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Film Review: Disobedience

December 27, 2018 Terri Murray 0

Masterfully written and directed by Sebastián Lelio, Disobedience is set in an insular North London Orthodox Jewish community, where religion and custom are the glue that binds. “Honour” is prized

Cracking at Consciousness: Why I Love Lucy

December 15, 2018 Emeka Ikpeazu 0

Luc Besson’s 2014 film Lucy garnered criticism even before it premiered. This criticism stems from the movies foundational claim that “we only use 10% of our brain.” It is an

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When Technology and Art Meet: How a new technique is revolutionising film

December 7, 2018 Madelaine Hanson 0

Sound transformed global cinema a hundred years ago. And now, new dubbing techniques are radically reforming the film industry.

Nightcrawler: A Savvy Indictment Of The ‘Infotainment’ Industry

July 28, 2018 Terri Murray 0

‘Nightcrawler’ is a powerful exploration of ‘infotainment’ as a replacement for serious journalism and the impact it has on society as a whole.

The Square Is A Timely and Poignant Social Satire | Terri Murray

May 29, 2018 Terri Murray 0

Director Ruben Östlund’s latest film, ‘The Square’ is a timely social satire which examines the effect of modern technology on social interactions. Ruben Östlund’s ‘The Square’ is a timely and

‘Apostasy’ – On Ex Jehovah’s Witnesses Debuts at BFI London Film Festival

October 12, 2017 Terri Murray 0

In his feature film about the relationships between three Jehovah’s Witnesses, Kokotajlo explores the dilemma between religion and humanity.

Blade Runner And What It Means To Be Human

October 5, 2017 Emile Yusupoff 0

In ‘Blade Runner’ an iconic movie about androids without empathy, the storytellers urge the audience to discover what it is that makes us human. There is obvious potential for Blade

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The Joy of Discovering American Indie Director Kelly Reichardt

August 18, 2017 Terri Murray 0

American Indie director Kelly Reichardt’s Old Joy (2006) is very much about listening in a noisy world where many people speak constantly and say very little. Reichardt shows us how to

ELLE: a Feminist Film . . . About a Woman Who Desires Her Rapist

April 19, 2017 Terri Murray 1

At first glance, Paul Verhoeven’s film, Elle, might seem a far cry from a feminist treatise, but then no one has ever been accused of getting Verhoeven right. His film, Basic Instinct, was

Revisiting Post-Truth Politics

January 12, 2017 Terri Murray 0

Directed by Gabriel Range, Death of a President is a 2006 British mockumentary, ostensibly about the assassination of George W. Bush. It convincingly draws viewers into what they assume is

What Does Jordan Peterson’s Enforced Monogamy Actually Look Like? | Beatrice Louis

June 19, 2018 18

Monogamy enforced by social norms is an easily observable phenomenon in many parts of the world–and its consequences are deadly.
For a New Left | Dan Fisher

September 11, 2017 6

The first article in the “For a New Left” series looks at how and why we should begin to rebuild and re-establish left wing values.
The Spread of Anti-Christian Hatred in Egypt | Tara Abhasakun

July 21, 2017 2

The spread of anti-christian hatred in Egypt goes beyond ISIS to include non-violent groups such as the Muslim Brotherhood, and even former ruler Mobarak.
Cults and Terrorism: Can We Establish Parallels Between Noxious Belief Systems? | Sarah Mills

July 5, 2017 4

Can insights and lessons about human behavioural trends and group psychologies from cults help us understand and thereby reduce risks of terrorism today?
The Need for an Expanded Theory of Mind in an Era of Increasing Polarisation | Angelos Sofocleous

July 3, 2017 0

Can the Theory of Mind help us foster more empathy and drive us out of our bubbles? How can we achieve a world governed by facts in an era of polarisation?

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