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By exploring intersectional representation of women in pop culture, MP opens the door for intelligent and fun conversations about diverse narratives across film, TV, music and literature.

Writer Jane Harper and producer Jodi Matterson take us behind the scenes of the film adaptation of The Dry 2: Force of Nature.
The owner of a chain of bookstores has apologised after criticising books with a “woke agenda” and calling for more male-led books with “traditional nuclear white family stories” in a series of tweets posted late last year. 
While there are certainly choices that should be cause for celebration amongst the Oscars nominations, the decision to entirely overlook Greeta Lee – as well as Gerwig and Robbie – is a reminder of how deeply flawed the Oscars can be.
With diverse people in control, who are at least in part led by lived experience (Raymund's character Jackie Quiñones' struggle with sobriety is informed by Cutter's own), representation feels natural. It's less about ticking a box or making a point and just about letting people exist in the world as they are.
RMIT's Taylor Swift academic conference, Swiftposium, is handing the power over to fans with a dedicated 'Fanposium'.
It’s hard not to hope this is one final masterful ploy, a punking set to prove the pervasiveness of patriarchy, delivered with a wink and a nod to the audience that will soon be revealed to have all been a game. But nothing comes. 
The Australian writer and director is on the rise with a new short film that beautifully captures friendship and connection.
Quinta Brunson, Ayo Edebiri and Ali Wong made Emmys history.
Anita Heiss says her play looks at First Nations identity and the 'value that we place on the women in our lives'.
Amongst a star-studded cast in Netflix's adaptation of Trent Dalton's book, Millie Donaldson is one to watch.

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