When defining drag, it seems there are many variations. To some, or the mainstream, drag queens are cis-males dressing as, and putting on the characteristics of, women. Yet, it is a lot more complex. For starters, there are also drag kings. Both of which do not have to be performed by cis-men/women. More than anything, […]
Festivals and Awards
Rising Stars: Timothée Chalamet
Timothée Chalamet is fresh off the back of an incredible 2017 in which he starred in two Oscar nominated films. The 21-year-old’s breakout role in ‘Call Me By Your Name’ made him the youngest nominee for the Best Actor category since 1939 and third youngest ever to be nominated. Now, his professional acting career began […]
“Did this film direct itself?”: The forgotten women filmmakers
“These four men and Greta Gerwig created their own masterpieces this year” were Emma Stone’s words as she introduced this year’s nominations for the Best Director Oscar. The statement was met with cheers and applause from the audience as the Academy was called out for their poor form in gender representation. Gerwig, the woman behind Lady […]
Against the Oscars
Unless you have been hiding under a rock for the last few months, you are probably aware that 28th February 2016 marks the 88th Academy Awards also known as the Oscars. Yes, it is that time again. Time for celebrities to walk down the red carpet in clothes that are eye-wateringly overpriced, for those involved […]