Mark Herman, interviewed by writer Jack Denison, touches upon the evolution of cinema, frustrations with the film industry and how popcorn just doesn’t cut it anymore.
Mank Review: David Fincher’s Love Letter to Old Hollywood
Jack Denison reviews Netflix and David Fincher’s collaboration: Mank.
8 of the Worst Science Mistakes in Hollywood
A collection of the worst and most painful science mistakes Hollywood has to offer.
I ACCUSE YOU, POLANSKI.
This article contains discussions of rape and child sexual assault, reader discretion is advised.
Is Ageism Still a Problem in the Film Industry?
With the release of the most recent Bond film title: No Time To Die, I thought it’d be a good idea to take a look at the recent fear of ageism in the film industry. […]
Review: Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood
The release of a new film from the almost inescapable prestige of Quentin Tarantino is never going to result in anything but buzz. The man’s films are no stranger to controversy, and Once Upon A […]
#MeToo and the Arts: what Will Change In 2019?
Almost 18 months after the #MeToo movement swept the global media platform, the list of abusive men seems to be ever-growing. As we witness as a monumental shift in attitudes toward sexual harassment and assault, […]
“Surviving R Kelly” Exposes Society’s Racial Bias When It Comes To Sexual Harassment
From his illegal marriage to fifteen-year-old singer Aaliyah in 1994 to the child pornography trial of 2008 to the sadistic sex cult reported to Buzzfeed in 2017, R Kelly’s well-known exploits have furthered his career […]
Pressures of the Industry: Celebrities and the Relationship Between Fame and Mental Illness
*TW: This article contains discussion of mental illness and suicide* The arts world has a large problem with mental illness; from superheroes to Disney princesses, singers and authors, many celebrities struggle with the trappings of […]
Is ‘#MeToo’ through? What the Asia Argento allegations should (or shouldn’t) mean for a movement founded on the efforts of black women
The #MeToo movement is a social movement against the prevalent sexual assault and harassment taking place in society. Now a hashtag utilised by online audiences (majority female) to share harrowing yet unfortunately all too common […]
Does Talent Trump Abuse In Hollywood?
Following her 2016 Best Actress Oscar win for her portrayal of a sexual abuse victim in Room, Brie Larson had to present the award of Best Actor at the 2017 Oscars to alleged sexual predator, […]
The narrative of LGBT+ abuse needs to change in Hollywood
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 […]