In Conversation With Ruaridh Mollica
Too Rough, directed by Sean Lionadh, is a short film centred around Nick (Ruaridh Mollica) and Charlie (Joshua Griffin), who, after a drunken night out, wake up in Nick’s bed.…
The End of the Award Show?
The decline in viewing figures for awards ceremonies has been well-documented over the past few years. The 2023 Golden Globes, held last month, experienced its lowest-ever viewership, of just 6.3…
Are the BAFTAs becoming irrelevant?
Unsurprising, and yet outrageous. These adjectives perhaps best describe this year’s BAFTAs. All 20 Acting nominations were given to white performers, and once again the Best Director category was an…
Sustainability at the Baftas: the future of fast fashion in the film industry
At this time of year, the array of sensational red carpet looks is enough to excite anyone with even the faintest interest in fashion. The influence of award ceremony style…
Male, Pale and Stale: Awards Slammed for Lack of Diversity
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…
What do this year’s BAFTAs say about diversity in film?
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…
‘Murdered for Being Different’ is magnificent
Content Warning: Hate crime, violence Certain crimes reveal the stinking prejudice which is still hanging in the air we breathe. The story of 2017 so far, sadly, reflects this. People…
