Hollywood hasn’t always been this way. Ironically one could argue that the early days of cinema was far better for presentation than what we get nowadays. While admittedly these gay characters were often played with […]
Times Up: We need to push for action, not words
In the midst of this watershed moment, where many are calling out sexual misconduct and demanding diversity in the workplace, the importance of not only speaking out, but also taking action, is paramount. The Hollywood […]
Why #Metoo Is Not Synonymous With ‘Men Too’
The Harvey Weinstein and Hollywood sexual abuse scandal is one that needs no introduction: it has been the – perhaps unsurprising – revelation that women in Hollywood are being abused, manipulated and raped by men […]
New Star Wars Triology- A Cynical Hollywood Cashgrab?
It was announced earlier this month that Rian Johnson, director of the upcoming eighth instalment to the Star Wars series, The Last Jedi, is set to direct a “brand new trilogy”, entirely separate from Episodes […]
The Roman Polanski Retrospective and its Moral Implications
Hannah Stokes discusses the recent retrospective held for Oscar award-winning director, Roman Polanski, and discusses the possible need to separate art from artist. This Monday, a retrospective for Roman Polanski opened at the Cinematheque Francaise […]
The end of Kevin Spacey?
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Movie Reviews – More Harm than Good?
Before I decide to see any movie in the cinema, I always look at the reviews. A film review can tell me whether a movie is a waste of time or not, and makes my […]
Harvey Weinstein and Hollywood’s Sexual Assault Problem
With the multiple allegations currently surrounding Harvey Weinstein, Arts Writer Lucy Carr examines the culture of sexual assault within Hollywood. As more stories emerge every day, the world is left to watch in horror as […]
Only the Pretty Girls Get Assaulted: Mayim Bialik, You Are Not a Feminist
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In a week where more and more actresses stepped forward to pledge their own allegations of sexual assault and harassment against movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, one response stood out for me amongst all the others. […]
Anime Classic Your Name: Whitewashed Edition
With the distant release of Your Name, will Hollywood surpass fans’ expectations? Or will it release yet another anime adaptation flop with whitewashed roles and unfaithful storytelling? In the world of Hollywood, film sequels and remakes seem […]
The Favouritism of White Actors in Non-White Roles
Joe Wright’s Pan – the prequel to the J.M. Barrie classic Peter Pan, has recently entered cinemas facing negative reviews from critics, with controversy over the casting. Rooney Mara’s portrayal of the Native American Tiger Lily has […]
Was criticism over the lack of diversity in this year’s Oscar nominations justified?
The 2015 Oscar nominations saw no female directors, screenwriters or cinematographers nominated, nor a single person of colour. Following widespread condemnation of the awards, Cheryl Boone Isaacs, the first African-American president of the academy, stated that […]