Marjolaine Marsile dives into the representation of Black people in Reality TV and it’s harmful impact on real world people.
“Just Right?” Fandoms as Contestable Porridge
From experience, I have learned that fandoms are a dish best served “lukewarm.” It is like you are Goldilocks. You try chairs, eat porridges and then get into the bed that was just right. However, […]
The Classism Involved In Madeleine McCann’s Disappearance
The Netflix documentary ‘The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann’ debuted on Netflix last Friday and the debate surrounding the case has once again been ignited. Madeleine disappeared in May 2007, almost twelve years ago, and yet her story continues to fill the news. Does the McCann case versus the Shannon Matthews case say expose the prevailing existence of classism in the media? Shannon Matthews was a working-class girl from Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, who went missing in 2008. The media coverage she received compared to Madeleine was minimal so why are we still talking about Madeliene? Many, Guardian columnist Owen Jones included have pointed to the fact that the McCanns are decidedly middle-class with contacts in the media invites the question, are the McCanns only walking free uncharged of child negligence or worse because of their status as middle-class doctors?
The Best Foreign Language Shows You Should Watch
Say hello, bonjour, hola and ciao to some of the best foreign language shows out there. With an increase in demand for non-English speaking shows in the UK, we have been lucky enough to experience […]
Do True Crime Dramas Glamourise Violence At The Expense Of Victims?
For the average person, fascination and repulsion often go hand in hand when it comes to serial killers. The idea of murder, rape, torture and necrophilia as a source of enjoyment is so incomprehensible to […]