There is no doubt in saying that The Longest Ride conforms to the cliche’s of Hollywood romance entirely. Boy meets girl, they fall in love, there is an obstacle, love overcomes said obstacle, and we are asked to trust that they live happily ever after. This is perhaps not surprising when we consider the fact…
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Mental illness is film
Film is a powerful medium. It can inform, entertain, influence: what we experience on screen feeds into our opinions, whether we know it or not. Mental illness is a subject that has long been popular within cinema, however, with this delicate issue that is often stigmatised or misunderstood, it is unsurprising that its representation can…
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Feminism in Film: Inspirational Women in Film
Megan Ellison Since founding the Annapurna Pictures production company in 2011, Megan Ellison (top right) has become one of the biggest producing names in Hollywood. The daughter of a billionaire, she decided to invest in film-making after studying the craft herself. Through Annapurna she aims to support highly respected directors and writers, including the likes…