Why Angelina Jolie's "Hardbody" in 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider' Appeals to the Woman Spectator
While the camera is objectifying her body to invoke a sexual response in male viewers, Lara Croft still defies the expectations of women in action films.

Rezadeira, lady of the forest, prepares a ritual to bless the people of the woods. Her hands travel, with mastery, through the green trails surrounded by plants and herbs from the sacred grove. Her profane side shows at the end of her divine duty, making her yearn for the flesh's needs.
While the camera is objectifying her body to invoke a sexual response in male viewers, Lara Croft still defies the expectations of women in action films.
A historic documentary about the iconic Disney character gives viewers a glimpse into animation.
Shudder’s Host (not a particularly original title, I must say) attempts to bring the spooks to “the quarantine generation” by presenting us with a scary Zoom call during lockdown.
This magical reboot introduces a new set of Charmed ones, much to the ire of fans of the original series.
The coming-of-age story that brings viewers into the world of Broadway, New York City, with musical talent and LGBTQ leads.
Shadow & Bone excels in natural story representation with powerful centering of culture. Jessie Mei Li stars as Alina Starkov, the feisty cartographer with kindness, innocence, and integrity, who comes to be revealed as the legendary summoner of light.