Category: Spectator
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Contrarian film critics are ruining TV and cinema
I don’t know how many times a critic needs to hear this, but something liked by the masses doesn’t instantly make it bad. Franchises with die-hard fan bases fund the lives of those involved for years after said franchise has stopped releasing projects. Friends, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, I’m assuming – and even…
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Everything I *begrudgingly* learnt about Bonnie Blue from her Channel 4 documentary
Why do I say begrudgingly? I know no one held a gun to my head, but whether it’s Bonnie Blue or the latest Marvel disappointment, I like to make up my own mind about whether or not to hate something. Now, it’s no secret that Bonnie Blue’s online persona is extremely unlikeable. From the TikTok’s…
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Is it ever OK to date someone who votes against your existence?
It is hard to go online these days and not end your session of scrolling angry, frustrated or with someone new to complain about. Last week was a fitting example of that following disappointing media coverage of the genocide in Gaza, all the Hulk Hogan apologists and Laverne Cox romanticising her long-term relationship with a…
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There are no two sides to the story when it comes to genocide
This week has been a tough one to watch, once again making myself question whether holding onto faith in humanity is worth all the energy it takes to not resign to the fact that humanity may just be f**ked. Considering how much space society occupies in our lives – and the influence it has on…
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Does YOU romanticise violence against women?
Let’s talk about it… The popular Netflix Original series wrapped up last month for its fifth and final season, and what an absolutely chaotic ride it was. From season one through to the finale, we’ve seen Joe Goldberg kill his way through New York, the fictional Californian suburb of Madre Linda, and London, destroying the…
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Unpacking the discourse around race-swapping fictional characters
Buckle up, kids: we have a lot to unpack. Protective fans are the lifeblood of entertainment, but they’re also simultaneously the biggest enemies of progress and the ones who make the internet a very unpleasant place to be. The attachment people have to fictional characters is again, simultaneously flattering to the creator that they’ve made…
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Trans women are women, f**k what the Supreme Court says
People, people, people: have you not realised that you’re consistently being triggered by the wrong 1%? Because, despite how those in power and certain media outlets portray trans people and their experiences, they make up such a small portion of our society and yet, they are relentlessly attacked, stripped of their rights and framed as…
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The issue I have with Netflix’s Adolescence…
Adolescence, directed by Philip Barantini, has been the talk of the town for the last week or so, and I can see why. Lauded for its flawless acting from nearly every single actor, amazing camera work and subverting the crime-drama genre – which has become increasingly oversaturated – Adolescence brings us the story of Jamie…
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Still think we should separate the art from the artist?
Kanye is not someone I ever want to give my attention to. I could list a million reasons why at this point, but after the whole ‘slavery was a choice’ debacle, I had zero qualms about shelving his music and pretending like he didn’t exist. I did the same thing with R Kelly and Diddy…
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Why can’t anyone make a good action movie anymore?
When it comes to the action movie hall of fame, there are some absolute classics that come to mind. Die Hard, The Departed, Training Day, Man on Fire, Point Break… I could go on. These films withstand the test of time and have elements to them that keep on giving and cross generations. The scene…
Sincerely, Saskia 