NEWS OF THE WEEK: Helen Mirren condemns ‘profound sexism’ of James Bond

Speaking about her MobLand co-star and former Bond actor Pierce Brosnan, Mirren said that although she was a "massive fan" of Brosnan, Bond was "not my thing" due to its portrayal of women. "The whole series of James Bond, it was …

Pierce Brosnan says he is in ‘certain agreement’ with Helen Mirren over James Bond sexism

Pierce Brosnan, who played James Bond in four films between 1995 and 2002, has said he has qualified sympathy for Helen Mirren’s feelings about what she called the “profound sexism” of the spy series. Speaking last week, Mirren said she had “never liked …

Pierce Brosnan backs Helen Mirren's criticism of James Bond's "profound sexism"

Nushrratt Bharuccha on casual sexism in film world, talks about Chhorii 2

Nushrratt on genesis of Chhorii 2 Nushrratt says that though the success of the first film was a big catalyst for the sequel, part 2 came 'organically'. "We are all aligned to the story coming from the truest form of it wanting to be told, and …

‘This DJ said, “Look at Imelda May, I mean, she’s a bit long in the tooth to be releasing music”’ – sexism in the Irish ...

In her new book, activist Linda Coogan Byrne exposes the startling gender inequality in Irish music. Here, she talks about the shock statistics, female artists’ struggle to get airplay and why everyone from labels to promoters and radio bosses keep passing …

Pierce Brosnan backs Helen Mirren over Bond sexism

Pierce Brosnan, who played James Bond in four films, has said he has some sympathy with Dame Helen Mirren’s assessment of the franchise’s “profound sexism”. Mirren said she was never a fan of the Bond films and criticised their portrayal of women, adding …

Tories drawn into 'sexism and racism' row after candidate launches 'slur' at Reform challenger's wife

The Conservatives have been drawn into a "racism and sexism" row after a Tory councillor appeared to launch a racist message at his Reform UK challenger's wife. Tory councillor Mike Introna had been discussing Reform candidate Andrew McCallum …

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The 2025 TV schedule is proof of concept that class-act Oscar winner Helen Mirren can easily hold her own as a bonafide TV star, thanks to captivating roles on Yellowstone’s prequel 1923 and the gangster drama MobLand (both streaming with a Paramount+ …

Pierce Brosnan Says He Agrees With Helen Mirren’s Criticism of James Bond’s “Profound Sexism”

Former 007 Pierce Brosnan is reacting to Helen Mirren’s criticism of the James Bond franchise. Last week, his MobLand co-star got candid during an interview with The London Standard, revealing she “never liked James Bond” because the concept is “drenched …

When sexism almost cost Emily Blunt her greatest role: “Welcome to Hollywood”

(Credits: Far Out / YouTube Still) In 2014, it was announced that Emily Blunt would star in a crime thriller exploring the terrifying world of Mexican cartels. She was cast in the lead role of an FBI agent who is led on an eye-opening odyssey into the …