Review: Spiderman: No Way Home
“No Way Home’s success largely rests on its skill in evoking nostalgia in its viewers.” – Jessica Donaldson explores Marvel’s latest box office smash hit, Spiderman: No Way Home. Warning: Spoiler’s ahead!
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‘Theroux the Keyhole’: inside the work of Louis Theroux
“This pattern of gritty and realistic portrayals crops up again and again in Theroux’s work”: Jessica Donaldson explores the impact of Louis Theroux’s documentaries in light of the release of his new book.
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“Have you noticed?”: are beauty standards toxic?
Jessica Donaldson discusses how the rise of social media and influencer culture has exacerbated the issues of unrealistic beauty standards and body shaming.
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Spotlight on: Roxane Gay
“She does not sanitise her experiences, no matter how messy.” Jess Donaldson dives into Roxanne Gay and discusses the reasons for her prominence.
Read moreToo soon for Covid TV?
“Should shows feature coronavirus with the shadow of the pandemic still lingering over us?”: Considering both ‘Help’ and ‘Greys Anatomy’, Jessica Donaldson questions whether or not it is too soon for Covid-19 inspired television shows.
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