June has historically been the most popular month for weddings, in part because of its namesake. The goddess Juno was the protector of women in all aspects of life, most especially in marriage and childbearing.Read More
May 2021 Newsletter – Oscar Wrap Up
The Academy Awards were held on April 25 with fewer people and a smaller red carpet because of COVID restrictions, but nevertheless a salute to movies and the people who make them possible.Read More
Hollywood: Her Story Featured in Alist Nation
Hollywood: Her Story is featured in Alist Nation’s Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2021!
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Hollywood: Her Story Featured in The Helm
How Women Were Pushed Out of Hollywood – and Fought Their Way Back In
In an excerpt from “Hollywood: Her Story”, authors Jill S. Tietjen and Barbara Bridges highlight the important contributions from women in the film industry from the 1890s to today.
April 2021 Newsletter – Movie Remakes – Ben-Hur
Movie remakes have been a part of movie history almost from the beginning of the industry. One such movie that we often talk about in our presentations is Ben Hur.
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Hollywood: Her Story Featured in WomenArts
Hollywood: Her Story, An Illustrated History of Women and the Movies sets out to document that women have been in the film business since the flickering early days of its existence.Read More
March 2021 Newsletter – Oscar Nominations
The Oscar nominations have been announced! After this most unusual pandemic year, we will find out the winners on April 25 at the 93rd Academy Awards ceremony.
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February 2021 Newsletter – Celebrating Black History Month
During February 2021, Black History Month, we profile a potpourri of African-American women in the movie industry throughout its history.
January 2021 Newsletter – 2020 Films Added to National Film Registry
Each tear since 1988, films have been inducted into the National Film Registry at the Library of Congress reflecting their cultural, historic and artistic importance.
December 2020 Newsletter – Costume Designers
Debbie Reynolds collected costumes from the film industry and advocated for preserving and exhibiting costumes from the Golden Age of Cinema for many decades.Read More