The ‘teen film’ has significantly developed since its early days. The concept of the ‘teenager’ came into its own during the 1950s, and, with this, arrived a new wave of cinema that was made for and spoke to young adults. These kids, too young to be considered adults but too...
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In 2017, Wonder Woman grossed $821 million and became the tenth highest grossing film of the year. Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Beauty and the Beast were the two most successful films of 2017, both making over $1 billion worldwide, and featured female protagonists. Girls Trip, a WOC-led film...
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During the recent months, the slick foundations of Hollywood have begun to crack, revealing the cesspit of movie-mogul scum to the masses, and exposing them for years of hidden sexual abuse. Since the expose on Harvey Weinstein was published last October, barely a week has gone by and there have...
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Based on the eponymous 2007 novel from author André Aciman, Call Me by Your Name beautifully depicts the brief but fervent romance between two young men whilst exploring issues of sexuality, adolescence and heartbreak.
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Darren Aronofsky's latest film, 'Mother!' is shocking but also brilliant. Starring Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem.
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Lilia Pavin-Franks reviews Edgar Wright's latest film, Baby Driver, which may give new meaning to the term 'musical'.
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Little over a month ago, Harry Styles sung his way back into our lives with his first solo track ‘Sign of the Times’. Since then, it’s been non-stop for the former One Direction frontliner; endless media appearances, a world tour announcement and of course, the release of his debut album....
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“I’ve lived so much life” lead singer Patrick Stump croons in the opening minute of the new Fall Out Boy track, ‘Young and Menace’. It’s true, the Chicago-born, pop-punk band formed in 2001 and with six (soon to be seven) studio albums under their belt, have certainly left their mark...
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Almost six years ago, I sat awake at 7.30am during a school holiday, eagerly awaiting the first play of One Direction’s first single, ‘What Makes You Beautiful’. Now (somewhat embarrassingly) at age twenty, I was doing the same for the release of Harry Styles’ solo music. It’s been a sixteen-month...
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Lilia Pavin-Franks talks about her fashion blog, and what blogging means to her in a quickly-evolving fashion industry.
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