2021 is a year for new experiences and new memories. Here is a list of films set to come out in each month of this year, which you can look forward to watching.
Read MoreOver the past decade, the film distribution company A24 has become a household name among Millenials and Gen Z alike. If the film has the A24 logo in front of it, movie-watchers are likely to love it. But how has this up-and-coming indie studio managed to achieve such a high degree of popularity and success, in such a short amount of time? This month, Madeleine discusses several factors that set A24 apart from many of its leading competitors, and how these different elements positively contribute to the brand’s image within the film community.
For as long as Hollywood has existed, it has been full of stereotyped, unrealistic representations of minorities. An important one that still manages to show up quite frequently in American films lies in the portrayal of women by male directors; through the ‘male gaze’. In this article, I explain what the male gaze means, how and where it can be spotted, (maybe even in your favorite movies), and how harmful it can be.
Meet Monika Gobaira, a Dominican YouTuber who recently reached 100K subscribers. With a focus on film, Monika’s channel has enchanted viewers with her videos about movie recommendations and her love of Studio Ghibli films. Unpublished sits down with Monika, to talk about her growth on YouTube, and of course, some of her favorite movies.
Queer desire is at the core of Autumn de Wilde’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel, in the first bisexual interpretation of Emma.
Although same-sex marriage is only legal in one country in Asia (Taiwan), there is growing tolerance and support towards the LGBTQ+ community across the continent. A small part of this can be attributed to a rising sub-genre in TV – Boys Love (BL) series – which depicts relationships between male characters. Most prominently produced in Thailand and Taiwan, these series have provided solace and comfort for members of the LGBTQ+ community in countries where being LGBTQ+ is commonly frowned upon, and have even influenced some people who were previously hostile, to perceive same-sex couples more favorably.
In the wake of an existential crisis, brought on by recently turning 20, Pixar’s Soul came at exactly the right time for me. A moment in the film reminded me that there is beauty to be found everywhere, making life’s struggles worth it, and this led me to refer to these kinds of realizations as ‘Soul moments’. This is an exploration of what it means to have a ‘Soul’ moment, and a deep dive into some of my own memories.
Read MoreAmid the criticism of repetitive storylines, what keeps viewers so determined to come back to superhero movies for more? This article explores various aspects of the superhero genre in order to determine what makes fans so dedicated to supporting the MCU and DCEU, and why the criticisms of these films aren’t quite as airtight as they seem.
A drummer facing hearing loss must come to terms with an unfamiliar world. The 2020 release of Sound of Metal is making waves among film bros and members of the disabled community, but is it all it’s cracked up to be? (Watch on Amazon Prime before reading this!)
Sometimes watching historically important or critically acclaimed films like Citizen Kane or 2001: A Space Odyssey seems more like effort than pleasure. While I do like to watch such movies, at the end of a long day I have other preferences. For me, no genre does it better than the rom-com. Here is a list of the 10 ultimate rom-coms to watch over and over again, whether you’re feeling down, or simply want to relax and enjoy an entertaining movie.
Read MoreOver the past two decades, we’ve seen the dominance of Disney grow into what it is today. With this significant increase in power, fear of a loss of creative control and freedom has spread across the film industry. By exploring Disney’s influence today, we can predict what this means for the future of film, and what audiences should be prepared for.
Read MoreIn a similar way to contemporary films, literature has been used throughout history to contain and explain the human condition. A plethora of our favorite movies utilize references to literary works in order to establish a sense of universality to our experiences. Thus, I’ve decided to explore the intersections of these two artistic mediums, through the lenses of the works Dead Poets Society & Looking for Alaska.
In this month’s article, film writer Madeleine discusses her proclivity for limited series and offers a few of her personal favorites for those in need of some good picks to get started.
Lynne Ramsay’s acerbic Morvern Callar offers a propulsive consideration of life and death. Beneath its patina of grief, red nail lacquer, incognizant twenty-something-year-olds, sex, and desert spaces, the film atrophies life into flecks of dust. Through the palpable, stripped-back construction of 21-year-old Morvern, Ramsay demonstrates precisely how illegibility and scarcity can accentuate ambiance, sound, and, above all else, feeling.
Writer Jade Yong explores Josie Rourke's feminist re-envisioning of the rivalry between Mary Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I of England, drawing upon the ethics of re-writing historical events in line with contemporary values.
Read MoreA dive into the chilling experimental documentary by the Black Audio Film Collective to communicate the experiences of violence faced by London and Birmingham’s black communities during the 1980’s riots in Britain.
Read MoreOne of the most famous children’s films, Joe Dante’s Gremlins may seem simply like a fun adventure at first, but revisiting it a few years later, I’ve come to realise that it goes well beyond that. Filled with allegories and underlying mockery of US society, the film reveals the true nature of Christmas celebrations under capitalism.
Even though Grave of the Fireflies may not be one of Studio Ghibli’s most famous films, it is lauded for its portrayal of childrens’ perspectives of the Second World War, which are arguably underrepresented in Asian popular culture. The film’s setting and characters reflect on Japanese society during the end of WWII and the beginning of the Cold War.
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My thoughts on What We Do In The Shadows, season two — definitely binge-watch worthy.
Read MoreEarly 2000s culture shaped a vast majority of not only my childhood, but my teenage years as well. From fashion, to hair, to photography, I loved every bit of the rich, versatile trends that this decade gave to society. But 2000s films are too often overlooked, so take a glance at my top three favorite movies that shaped my youth!
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