Two Words: Inclusion Rider
With movements such as #MeToo and #TimesUp taking the film industry by storm in the hope to bring light to the struggles of women in the work place in regard to sexual harassment, assault, abuse, and general inequality, screen stars are taking action; demanding the exposure and expulsion of abusers, help for survivors, and equal pay. Hollywood is becoming more vocal and political than ever in the current climate, and diversity is one of the issues on the cards. In her powerful speech at this year's Academy Awards, actor Frances McDormand - winner of the Best Actress award for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (Martin McDonagh, 2017) - addressed the crowd and an audience of over 26 million watching at home. After the formalities of thanking the cast and crew, McDormand placed her Oscar on the floor and asked that all of the female nominees of the night take a stand. Aside from the 10 acting nominees each year (Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress both have 5 nomine...