[Content warning for sexual abuse] The second part of the World of Film Festival’s short film competition was an eclectic … More
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Film Review: A Girl’s Band
[Trigger warning: mentions of sexual violence] “A woman is only respected when she sings well and in tune,” a female … More
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At the Pictures: Cinema Outside the City Limits
My last three columns have focused on Glasgow’s relationship with its cinemas both evolving and extinct. While Glasgow has a … More
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Film Review – Booksmart
If the recent influx of actor-directed coming-of-age films is anything to go by, it should come as no surprise that … More
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So Bad It’s Good: Angus, Thongs, and Perfect Snogging
Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging is the most 2008 film ever. Nothing can catapult me back to being 13 years … More
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Disney’s Live-Action Remakes: A Loss of Creativity?
From The Lion King to Aladdin, many beloved Disney films are being given the chance to come to life in … More
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Film Review: Eighth Grade – in association with the Glasgow Film Theatre.
Eighth Grade is the first outing from comedian turned writer/director Bo Burnham. Like his comedy, Burnham’s debut cuts through its … More
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Diversity as an Afterthought
Inclusivity in films, TV, literature and even games is something we all want to see in 2019. So why do … More
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Protect Our Children or Educate and Expose?
Content warning: this article addresses the portrayal of sexual assault in film and television. The British Board of Film Classification, … More
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Coming of Age: Purely a summer’s Journey?
Coming of age movies are some of the easiest films for us moviegoers to identify with. Growing up is a … More
