The fight to save the trans Joker movie

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Warner Bros. quashed an unauthorized Joker movie. Inside the director's fight to save it Click to view images

Vera Drew says her trans remix "The People's Joker" is fair use. The studio disagrees. The story of the $100,000 indie that started a firestorm at TIFF.

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By bucking norms, Ashley McBryde became one of country's most respected, and unlikeliest, stars Click to view images

McBryde was nominated for 5 CMA Awards, including female vocalist and song of the year. Her new LP, "Lindeville," is a song cycle about a fictional town.

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Why the Oscars are primed to go Mach 10 with 'Top Gun: Maverick' Click to view images

With a number of high-profile indie films flaming out, box office hits could fill up this year's Oscar best picture slate. Start with "Top Gun: Maverick."

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Joan Didion remains elusive in a Hammer Museum show inspired by her life Click to view images

An exhibition at the Hammer Museum inspired by Joan Didion features historic objects as well as art. It's sometimes tantalizing, often muddled.

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Jeff Wilbusch left his Hasidic community at 13. Now he's exploring his identity on TV Click to view images

Wilbusch, now starring as Avraham Avraham in David E. Kelley's "The Calling" on Peacock, discusses the series and why Jewish representation matters.

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Natasha Henstridge: Why I made my #MeToo stand Click to view images

Five years ago, I went public about my experience, starting a journey that has been filled with fear, frustration and ultimately pride.

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Five years after #MeToo, I am haunted by the stories we could not tell Click to view images

If you were in a newsroom during #MeToo, you know it wasn't a witch hunt; it was like watching a mile-high dam break.

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