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Despite increasing use of non-English languages demonstrating broader acceptance of linguistic diversity in a globalized world, films sometimes suggest associations between ‘foreignness’ and villainy.
Big-name awards can certainly be a boon for Black filmmakers and actors. But they don’t reflect the breakthroughs that have been made in the types of Black stories that are getting told.
Several films have portrayed violence and fear under Argentina’s most recent dictatorship, but the Oscar-nominated ‘Argentina, 1985’ is the first to explore the trial that brought junta leaders to justice.
To convict Alec Baldwin of manslaughter for the on-set deadly shooting of Halyna Hutchins in 2021, prosecution will need to show that the actor was either reckless or criminally negligent.
Watching gun violence on screen can desensitize children to the harm caused by firearms.
There’s a lot of sequels and reboots to look forward to in 2023.
These literary works ask readers to rethink the histories of these half-human sea creatures and their role in society today.
After the first ‘Black Panther’ shattered box office expectations, some critics wondered if it marked the dawn of a new era of big-budget Black films.
Brand value is based on loyalty but also convenience and relevance.
Whereas the first ‘Black Panther’ film celebrated an array of African cultures, the follow-up seeks to also highlight the rich legacy of Mesoamerican cultures destroyed by colonial conquest.
She eventually decided to become a public school teacher so she could influence a new generation of Americans.
A range of films spanning different eras confronts viewers with the same question: ‘What if all that hard work isn’t really worth it?’
What do we love about seeing children perform? And how do their performances shape our understanding of childhood?
Movies carrying the NC-17 rating have traditionally been difficult to screen and promote, as they were locked out of some movie theater chains and traditional advertising.
Inspired by real events, the films tackle issues of race, gender and class in ways that will resonate with many of today’s viewers.
Hiding in plain sight, they’re subtle reminders that we’re being watched, tracked, studied.
When it comes to our ethical duties to animals, representation and respect should go hand in hoof.
The way streaming platforms operate is changing to tackle falling subscriptions due to the rising cost of living
In the latest ‘Thor’ movie, the character Jane Foster raises questions about the impact of cancer on ideas of worthiness, responsibility and power — and what it means to be a superhero.
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Lecturer in Communications and Media, University of Notre Dame Australia
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Professor of Film Studies, North Carolina State University
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Lecturer in Screen Studies, University of South Australia
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Leo S. Bing Chair in English and American Literature, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Professor of Religious Studies and Cinema and Media Studies, by special appointment, Hamilton College
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Professor of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Professor of Physics and Astronomy, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Professor of Economics, Scripps College
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Lecturer, Faculty of Creative & Cultural Industries, University of Portsmouth
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Associate Professor of History and Science in Society, Wesleyan University
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Senior Research Fellow, Development, Policy and Practice (DPP), The Open University
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Lecturer, University of Nigeria
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Associate Professor in Archaeology and Space Studies, Flinders University
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Chair of Academic Board, Victoria University
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Senior lecturer, Australian Catholic University
