Scarlett Johansson, one of the most famous people on earth, has finally come out and defended Woody Allen, a director whom she has worked with as an actress in three movies ( “Match Point,” “Scoop,” and “ Vicky Cristina Barcelona”).
Read moreSurprise, Surprise: Marvel's “Black Widow" Will Not Be Rated R
The chances of a Disney MCU movie being rated R are next-to-nada. The Mouse House’s bottom line has always been about making money first and then, buried much lower down its list of priorities, artistic merit. Sorry Fanboys, that’s just the way it is, we could have gotten better versions of the “Iron Man,” Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Captain America” movies if it were not for the constraints that come in attaining that ever-so-box-office-cushiony-PG-13 rating. So, no, contrary to what many thought would happen, I knew all along that “Black Widow” was not going to be blessed with an R.
Read moreMarvel/Disney Tackle Gender Wage Gap: Scarlett Johansson Lands $15M Payday for 'Black Widow'
For years I have been clamoring for a "Black Widow movie." The cinematic potential of the character, as portrayed by Scarlett Johannsen in the 'Avengers' flicks, is endless. After all, what could be more cinematic than a spy movie?
Marvel Studios is finally going to be making a stand-alone “Black Widow” movie with Johansson and directed by Cate Shortland. This has us all very excited and today's news was just icing on the cake as its been reported that Johannson will be making just as much as her counterparts in the MCU.
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