by Mima M No one, save for a few die-hard fans (me included), cared about Eternals before Kevin Feige officially announced it in Hall H at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, bringing out heavy hitters such as Salma Hayek and Angelina Jolie as confirmed members of the film’s cast. Who could blame them, really—it’s not…
Representation. A word that is commonly used in the current film and television industry, what does it mean? Representation means how someone is portrayed and described in media, which links to why people want to see more representation on screen. Whether it is representation of African-American people or representation of the LGBTQ+ community, people want…
Continue reading ➞ Why Asian Representation Is Important For The Film & Television Industry
The western is one of cinema's finest genres. It has become some-what clear in the passing years that the western is not perhaps at the height of what it used to be (in terms of success and buzz, not quality). So, this article is dedicated to my personal love of the western genre. I will…
Continue reading ➞ The Western – A Forgotten Genre: A Review of the Very Best
By now, many have had time to binge watch and digest the third season of Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ and the reception appears to be largely positive. The Duffer Brothers’ Spielbergian middle-America freak show managed to retain its substantial charm factor while growing into a bigger and bolder show. And while there are certainly some portions…
Continue reading ➞ The Massive Expansion Potential Of ‘Stranger Things’
As 2019 reaches the half-way point, it has given us at Discussing Film a chance to reflect back on the many films we've seen so far this year. From the climatic-blockbuster event films, to small independent gems, this year has had some excellent cinema whilst lacking at points in some areas. What's left now to…
