From the heroines to wizards, to kids just like us. These movies were there for us when we were little and now, re-watching these classics, can we identify meaningful lessons that can guide us in our adult lives. Here is a collection of some of my favourite childhood films, and what I learnt from them….
Category: Theatre
Family revenge explored in Griffin’s formidable modern Greek tragedy
This review can also be found on Griffin Theatre Company’s blog and on TheatreNow. “Two Sisters- Three! – No. Two” Griffin Independent and Stories Like These united last Wednesday in the premier of Anna Barnes’ modern Greek tragedy ‘MinusOneSister’. This haunting story, led by Luke Rogers’s direction with a talented cast and crew, explores themes of…
Sexism in Hollywood
Sexism in Hollywood is ever-present and an often discussed topic. Patricia Arquette’s recent Oscar acceptance speech for Boyhood recently brought it to our attention. Meryl Streep, Carey Mulligan and Dame Helen Mirren have spoken out against it, with Kirsten Stewart declaring it’s “so offensive it’s crazy.” The extent to which women are disadvantaged in Hollywood is extreme. Selma…
Setting the Stage- STC’s Endgame and Jumpy
Set often ends up unnoticed in theatrical productions. For the inexperienced theatre-goer, set’s often ignored and unappreciated. As I’ve developed my knowledge and understanding of theatre, I’ve come to appreciate all aspects of it. STC’s recent productions of Endgame and Jumpy, both used set, lighting and sound to establish the mood, and enhance the actor’s performance….
A Deficiency in Despicably Deadly Women
Our film industry has a significant shortage of good female villains. I’ve recently been on a Die Hard Holiday Movie binge, working my way through the series. Having just finished number 4, I was once again reminded of the “Action Movie” genres inability to produce female baddys. I’m not saying they don’t exist, there are plenty…
Scribbles of Stage and Screen 