Image is from the TV Show 'Stranger Things'. Four young boys crowd in front of the screen, appearing to look directly at the camera which is below them.

Nostalgia, Toxic Masculinity, and Geek Culture in ‘Stranger Things’

By: Nuha Hassan
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While incorporating pop culture references, Stranger Things is a case study of the different hyper-masculine and nerd characters that are portrayed on the show.

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Adelaide (Anya McKenna-Bruce) is startled awake by three hooded men

REVIEW: ‘The Banishing’ (2020) is a Sunday Morning Movie

By: Lee Millington
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The Banishing is a horror movie built on familiar ground, and despite good intentions never quite surpasses its origins

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REVIEW: ‘Sequin In A Blue Room’ (2021) A Visceral Queer Coming-Of-Age Drama

By: Emily Maskell
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Samuel Van Grinsven’s Australian coming-of-age debut feature centres on an intense exploration of anonymity, sex, and social media.

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Image is from the film 'The Dose' (2021). A man in green scrubs holds his hand over his eye as he looks into a bathroom mirror.

BFI FLARE REVIEW: ‘The Dose’ (2021) Administers Great Direction But Poor Writing

By: Gavin Spoors
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The opening does a grand job of hooking the audience in but unfortunately the rest of the film isn’t nearly as strong or coherent.

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Image is from the TV Show 'Teen Wolf'. An adult male werewolf in human form bares his pointed teeth. His eyes are glowing red and he is also wearing a leather jacket.

The Progression of Werewolf Stereotypes in the Media

By: ryder
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These tropes have been around since the dawn of film and TV, and before that in books, stories, plays and other media.

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Image is from the documentary 'I Am Samuel' (2020). Two men walk side by side down a wooded path. Both are holding white plastic bags, with one of the men resting is arm on the others shoulder.

INTERVIEW: Peter Murimi Talks Masculinity, Mental Health & ‘I Am Samuel’ (2020)

By: Sophie Butcher
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We spoke to director Peter Murimi about his documentary ‘I Am Samuel’, showing at this year’s BFI Flare Festival.

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Image is from 'Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021). Cyborg, The Flash, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and Aquaman lineup as the Justice League facing off against an enemy threat

REVIEW: ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ (2021) Takes Back Control

By: Shaun Alexander
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“Zack Snyder flexes all his creative muscles to create a cinematic experience that takes the best of his previous work with the heart of someone fighting for his passion.”

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BFI FLARE REVIEW: ‘Cowboys’ (2021) is an Epic Journey That Tells an Untold Story

By: Gavin Spoors
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Kerrigan has crafted an emotional and epic journey for modern audiences.

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Image is from the film 'Dramarama' (2021). Three teens pretend to be a part of a camera crew and record the action in front of them. In the back, a girl wearing a pink shirt and black waistcoast holds a pretend boom pole. In the middle, a boy in a green patterned shirt holds his hands over his ears, pretending to hold headphones. In from of them a girl in orange dungarees holds a real VHS camera to her eye.

BFI FLARE REVIEW: ‘Dramarama’ (2021) Hides Behind Melodramatics

By: Georgia Davis
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Dramarama is a great concept and has a lot of potential to be a compelling piece of storytelling.

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Image is from the film Executive Order (2021). Antônio, André and Capitu sit together in a restaurant.

INTERVIEW: Lázaro Ramos and Taís Araújo Discuss Collaboration and Inspiration for ‘Executive Order’ (2021)

By: Shania Russell
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In conversation with director Lázaro Ramos and lead actress Taís Araújo, we had the opportunity to learn more about the creative choices behind Executive Order.

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