. Anybody who knows his work knows he respects women and gives them incredibly powerful roles. And you don't have to say much to contribute to the storyline. This is a good reminder that you have the right to pick your battles. If your work or art is getting picked on without underlying constructive feedback, and if you're 100% sure of your vision and execution... You know what to do: reject their hypothesis.

Struggling with leading teams? Do you know about the Tuckman's principle? It was designed by Dr Meredith Belbin to teach the various stages of team development. The four stages identified by the renowned psychologist and author; FORMING STORMING NORMING PERFORMING ADJOURNING were aptly and 'entertainingly' best explained using these movie clips from one of the Marvel Studios movies. See, one of the reasons I love watching movies 🤗😀. Mastering these 4 stages of team development will give you an advantage in leadership and team management. Just to break the ice, I have mastered them😊. #gnik #grateful #uos #productionmanagement #movieproduction #filmproduction #movies #theatre #waltdisney #marvelstudios #tuckmanprinciple #belbin #teamdevelopment #team #leadership #creativity #avengers