Daryl Hannah, Ryan Murphy, and the ethics of the biopic
Where do we draw the line when it comes to on-screen depictions of real people? Ryan Murphy could never be labelled a people pleaser. Most of his projects flagrantly piss off at least one demographic, and if not outright offensive to some fraction of society they’re usually critiqued on the...
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Turns out a lot of us care about ballet and opera
Timothée Chalamet’s dismissal of ballet and opera raises a lot of questions around the survival of the arts. Has Hollywood’s golden boy tarnished his crown? Timothée Chalemet was a shoo-in to win the coveted Best Actor trophy at this year’s Oscars. It’s his third nomination in the category, and despite...
The Jim Carrey conspiracies prove AI has already won
The actor’s recent appearance caused an internet spiral that suggests reality is slipping from our grasp. Are we entering a new age of authenticity? Back in the 90s, Jim Carrey was a household name. You’d be hard pressed to find someone who hadn’t heard of the actor or his bevy...
Broadcasters failed everyone at the BAFTAs
The BBC’s handling of a racial slur was damaging for all involved. It’s proof that inclusivity amounts to more than just a seat at the table. Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo endured a living nightmare when they took to the BAFTAs stage last week. It should have been a night...
Opinion – Biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid’s speech was a hot mess
The Olympian’s admission of infidelity came at the wrong time in the wrong place. By framing it as a romantic gesture, Laegreid embodies everything wrong with patriarchal, ego-driven ideas of love. Sturla Holm Laegreid’s speech was not the grand romantic gesture he thought it was. Before the 20km individual biathlon...
Wuthering Heights yearning feels out of step with Gen Z dating
The vast criticism for Emerald Fennel’s 'adaptation' of Emily Brontë’s classic novel Wuthering Heights began before the feature film had even darkened screens in full. From the white-washed or otherwise clumsily racially-stereotyped casting choices, to the soy-boyification of Heathcliffe - the Byronic hero(?) - the one thing the trailer...
Sinners’ Delroy Lindo thankful for ‘support’ after Baftas incident
Delroy Lindo has said that he is ‘thankful’ for the ‘support and love’ that both he and ‘Sinners’ co-star Michael B. Jordan have received following an incident involving Tourette's Syndrome activist John Davidson at this year’s Baftas. Delroy Lindo, ‘Sinners’ co-star alongside Michael B. Jordan, has said he is ‘thankful’ for the ‘support and love’ shown to the pair after an incident with Tourette's Syndrome (TS) activist John Davidson...
Why are so many young people heading to the cinema?
Despite concerns that streaming is killing the in-person experience, reports suggest Gen Z are gathering in front of the silver screen regularly. Cinema attendance across the UK hasn’t exactly spiked. In fact, some of the year’s biggest films – by critical standards – saw dismal box office numbers. Streaming has continued to shape our watching habits and dominate the entertainment industry. Netflix looks set to acquire Warner Bros, and our favourite...
The 2026 Grammys weren’t afraid to get political
Outspoken celebrities criticised the government and ICE amid ongoing demonstrations in the US. But the consensus on politicising award shows has never held. By the time Bad Bunny won Album of The Year for his record DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS at the 2026 Grammys, it had already become clear that this year’s event was unafraid to get political. Unlike previous iterations of the awards, which have been dampened by snubs and...
The BRIT school and the importance of accessible arts education
This year’s biggest Grammys winners all hail from the same state-run Croydon school. Their stories are a ‘brilliant celebration’ of free arts education. What do Olivia Dean, Raye, and Lola Young all have in common? Yes, they all won Grammys at this year’s awards, and yes, they all hail from London. But what’s most surprising is that they all studied at the same school in Croydon. The BRIT school is a...
