Modern Problems Require Modern Solutions: Expectations of Star Wars Lore in the 21st Century
How expectations regarding ‘Star Wars’ lore have been cultivated and why it isn’t the end of the world that you don’t know anything about Snoke.
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The Wizard of Oz – 80 Years of Social Relevance
The impact of ‘The Wizard of Oz’, its context to politics at the time and the profound effect it had during the 2nd world war examined in the year of its 80th anniversary by Beth Sawdon.
Read MoreA Textual Critique of ‘Stand Your Ground’
2014 Michael McClendon movie ‘Stand Your Ground’ sides you with the assailant in a “based on true events” story of a real-life murder trial from the perspective of the perpetrator’s mother. Jacob Davis explores its problematic stance.
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Far From Home – Throwing Shade at the Superhero Factory
“Compelling character first, crash-bang-wallop second”, the compelling subtext of ‘Spider-Man: Far from Home’ (2019), by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Read MoreFar from Home – E.D.I.T.H. and the Morality of the MCU
Spider-Man: Far from Home introduces a problematic new piece of technology that illustrates a genre shift in politics that Jacob Davis explores, here.
Read MoreIt Just Might be His Masterpiece: Revisiting Tarantino’s ‘Inglourious Basterds’ Ten Years Later
Will Quentin Tarantino ever top ‘Pulp Fiction’? Maybe he already has. Samuel Sybert breaks down the artistry behind the iconic director’s ‘Inglourious Basterds’.
Read MoreA Textual Analysis of ‘John Wick Chapter 3 – Parabellum’
An analysis of the use of colour and the narrative progression on offer in ‘John Wick Chapter 3 – Parabellum’ by Jacob Davis.
Read MoreLoki: The Development of One of Marvel’s Greatest Villains
He became one of the most iconic superhero villains of all time. In this feature, Francesca Militello charts Loki’s development from prince to villain to brother between ‘Thor’ and ‘Infinity War’.
Read MoreLaika Animation: Meditations on Alienation and Death… for Kids!
Laika, the stop-motion animation house behind ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ and ‘Missing Link’, have been tackling soft subjects in child friendly ways for a decade. Sam Sewell-Peterson takes a look at how they made death and alienation not only digestible but also relatable.
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March 29, 2024
Austin Butler to Star in Darren Aronofsky Crime Thriller
Austin Butler is to lead a new film from Sony Pictures and 'Powers'