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 […]
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 […]