National Identity Formation in Czech Christmas Fairytale Films
Over an early Christmas dinner with friends in a cozy flat in West London, we discussed traditions we would be participating in upon our returns to home. Whether that would include Christmas barbecues for those heading to the southern hemisphere, games of luck in the pursuit of marzipan for those heading further north, or simply dishes that would have to grace everyone’s dinner tables (for me, scalloped potatoes and bond films are a must for the festive season). One tradition however, struck me as particularly unique. A Czech friend explained the importance of one film in the crafting of a christmas spirit Tři oříšky pro Popelku, in English Three Wishes for Cinderella.
Psychosexual Thrillers for the Horny and Disturbed
There’s been surge in strange and sexy cinema lately, with the release of Babygirl and the teasing of the new Wuthering Heights receiving a mixed reception from audiences. A common critique is: “why is everything about sex these days?”
Films to Help You Understand Consent
We don't stop learning about sex when we leave school. The vast majority of us will probably learn about it once we're adults, fumbling around in other people's pants. It's not too late to improve your understanding of consent and learn how to be a better sexual partner -- and whilst some films (both pornographic and not) are certainly not helpful in providing this guidance, some are.
Feminist Horror to Enjoy This Christmas
Happy Holidays! I love it when women lose their sh*t. As a woman who's lost her sh*t many times in her 24 years, I truly feel seen when a girl on screen lets her innermost rage run rampant.
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