2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (666+ words) With the recent announcements of television series based on films, such as Harry Potter, Carrie, and Cape Fear, the past decade has transformed television from cinema’s smaller-screen sibling to one of its biggest competitors. Indeed, at the height of the…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (174+ words) The Uptown Girl puts an emphasis on timeless elegance and well-fitting garments. She invests in clothes that transcend fleeting fashion trends instead of following them. The beauty of these types of dresses is that they’re versatile Silk, satin, and lace…...

1+ mon, 23+ hour ago   (409+ words) Throughout film history, silence has served various purposes across a range of genres. Building tension in a horror movie, making a conversation awkward, reflecting a character’s concentration – the list goes on. Scenes may omit speech or music, prompting the audience…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (301+ words) Sex work in film is not new, but representations have always reflected the environment around them; in the early 20th century, the Hays Code barred Hollywood films from depicting sex work as glamorous or even acceptable. “Immoral” behaviour such as prostitution…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (238+ words) Perhaps one day it will be forgotten, but that day doesn’t seem soon. Why is that? I argue that it is because the notions and themes at the core of it are about humans as a species, and because the…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (508+ words) ‘Rock Music’ – Luca Beech ‘SS26’ – Jack Thompson “But all I know is how it makes me feel / And it makes me feel how it makes me feel” ‘Card Declined’ – Jack Thompson This idea of “being able to change, but not really…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (351+ words) This year I was persuaded by my housemates to watch Pretty Little Liars. I came into this show with many preconceptions and thought it would be another trashy teenage American high-school drama. And yes, I was right, but what I…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (491+ words) The rise of AI threatens job certainty across plenty of industries. However, the creation of an AI actress shocked many, for the arts have always seemed to put an emphasis on human creativity and expression. Tilly Norwood was created in…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (169+ words) Tension and relief allows audiences to process what they’ve witnessed. However, the reprieve should never last long enough for them to feel safe; tension must always lurk just around the corner Another essential component of the thriller genre is cause…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (410+ words) For those who do have a song go viral on TikTok, this success quickly fizzles out due to constant shifting trends and the platform’s rapid turnover When social media was in its infancy, it catapulted stars like Justin Bieber and…...