The wave of global protests in support of the Black Lives Matter movement would have been no surprise to African-American…
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Putting theory into practice
Critics of the creative arts occasionally attempt their own artistic expression, while others try the reverse. Hollywood filmmaker Paul Schrader…
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‘Hollywood’ reinvents its past
Viewing habits are adapting to post-Covid-19 conditions. One is the acceptance of “limited series” formats on streaming platforms that resemble standard-length…
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Making sense of lockdown
For many of us not in essential or “safe” occupations, the lockdown has been an enforced period of home entertainment….
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The making of jihadists
Moviemakers have long been attracted to extremes in religious faith. This has ranged from hellfire and brimstone preachers in westerns…
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