Annie Leibovitz Presents Women of Distinction in Non-Babes 2016 Pirelli Calendar
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Annie Leibovitz Presents Women of Distinction in Non-Babes 2016 Pirelli Calendar
The Pirelli Calendar is noted for its annual issue of female bodies eye candy and also sensual beauty. With few exceptions -- Terry Richardson's calendar, for example -- Pirelli takes the high road in photographing women.
Pirelli's 2016 calendar #43 mines new ground in female imagery, tapping female photographer Annie Leibovitz to shoot 13 inspiring women -- artists, athletes, models, philanthropists and bloggers of every age and skin color. The omission of a Latina woman is noteworthy, unless I have my ethnicities mixed up. This is Leibovitz's second Pirelli calendar, as she shot the 2000 edition.
Leibovitz explains her vision behind this year's calendar, saying:
“I started to think about the roles that women play, women who have achieved something. I wanted to make a classic set of portraits. I thought that the women should look strong but natural, and I decided to keep it a very simple exercise of shooting in the studio,” Leibovitz said in a release. “This calendar is so completely different. It is a departure. The idea was not to have any pretense in these pictures and be very straightforward.” Needless to say, those looking for tropically set nude photos are in for a surprise.
Angelina Jolie Fronts WSJ Magazine November 2015 Innovators Issue, Lensed By Peter Lindbergh
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Angelina Jolie Fronts WSJ Magazine November 2015 Innovators Issue, Lensed By Peter Lindbergh
AOC 2007 founding muse Angelina Jolie fronts the November 2015 issue of WSJ Magazine, the Innovators Issue. Angelina is photographed by Peter Lindbergh in classic images styled by Anastasia Barbieri./ Hair by Adriotha Lee; makeup by Toni Garavaglia
Jolie is promoting her new film 'By the Sea' starring herself and husband Brad Pitt. Interviewed by Julia Reed, the actor reflects on the many challenges of making the film about a couple whose marriage is in deep crisis. AOC has followed the film from its beginning.
Pierre de Vallombreuse Photographs Gender Equality In Southeast Asia Indiginous Cultures
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Pierre de Vallombreuse Photographs Gender Equality In Southeast Asia Indiginous Cultures
"Most of the cultures in Southeast Asia are more based on equality than domination," the photographer explained. For this series 'Souveraines', which was commissioned by Arthaud Publishing, de Vallombreuse "selected four remote cultures where women play decisive and central roles in governance and spirituality—the Khasi, a matrilineal and matrilocal society in northeastern India; the Palawan, a non-hierarchical community in the Philippines; the Mosuo ethnic group in China; and the Badjao, a sea-dwelling group that prefers boats to houses."
It should be noted that female sexuality is more more embraced in these societies, as we've written on AOC, and often it is women who choose their sexual partners, if only for the night. These realities dovetail back to our historical understandings of women's lives before the deterioration of women's rights, escalating dramatically after 10,000 BC.
De Vallombreuse says one of the most striking things he observed in these societies included "fluidity, simplicity, and normality" between men and women. "This should be normal everywhere," he said.
Kate Winslet Says Apple Devices Create Negative World For Kids & Families
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Kate Winslet Rules In Alexi Lubomirski Images For Esquire UK November 2015
One of the acclaimed stars of the new movie 'Steve Jobs', British actor Kate Winslet just posted a challenging interview with The Sunday Times, arguing that parents are "losing control" of their children to social media.
Winslet said that social media has a "huge impact on young women's self-esteem", so much so that it made her "blood boil".
These are tough-talking, fighting words from the mom of three children, proving that beautiful lingerie and posing in sensual, Alexi Lubomirski images for Esquire UK in no way invalidate conscientious parenting. Read more about Kate's view on technology & kids in AOC Women's News.
Kate Winslet is a Smart Sensuality woman who knows her own mind. Read more about Kate's keen desire to join the cast of 'Steve Jobs' and interviews about the movie and its core character Steve Jobs.
Angelina Jolie Pitt Working on 'The Breadwinner' & 'First They Killed My Father', A Memoir By Loung Ung
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“The Hollywood Reporter shares news that Angelina Jolie Pitt will executive produce the animated film ‘The Breadwinner’, a story of a young girl living as a boy under the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.”
“The story’s heroine Parvana disguises herself as a boy to become her family’s breadwinner after her father is imprisoned unfairly. The film, which also focuses on the culture and beauty of Afghanistan, will be produced in English and in Dari.” Read on
Angelina Jolie-Pitt Makes Cambodian Film for Netflix
“Jolie-Pitt is currently working on a film for Netflix called ‘First They Killed My Father’. The actor and director is adapting the memoir of Loung Ung, a Cambodian author and human rights activist, who survived the Khmer Rouge regime. Jolie-Pitt has co-written the screen adaptation with Ung and will product as well as direct the film.”
“Jolie Pitt said she decided to partner with Netflix because of the streaming service’s global reach. “Films like this are hard to watch but important to see,” she said. “They are also hard to get made. Netflix is making this possible, and I am looking forward to working with them and excited that the film will reach so many people.” The film will be released in both Khmer and English.” Read on
