Fabric Love: Costume in Gay Cinema
The role of clothing in male-male romances is very distinct. Annice White takes you through the how and why with comparisons between ‘Call Me By Your Name’, ‘God’s Own Country’ and ‘Brokeback Mountain’.
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More Human Than Human: An Introduction to Cyberpunk
Where did cyberpunk originate and what makes it such an influential sci-fi sub-genre in cinema? Kieran Judge walks you through.
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Why it’s time to reconsider Adam Sandler as an actor according to Joseph Wade.
Read MoreThe Nun: The Prequel We Didn’t Need
With a story that lacked narrative and jump scares that avoided originality, should ‘The Nun’ be the end for the ‘Conjuring’ universe?
Read MoreWho Is Jareth In Labyrinth (1986) and Why Has He Got a Bulging Penis?
Jareth’s penis bulge has finally been explained. Why is Bowie trying to chat up a child, and why did Jim Henson create a sexually charged labyrinth?
Read MoreWhy Are We Still Scared of Horror Movies?
How have horror movies changed to keep us squirming in our seats and seeking the thrill time and time again? Beth Sawdon investigates in this special feature.
Read MoreThe Era of Nostalgia in Cinema – Why Are We Watching So Many Remakes?
Beth Sawdon explores the sociological, financial and creative reasons behind Hollywood’s current leanings towards sequels, prequels, remakes and reboots in this special feature.
Read MoreHow To Make A Good Book-to-Movie Adaptation
Beth Sawdon offers advice on how to make a good book-to-film adaptation, taking lessons from the good and often downright ugly adaptations of the past in this special feature.
Read MoreThe Exceptionals: The Philosophies of The Incredibles
In this special feature, Luke Whitticase explores the philosophies of ‘The Incredibles’ and its director Brad Bird, drawing particular parallels with exceptionalism and Randian Objectivism.
Read MoreHow Science Fiction Movies Have Influenced Technology
“what is science fiction really? By definition, it’s science that isn’t real. Or is it?” Craig Sheldon takes you through the real-life impact sci-fi movie gadgets and gizmos have had in this special feature.
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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'