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Oscar’s Penis Problem: Why Does the Academy Ignore Actors Doing Full Frontal?
If you want to win an Oscar, does it help to have a nude scene? That depends on if you’re competing in the best actor or actress category.In the past, we’ve seen victories for actresses who bare it all onscreen — such as Halle Berry in “Monster’s Ball” (2001) or Kate Winslet in “The Reader” […]
Continue readingCan Halle Berry Be the First Woman to Direct Herself to an Acting Nomination for ‘Bruised’?
Halle Berry, the sole Black woman to win the best actress Oscar in 93 years, has unveiled her directorial debut film “Bruised” at the AFI Film Festival, showcasing a commitment and skill that only the very best actors in the world can harness.Written by debut screenwriter Michelle Rosenfarb, “Bruised” tells the story of Jackie Justice, […]
Continue readingHalle Berry Expresses Oscars ‘Heartbreak’ Over Historic Win
Halle Berry’s 2002 win at the Academy Awards was a historic moment.When presenter Russell Crowe opened the envelope and read Berry’s name for her performance in “Monster’s Ball,” she became the first Black woman to win an Oscar for best actress. Through tears, Berry thanked the women who came before her — including Dorothy Dandridge, […]
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