Marie Claire Australia — June 2017

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hile super-powered

men regularly bring

in big bucks at the box

office, the track record

for female fighters is far patchier.

However, a new incarnation of Wonder

Woman hopes to change that.

Israeli actress Gal Gadot will pull

on the Amazonian warrior’s bracelets

in the latest chapter of her cinematic

timeline, bringing along the modern

day values she holds true.

In the 75 years since she was

first created by DC Comics, Wonder

Woman (who is openly bisexual) has

worked as a suffragette, been hailed

an icon by eminent feminist Gloria

Steinem, fought for marriage equality

and always preferred a peaceful

resolution over going to war.

Last year, the heroine was named

a UN Honorary Ambassador for the

Empowerment of Women and Girls,

raising awareness for gender equality.

But sadly, this was scrapped soon

after, following a petition stating the

character was “overtly sexual”.

Gadot argues differently. “When

people argue that [she] should cover

up, I don’t quite get it,” she told Time

magazine earlier this year. “They say,

‘If she’s smart and strong, she can’t

also be sexy.’ That’s not fair. Why

can’t she be all of the above?”

Wonder Woman is in cinemas

from June 1.

FAMILY AFFAIR

Want to make Mum’s day on May 14? We’ve rounded up some mother-daughter movie dates that’ll tick all the boxes

OUT MAY 11

Things seem OK when Emily (Amy Schumer)

brings her mother (Goldie Hawn) on holiday,

until they’re kidnapped and held for ransom.

Why you’ll love it: Amy Schumer – who

co-wrote the film – brings the laughs.

Why Mum’ll love it: Screen legend

Goldie Hawn proves that she’s still got it.

OUT MAY 11

The Aussie artist who made headlines for

his iconic work and colourful lifestyle, Brett

Whiteley is celebrated in this new documentary.

Why you’ll love it: It’s a fascinating look

at the rock’n’roll art scene of the time.

Why Mum’ll love it: She was there to

witness the legacy Whiteley created.

OUT NOW

In 1958, a small town beauty queen and devout

Baptist (Lily Collins) moves to Hollywood

and meets a deeply religious Methodist

(Alden Ehrenreich) who is engaged to his

childhood sweetheart. Predictably, sparks fly.

Why you’ll love it: The ’50s fashion.

Why Mum’ll love it: The forbidden love story.

GIRL

POWER

With no sign of Superman

in sight, this iconic heroine

certainly isn’t a damsel in

distress. Coming soon to a

cinema near you, Gal Gadot

reminds us why the world

needs Wonder Woman

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