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Trailer Watch: “On Pointe” Spotlights Students at New York City’s School of American Ballet

“On Pointe” takes viewers behind the scenes of a season at New York City’s School of American Ballet (SAB), where the  competition is fierce and the pressure is on. A new trailer for the Disney+ docuseries sees dancers, ranging from eight to 18 years old, undergoing intense training at the preeminent ballet school in the... from Women and Hollywood https://ift.tt/37nDkCE

“Babyteeth” Wins Big at Australian Academy Awards

The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) just announced the winners of its 2020 awards ceremony, and Shannon Murphy’s “Babyteeth” has got plenty to celebrate. Penned by Rita Kalnejais and based on her play of the same name, the coming-of-age pic tells the story of Milla (Eliza Scanlen), a terminally ill highschooler who... from Women and Hollywood https://ift.tt/3fP5Oca

Trailer Watch: An LGBTQ Teen Takes a Stand Against Her Conservative Town in “The Prom”

“I know we all have stories to tell, and here’s mine,” says 17-year-old Emma Nolan (Jo Ellen Pellman) in a new trailer for “The Prom.” The Netflix musical sees the Indiana highschooler crestfallen after her school’s PTA goes “apeshit” about her plans to bring her girlfriend (Ariana DeBose) to the prom, banning the couple from... from Women and Hollywood https://ift.tt/39srhGB

December 2020 Film Preview

By Tatiana McInnis and Shayna Maci Warner December brings together cinematic stories of every magnitude. From big-budget, long-delayed superhero sequels and explorations of iconic singers, artists, and politicians, to microcosmic looks at life through the work of one dancer or creator, everyone gets their time to shine in this month’s women-centric and women-made films. The... from Women and Hollywood https://ift.tt/39qHbkP

Free, Downloadable Tech Backgrounds for December 2020!

It’s the most festive time of the year; a time for reflection and celebration for the life lived to this point. For the hundreds of wonderful, tiny moments scattered across the months like snowflake flurries. This hasn’t been an easy year, that’s certain, but what 2020 has shown me most of all is the absolute necessity of those moments of connection. That pull toward togetherness, toward the warmth of someone who just gets you. And the endurance of those bonds—through video chats and phone calls and endless text messages. Care packages and presents sent across the miles; tangible reminders of the community that still surrounds us. For the tech backgrounds this month, we partnered with our favorite bubbly, La Marca Prosecco , to remind you to raise a glass to the people who’ve filled your year with love and light.  So grab a glass of crisp Prosecco and toast with us: to the Tuesday afternoon phone calls and the Friday night happy hours; to the virtual watch parties and just-becaus...

9 Sneaky Ways to Save Money During the Week

Does anyone else think saving money is kind of addicting? Don’t get me wrong—I spend it too. Much as I wish it was otherwise, I find my hard-earned dough has the unnerving ability to disappear in the blink of an eye, usually when the travel bug hits. What can I say? I’m a sucker for a good adventure. On the flip side, or perhaps because of my penchant for getaways, I’ve become just a little obsessed with finding new ways to save money . Some moves are obvious: budgets, CDs with high-yield interest rates, and what not. Others, however, I like to think of as sneaky money moves (s/o to my girl Cardi B). Before you ask, no, I’m not hoarding money under any tables like I did during Monopoly games as a kid. Instead, I’m doing my research and figuring out under-the-radar techniques to pinch pennies wherever I can. While these steps might not amount to huge savings, they do lessen living costs and, little by little, build up bank accounts. Every cent counts in the long haul, right?   ...

9 Festive Holiday Nail Colors to Try

We’ve made DIY hair treatments, we’ve started retinol , and we’ve even put masks on our feet . 2020 has been a year filled with self-care, but sometimes you just have to take it back to basics, and for many of us, that’s painting our nails at home. An at-home manicure isn’t the most glamorous of treats to yourself (especially if you’re used to the magic of a nail salon—after this year, I will never take that luxury for granted!), but the end result is enough to make us happy for a few days.  To be honest though, I’d be lying if I said a holiday-themed manicure is exactly “self-care”; to me, it’s a way to get festive and feel in the holiday spirit. TBH, I’d say beauty and fashion is probably the best way to get in the spirit (other than Dash + Lily , which is my favorite show in the world right now). But what more could we need than holiday cheer and self-care right now? (Not much!)  Whichever reason you’re trying a new nail color this season, here are a few shades to try th...