Lucy Wilcox
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those who share our love for the silver screen.
Inclusive and female-focused, we will direct you to
inspiring stories, shining a spotlight on
underrepresented voices and their experiences of
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those who share our love for the silver screen.
Inclusive and female-focused, we will direct you to
inspiring stories, shining a spotlight on
underrepresented voices and their experiences of
film.
Back to Black Review
Back to Black is the latest biopic to grace the silver screen. Following Amy Winehouse’s life, the film is directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, starring Marisa Abela in her playing the melodramatic icon.
Athena Mandis' journey into filmmaking: “It was like going to the moon with a pair of skis.”
Athena Mandis is an award-winning filmmaker and lecturer in Film Practice at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL). Her works include the short films Daughter and Losing Grace. She is currently working on her first feature – which she’s keeping details secretive on right now.
If Only I Could Hibernate Review
Director Zoljargal Purevdash captures an authentic and ethnographic spotlight of a teenager’s troubles growing up in a state of financial instability in If Only I Could Hibernate .
All the women up for the Palme d’Or at Cannes 2024
As we approach the end of the 2024 Cannes film festival all eyes are on what will win the top prize: the Palme d’Or. Of the 22 films in the competition, only four are directed by women.
Whilst this is a comparatively low number, down from the previous two years, these films are some of the most exciting in the lineup.
Whilst this is a comparatively low number, down from the previous two years, these films are some of the most exciting in the lineup.
Girls Bathrooms: A Space for Women's Transformation - Direct Her
Bathrooms in movies, particularly those from high school settings, are transformative spaces that act as a setting of refuge, anguish, and development.
Joining a film club in your 20s might be the answer to finding new friends
The daunting prospect of making new friends as you grow older is an oft-discussed issue. For film fans, a film club may be the answer.
Southern Gothic Horror: Reckoning with history
The deep American South is enmeshed in painful histories, sprawling sceneries and magic. The Southern Gothic genre has traditionally been associated with literature from the ante- and post-bellum century which reflected on the harrowing stories and culture that came after the Civil War.
Black girlhood in film: From feeling unseen to showcasing their stories
Have you ever seen yourself on screen? For Black girls, the answer can be complicated. DirectHer spoke to director Kyra Knox and Danielle Scruggs, creator of Black Women Directors to highlight how the lack of diversity in film during their teens pushed them to enter the film industry.
Hull Culture and Leisure Employees protest for equal treatment from Council
Hull Culture and Leisure Employees protest for equal treatment from Council
Over 100 workers are expected to take part in a demonstration today outside Guildhall in Hull. Staff working at HCAL (Hull Culture and Leisure) will take to the streets in protest at the city council’s plan to divide the culture and leisure workforce.
HCAL runs leisure facilities including parks, swimming pools, libraries and museums across the city and is owned by the council.
The council are proposing to bring a sma
Over 100 workers are expected to take part in a demonstration today outside Guildhall in Hull. Staff working at HCAL (Hull Culture and Leisure) will take to the streets in protest at the city council’s plan to divide the culture and leisure workforce.
HCAL runs leisure facilities including parks, swimming pools, libraries and museums across the city and is owned by the council.
The council are proposing to bring a sma
I Can't Keep This To Myself
Just two girlies chatting about all things pop culture, fashion, uni and our journalism degree.
Forge Radio Newsdesk
Our weekly news show reporting on the latest stories and updates all about the University of Sheffield as well as features from guests and themed episodes.
Stripping Down a Sex Scene
Lucy Wilcox speaks to leading Intimacy Coordinator, Kate Lush and actors Antoinette Louw and David Chevers to discuss how the grain is changing post #MeToo, actor empowerment and how to create passionate on-screen sex.
A waddle of penguins is keeping Doncaster arts alive
City of Sanctuary continues its' support amidst new immigration bill
Coeliac Awareness Week: Sheffield sufferer calls for more action in restaurants
As this week is Coeliac Awareness week, Sheffield based sufferer, Alexander Evans is calling for more awareness of the condition so eating out can be safer and more enjoyable.
Falling in love on antidepressants: when fixing the lows are we losing the highs
Antidepressants work by stablizing our moods and numbing our emotions which can be the answer when struggling with your mental health. In the whirlwind of young romance, dulling our feelings of love can add to the list of difficulties when navigating relationships for the first time. Is it worth numbing our lows if we don’t get to experience the highs of romance?
The journey of Ke Huy Quan
Ke Huy Quan just won Best Supporting Actor at the Oscars. At age 51, the Vietnam-born actor has waited 38 years for his successes to be truly credited.
A Week in the life of Podcasts
I probably listen to podcasts every day. They help me to unwind, switch off and be mindful when I need a distraction.
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