Hey there! I hope you're all having a fab week. First of all, apologies for being so inactive recently - I'm currently moving house and was away on holiday last week and have in general been suuuuper busy but I'm ready to get everything up and running again. I may even edit together some clips … Continue reading Cinematography of the Week #2
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Cinematography of the Week #1
In light of the recent Academy Awards and the general under-appreciation of cinematography I wanted to take a moment to celebrate the art. For myself, cinematography is the aspect of cinema that draws me in the most. Cinematography, when done well, can provoke emotion, further develop the story and inspire the audience in so many … Continue reading Cinematography of the Week #1
Velvet Buzzsaw: profit over passion
Jake Gyllenhaal in promo poster for Velvet Buzzsaw Credit: Netflix I spend an embarrassing amount of time on Netflix aimlessly scrolling, adding new films to my list or rewatching the same series I have already seen a thousand times (I’m looking at you, Drag Race). So when I saw the trailer for Velvet Buzzsaw I … Continue reading Velvet Buzzsaw: profit over passion
Let’s talk about: exploiting the innocence of young girls (and the importance of consent)
As a 19 year old woman I guess you could say I’ve had my fair share of interesting encounters with various men. ‘Various’ being the key word here - by that, no I don’t mean ‘all’ men, I’m not complaining about the gender as a whole but there are some topics that I’ve just got … Continue reading Let’s talk about: exploiting the innocence of young girls (and the importance of consent)
Bandersnatch: the illusion of free will
Bandersnatch loading screen Credit: Netflix / Bandersnatch *Spoilers throughout* I’ve been intrigued by Black Mirror and its themes since it began. Through the topics discussed within the show it invites us (or somewhat forces us) to look inward at ourselves, our morals and our behaviour. Each episode is a stand-alone story, reflecting on the society … Continue reading Bandersnatch: the illusion of free will
DRUG ABUSE IN FILM: THE IMPORTANCE OF HUMANISING, NOT DEMONISING, ADDICTS
Ewan McGregor as Renton in Trainspotting We are used to seeing drug abuse glamorised in the media – from Hollywood celebrities throwing extravagant parties and sniffing cocaine to rappers bragging about being rich and taking pills, but the topic of addiction and the reflection of people’s reasoning to partake is more important now than ever. … Continue reading DRUG ABUSE IN FILM: THE IMPORTANCE OF HUMANISING, NOT DEMONISING, ADDICTS
Party time, excellent
Hello to everyone who has stumbled across my page - here are where all of my thoughts live. Whether it's a film I apparently have a lot of thoughts about or a social issue I wanna shed light on or even some top tips and daily motivation (we all need it from time to time) … Continue reading Party time, excellent