With every award season comes a frenzy of media commentary pointing out awkward moments, fashion faux pas, celebrities caught off guard, and primarily detailing the ways in which the organizations have failed to represent and acknowledge deserving artists. The 65th Grammys, which happened last Sunday, were no exception. People showed out on the red carpet, […]
This article was originally submitted on the 4th April It’s hard to think of a greater example of car crash television than what the world collectively witnessed at this most recent Oscars award show. The event is, of course, no stranger to controversy and incompetence: you may recall the Moonlight/La La Land debacle, or when […]
After last year’s virtual award ceremony, this year’s Oscars will return to its home of the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on the 27th of March. Though tuning in at 1 am in the UK may not be the most appealing idea, the results of these awards will reveal how seriously the film industry is attempting […]
On 3rd February, the annual Golden Globes nominees were announced. Some of the big winners included Nomadland, The Father and The Mauritanian. Heard of them? Yeah, me neither. Many of the films nominated are not yet available to mass audiences due to their belated streaming premieres. While award shows are meant to provide a highlight […]
For all film lovers January is usually an exciting time of year. Audiences flock to the cinemas in their numbers to catch a glimpse of the latest blockbusters or even the indie gems vying for award success. But the pandemic has changed everything. The cinemas being closed means our only chance opportunity to view the […]
Many of us who pay attention to the academy awards recall the memorable 2015 Oscars in which the nominees in all major categories were mostly white. We laughed at the hilarious tweets poking fun at white people, like the tweet that started it all: “@ReignOfApril: #OscarsSoWhite they asked to touch my hair,” and when Chris […]
It seems that any conversation about the film industry today is surrounded by talk of gender. Whether it’s hushed accusatory rumours or the bold protest of the individuals confronting their attackers, it seems filmmakers have never been more aware of the exploitation rampant in the industry. There’s incredible optimism in this moment – this new […]