As the James Franco case of #MeToo reaches a tentative conclusion, it begs the examination whether such legal resolutions are the key to ending harassment against women.

“This advice line’s purpose is to empower women to exercise their legal rights in the workplace,” says actor Emma Watson.

How soon is too soon, to start giving chances to men accused of sexual misconduct? Emma Thompson’s open letter, in wake of quitting a film produced by an animation studio, which hired John Lasseter, raises so many relevant questions. While everyone does deserve a second chance, the readiness and ease with which sexual predators are […]

The 76th Golden Globe Awards show, hosted by Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg, grabbed spotlight for many reasons. Once again, the awards, held at Beverly Hills, honoured Hollywood’s best. Here are some of the notable moments from the show: Sunday evening’s proceedings began with Sandra’s opening monologue in which she addressed the importance of diversity in Hollywood. “I said yes […]

The #MeToo campaign has sparked a massive reaction worldwide. The upcoming Cannes Film Festival too is taking the necessary steps to curb any incident of sexual harassment during the festival. The coveted French Film Festival will witness a setting-up of hotline against sexual harassment. The hotline will be assisting all men, women, kids in reporting any untoward […]

Martin McDonagh’s tragic-comedy—Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri—won five trophies at the British Academy Film Awards in London on Sunday. The film that portrayed women seeking an end to harassment, abuse and inequality dominated the award show as it swept the best film, outstanding British film and best actress awards, for Frances McDormand. “The film is […]

Selma Blair has spoken out against director James Toback. The director has allegedly harassed over 300 women. She was one of the first people to talk about him, and spoke about him again on the TV show,”The Talk”. She said he threatened to murder her. “This was weighing on me. I’ve literally been afraid for […]

Hollywood actor James Franco, who recently won a Golden Globes award, is the latest celebrity to face allegations of sexual misconduct. Ironically, the actor had attended the ceremony proudly wearing a “Times Up” pin. And that proved to be his downfall. Five women came forward with allegations of sexual harassment against him, soon after his […]

This year, actresses wore all black to the Golden Globes in solidarity with victims of sexual assault. The red carpet didn’t matter much. The black dress code was part of the Time’s Up campaign. The drive was launched by 300 Hollywood celebrities after the Harvey Weinstein scandal erupted. The dress code is unprecedented. Instead of […]

Over 200 Hollywood actresses, writers and directors have launched a project to fight sexual harassment in the film industry. ‘Time’s Up’ is a call for change from women in entertainment for women everywhere. The campaign is funded by actresses, including Reese Witherspoon, Eva Longoria and Emma Stone. It has raised more than $13 million. The […]