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entertainment2 years ago

"Reservation Dogs' Star Criticizes 'Killers of the Flower Moon' for Weak Osage Representation"

Devery Jacobs, known for her role in "Reservation Dogs," criticized Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon" for its portrayal of Osage characters, stating that they were not shown honor or dignity and were further dehumanized by their depiction of deaths. Jacobs called for more Indigenous perspectives in storytelling and highlighted the underwritten nature of the Osage characters compared to the white characters. Despite positive reviews and box office success, Jacobs expressed her disappointment with the film's handling of Native American history.

via NBC News|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Devery Jacobs Criticizes 'Killers of the Flower Moon' for Dehumanizing People"

Devery Jacobs, star of "Reservation Dogs," expressed her "strong feelings" about Martin Scorsese's film "Killers of the Flower Moon," stating that it was painful, grueling, and unnecessarily graphic. Jacobs criticized the portrayal of Native characters, feeling that they were underwritten compared to the white characters. She argued that the film's focus on violence against Native people further dehumanizes them and called for more representation of Indigenous joy, culture, and love. Jacobs also suggested that an Osage filmmaker should have been given the opportunity to tell their own story with the film's $200 million budget.

via Deadline|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Devery Jacobs Reflects on the Intense Experience of Watching 'Killers of the Flower Moon'"

Devery Jacobs, star of "Reservation Dogs," criticized Martin Scorsese's film "Killers of the Flower Moon" for its portrayal of violence against indigenous people, describing it as "painful, grueling, unrelenting, and unnecessarily graphic." Jacobs expressed disappointment in the underwritten Osage characters compared to the depth given to white men in the film. She argued that the depiction of more murdered Native women on screen normalizes violence against indigenous people and dehumanizes them. Jacobs suggested that an Osage filmmaker should have been chosen to tell the story instead of Scorsese.

via Rolling Stone|
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entertainment2 years ago

Jenna Ortega and Elle Fanning shine in Comedy Actress Roundtable.

Jenna Ortega, Elle Fanning, Ayo Edebiri, Natasha Lyonne, Devery Jacobs, and Sheryl Lee Ralph gathered for THR's annual Comedy Actress Emmy Roundtable. They discussed fighting stereotypes, finding agency, dismissing gross notes, and having fun. The conversation also touched on their reservations about taking on certain roles, dealing with fame, and the importance of collaboration on set. Ortega shared her experience of not being heard on sets and being treated like a puppet, but also how Tim Burton pulled her in his trailer and wanted to be a soundboard for her voice.

via Hollywood Reporter|
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