Film and TV

Should We Really be so Obsessed with Obsession?

By Annika McCabe July 6, 2026
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Horror is having its biggest mainstream moment in decades, with independent filmmakers finally being given the recognition they deserve. But while films like Obsession and Backrooms prove the genre has never been more exciting, they also raise bigger questions about representation, perspective, and who still gets to tell horror's stories.

Meet the New Faces of Zelda and Link

By Jenny O'Connor July 16, 2025
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No A-listers. No viral stunt casting. Nintendo just revealed the faces of Link and Zelda for its live-action film — and it’s refreshingly understated. Rising talents Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth step into the green tunic and royal gown, signalling a quieter, more serious take on Hyrule’s cinematic debut.

Steven Universe Spin-Off “Lars of the Stars” Is Official

By Jenny O'Connor June 26, 2025
Lars is no longer the grumpy donut boy — he’s pink, powerful, and leading a rebel crew across gem-controlled galaxies. Lars of the Stars, a new Steven Universe spin-off from Rebecca Sugar and Ian Jones-Quartey, is real, it’s canon, and it’s coming to Prime Video.

How Arcane Subverts Stereotypes Around Black Women

By Ore Adeyoola December 14, 2024
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After three long years, Arcane has come to an emotional and dramatic conclusion. The animated series has not only been celebrated as a masterclass in storytelling and artistry but has also made history as a cultural phenomenon. Garnering four Primetime Emmy Awards and earning universal acclaim, Arcane stands as the most successful silver screen adaptation of a video game to date. Its richly layered characters, subversion of tired tropes, and dedication to nuanced representation have solidified its place as a groundbreaking achievement in modern animation.

Anora: Exoticism as Empty Currency

By Jenny O'Connor November 27, 2024
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Sean Baker’s Anora opens with the glimmer of a deeply human story, weaving survival, sexuality, and power into its frame — yet its gaze risks lingering too long on the surface.

Uzumaki’s Spiral into Chaos

By Jenny O'Connor October 9, 2024
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Uzumaki fans spiral into disappointment as animation quality takes a nosedive

What Makes or Breaks a Video Game to Screen Adaptation?

By Ore Adeyoola August 5, 2024
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Examining the Evolution and Future of Video Game Adaptations It’s the early nineties, and video games have just experienced a boom in popularity. As two extremely visual mediums, film adaptations of video games felt like a no-brainer. Turning an already extremely popular intellectual property into a blockbuster film should be a guaranteed success, like the…