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Uncut film takes: Amber Heard belongs in Aquaman 2

Uncut film takes: Amber Heard belongs in Aquaman 2

As this winter saw the release of Aquaman 2, we examine the public image of the unfireable Amber Heard and Hollywood’s double standards of damnation
Just the rich trying to get richer? Behind the picket lines of SAG-AFTRA

Just the rich trying to get richer? Behind the picket lines of SAG-AFTRA

What’s going on with SAG-AFTRA strike? Just the rich trying to hoard more wealth, or workers claiming what is rightfully theirs?
So you’ve won an Oscar: What’s next?

So you’ve won an Oscar: What’s next?

The Dos and Don’ts of the Oscars acceptance speech in preparation for this year’s ceremony
Satirically stylish: A Gossip Girl retrospective

Satirically stylish: A Gossip Girl retrospective

Through satire that mocks the rich alongside sinister characterisations that parallel reality, Gossip Girl accurately paints a disturbingly honest picture of deeply embedded classism and misogyny
Why Oscars matter: A mixed bag for the little gold men

Why Oscars matter: A mixed bag for the little gold men

Are the Oscars still relevant in a post-Covid world or do they symbolise an outdated illusion of meritocracy in Hollywood?
Who will take home the top prize? Oscar predictions 2023

Who will take home the top prize? Oscar predictions 2023

Our own DIY Hollywood roundtable, a discussion of our film teams predictions for this year’s Oscars
Babylon: Chazelle’s love letter to Hollywood

Babylon: Chazelle’s love letter to Hollywood

Damien Chazelle’s obsession with the glamour of Hollywood is taken to new heights in his new film Babylon.
Keeping it in the family: Hollywood’s Nepotism Babies

Keeping it in the family: Hollywood’s Nepotism Babies

Hollywood’s nepotism babies seem to be getting more attention on TikTok than they do on screen, here’s why
Review: An Afternoon with Sheila Hancock (MLF 2022)

Review: An Afternoon with Sheila Hancock (MLF 2022)

Dame Sheila Hancock DBE took part in an in conversation at the RNCM Theatre as part of Manchester Literature Festival – where she was interviewed by Alex Clark
“I Don’t Fear You” Godfather: my first time with the mafia masterpiece

“I Don’t Fear You” Godfather: my first time with the mafia masterpiece

Pip Carew tackles the most revered film of all time and sees if The Godfather delivers on its mammoth reputation.
History of Film: New Hollywood

History of Film: New Hollywood

From Bonnie and Clyde to The Godfather, what was New Hollywood? Find out here
The Guilty: Hollywood ‘Guilty’ of poaching foreign film success

The Guilty: Hollywood ‘Guilty’ of poaching foreign film success

Hollywood’s most recent international remake is undeniably a thrilling watch but, despite its extortionate budget, fails to match the Danish original
US Film Industry Strike of 60,000 Workers Narrowly Avoided

US Film Industry Strike of 60,000 Workers Narrowly Avoided

Production crew walk out prevented at last minute as union begins negotiations for better working conditions
Grimmfest 2021: The Beta Test struggles to be Alpha

Grimmfest 2021: The Beta Test struggles to be Alpha

The Beta Test is a bloated and crude social commentary
Judas and the Black Messiah: Far from revolutionary?

Judas and the Black Messiah: Far from revolutionary?

Fred Hampton biopic might not be truly revolutionary, but is not afraid of showing true Black Panthers’ viewpoints
Opinion: Netflix’s Hollywood is a liberal fantasy

Opinion: Netflix’s Hollywood is a liberal fantasy

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy problematises the wish-fulfilment fantasy approach that Netflix have taken with their new series Hollywood
Déjà-Review: Singin’ in the Rain

Déjà-Review: Singin’ in the Rain

Singin’ in the Rain has an unparalleled ability to capture pure glee and is well deserving of its status as one of Hollywood’s most iconic films, writes James McCafferty
Is gender equality close to being achieved in Hollywood?

Is gender equality close to being achieved in Hollywood?

Emily Wain argues that the inequality surrounding directors needs addressing for the film industry to progress
Is it time to move on from the rom-com?

Is it time to move on from the rom-com?

Sophie Marriott argues against the problematic tropes in Hollywood Rom-Coms which rely on outdated gender and racial stereotypes
The rise and fall of #MeToo

The rise and fall of #MeToo

Hollywood and U.S. politics are undoubtedly intertwined. Despite the #MeToo movement, both are still bound by a mistreatment of women.