Gordon Campbell on the psychological horror film Possession
This is one of the (extra) weekly columns on music or movies. Plenty of solid analyses of Possession exist online and most of them – […]
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Theoretically, the screen industry should have all the talent at its fingertips to communicate the socio-economic value of what it does. To date, it hasn’t done much to do so.
Gordon Campbell on subsidising the film industry
Sure, film subsidies may work in practice, but do they work in theory?
Gordon Campbell on Ardern’s ascension & Trump’s triumph
It’s about time we cut the crap about Jacinda Ardern being only a show pony.
Frightened Rabbit: On Liking Music That Harms You
Society teaches people that admitting to bad behaviour means accepting punishment and giving up support, which is why most people will try deny it.
Gordon Campbell on Meryl Streep’s speech
Primarily, Meryl Streep’s critical speech last night at the Golden Globes was a defence of journalism and of journalists.
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Why Spike Jonze’s Her could be the most romantic film of the year.
The Ten Best Films Of 2013
The year the movies got small, and the small screen got big
In The Autumn of the Woodsman
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The Unbeatable Lightness of Gravity
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Gods and Monsters
Maybe Pacific Rim is the best film that Guillermo Del Toro could have made right now
Beyond The Pixie Dream Girl
Silver Linings Playbook, Liberal Arts and the universal love for Jennifer Lawrence