For years, there has been a stigma that women do not get meaty roles in major films. And yet, 2014 is an example that there are a lot of wondrous female roles to behold on the silver screen. From films carried exclusively by female characters, to films in which they counter and work alongside their male protagonists, there was a truly great range of female leads on display.
The supporting actor or actress is not simply a throwaway role. In many cases, these characters transcend the drama, adding color and even stealing scenes from the main protagonist. This is not a new phenomenon by any means and only serves to support that all adage that "there are no small roles."
In Latin Post's next segment of "Best of Film in 2014", we look at the cinematography that affected us most in the calendar year, including Alejandro González Iñárritu 'Birdman' and more.
After a summer headlined by declining box office numbers and disappointing blockbusters, Latin Post.com's David Salazar and Francisco Salazar take a look at the best movies of the summer.
