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Today millions of women will join together in solidarity through vocal displays and silent demonstrations to call attention to the contributions we have made to society. At a time when womanhood is under constant attack and our very ability to protect our rights is called into question, we stand united and show the power and poise of womanhood. In celebration of International Women’s Day, MadameNoire pays homage to 10 extraordinary women from around the globe who have had an undeniable impact on our world and serve as inspirations for millions of women today.

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Dame Eugenia Charles

Best known as the Caribbean’s first female prime minister, Dame Eugenia Charles’ legacy extends far beyond that title. A native of Dominica, Charles was born in a small fishing village outside of Roseau. She gained an interest in law at an early age and became the country’s first female lawyer. Gradually she became more interested in politics, particularly as a battle raged regarding freedom of the press. She would go on to form the Dominica Freedom Party and ultimately ascend to Prime Minister. Having survived two attempted coups during her tenure and given her hard-line stance on issues such as anti-corruption, she was dubbed the “Iron Lady of the Caribbean.” She may not have been perfect, but we have an immense amount of respect for a woman who thrived in a male-dominated and racist world.

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Later this month, the live-action American remake of Ghost in the Shell hits theaters, with Scarlett Johansson portraying the Major. Fans of the original Ghost in the Shell manga and anime are already familiar with the Thermoptic suit that the Major uses throughout the story, but the costume has been a major part of the promotional push for the movie. Now that we’ve gotten a better look at the suit, it’s even more impressive to learn that it is a practical effect and not a CGI costume.

During a recent episode of Tested, Adam Savage visited Weta to get the scoop on how they created the Thermoptic suit for Ghost in the Shell. To better illustrate how the costume fits on a person, Tested contributor Danica Chan bravely wore the costume while Weta costume technician Flo Foxworthy explained how the suit was created out of silicon, and it may be the first time that anyone has created a full hero suit from that material.

“The silicon just has an amazing texture and finish and stretch that you just don’t from foam latex or from any fabric,” said Foxworthy. “It’s really otherworldly and quite technologically advanced in appearance. And we can get these incredible details right into the costume. We would never have been able to do this with any other material.”

Foxworthy also pointed out the different types of silicon that were used in the costume, as well as the way that magnets hold parts of the costume together. The downside of silicon is that it can take on an imprint far too easily, which is why the costume has to be stored on a form fitting mannequin to keep its intended shape. It’s a magnificent creation, and we’re eager to see it in action when Ghost in the Shell is released on March 31.

What do you think about this behind-the-scenes look at the Thermoptic suit? Let’s discuss in the comment section below!

Image: Paramount Pictures

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In the half-hour Amazon drama, Z: The Beginning of Everything, Christina Ricci stars as Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald, the wife of famed author F. Scott Fitzgerald and dubbed by said husband as “the original flapper”. While their tumultuous marriage was characterized by copious amounts of alcohol, infidelity, and jealousy, the Fitzgeralds became icons of the Jazz Age [...]

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