Should ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ be Considered a Feminist Franchise?
Sophie Grant sets out to answer the question everyone’s been asking for years… Should the ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ be considered a feminist franchise?
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The Evolution of Disney Dads
What does the interaction a Disney Princess has with her father tell us about how times have changed between 1989 and 2016? James Cullen explores.
Read MoreFilm as a Political Medium: Propaganda and ‘The Triumph of the Will’
Nazi propaganda film ‘The Triumph of the Will’ is analysed for its effectiveness as a documentary and comparisons are drawn to contemporary politics in James Cullen’s informative film essay.
Read More‘I, Daniel Blake’, Its Significance and Recognition
‘I, Daniel Blake’ has become a significant film for more than just its art. In this piece, Joseph Wade outlines how the film transcended cinema and looks at the reasons for its lack of awards show recognition.
Read MoreBodies of Power: Masculinity and Femininity in ‘Rambo: First Blood Part II’ and ‘Aliens’
Ripley from ‘Aliens’ and Rambo from ‘Rambo: First Blood Part II’ each represented different ideas of masculinity and femininity in 80s America, according to James Cullen’s film essay.
Read MoreHe Sees You When You’re Sleeping: The Psychology of Christmas Horror Films
What draws us to Christmas-themed horror films? James Cullen takes a look in this special seasonal piece.
Read MoreAn Analysis Of John Candy’s Role In ‘Uncle Buck’ (1989)
John Candy’s iconic performance in ‘Uncle Buck’ has been analysed by Catherine Giggal in this special feature.
Read MoreThe Celluloid Threat of Atomic Annihilation – The Cinema of Nuclear War.
Take a special look back at the history of cinema’s relationship with the bomb in this special guest publication from Closer To Midnight’s Ben Taylorson.
Read MoreHow Everyone Finally Got Over Ben Affleck Being Batman
Ben Affleck won over most of his critics with his performance in ‘Batman v Superman’ (2016). Joseph Wade analyses how he managed to do so in a follow up to his contentious piece ‘Why It’s Finally Time To Get Over Ben Affleck Being Batman’ (released in 2015).
Read MoreAn Artist’s Contributions: Orson Welles
Orson Welles may be the most influential American director of all time. Francesca Militello has analysed his artistic contributions in this special article.
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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'