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Cinephile | Movie Analyzer | Nisei (二世) | @aapodcasters Member | Anything above ⭐⭐⭐ is a good film | Let's talk film!




Halle Bailey says Zendaya, Ariana Grande and more women supported her through racist "Little Mermaid" backlash. “As women, I think we form a little protective bubble around each other, especially when we see a peer going through lots of opinions. Rachel [Zegler] was definitely one of those people. I love her. We all understand what a vulnerable place it is to be, and at the end of the day, we are young women… we’re self-conscious, we’re insecure. I’m insecure at times, and sometimes the opinions of people can muddy your own thoughts. So it’s special to have a community who’s there to say, ‘You’re amazing. We’re here for you.’” (via The Independent) variety.com/2026/film/news…











Ugh. I really REALLY hate it when people get played off. The room was NOT HAPPY. Surely you can spare a few extra seconds? Do better @TheAcademy #Oscars

