Category: Spectator
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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…
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Sorry, I cannot get behind the Luigi Mangione fandom
After this week, I doubt I need to explain who Luigi Mangione is to you. Since being arrested and charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Johnson, Mangione has been hailed as some kind of modern-day CEO assassinating hero – likened to Robin Hood or V – for killing a man who, granted, was…
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How do we all feel about the ‘I’m just a girl’ trend?
When I think ‘Just a Girl’, I think of the sarky, 90s alt-rock hit by No Doubt that hits out at the restrictions the patriarchy imposes on girls and women and the frustration that comes with that. It’s a classic that for a lot of people is sadly still relevant today. In case you haven’t…
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Cynthia Erivo and that *wicked* fan-made poster
When will Black women in Hollywood ever get any empathy for their continued struggle? In case you haven’t heard, because let’s face it the current news cycle has been heavy the last few weeks with Lebanon and Palestine, Liam Payne’s death, all this heinous Diddy stuff and the ongoing Gisèle Pelicot trial… I absolutely wouldn’t…
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Review: It Ends With Us is the ‘movie of the summer’ despite its controversies
Published first on Tyla.com The highly-anticipated film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s It Ends With Us finally hit cinemas on Friday (9 August), but did it capture the hearts of fans in the same way the book did? The novel was a global phenomenon, having had fans in a chokehold since its release in 2016. Hoover…
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Trap review: Josh Harnett carries M. Night Shyamalan’s summer blockbuster that goes absolutely nowhere
Published first on UNILAD.com M. Night Shyamalan’s latest summer blockbuster Trap had fans hyped for its release with its thrilling, fast-paced storyline and action-packed trailer, but was it worth all the noise? Spoilers ahead… Starring Josh Hartnett, who has been largely off our screens for the last few decades, Trap tells the story of The…
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Justice for the Lionesses
Let me preface this by saying this is rant was born out of being forced to care about a sport that is and has been so inherently problematic that I wouldn’t usually give it the time of the day. However, on this occasion, I couldn’t not say something. I understand there are certain events that…
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Came for Zendaya, stayed for the homoeroticism
I had been looking forward to seeing Challengers ever since it was announced. Like the vast majority of the world, Zendaya is one celebrity I simply can’t seem to get over. She’s beautiful, talented and her method dressing on the red carpet is a sight to behold. It’s safe to say that I was seeing…
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Act ii Cowboy Carter
The day has arrived: it’s Cowboy Carter Day for all those who celebrate and to say I’ve been excited for this day is a gross understatement. When Renaissance first came out, it wasn’t an instant love affair for me. My admiration and appreciation grew overtime and was amplified by an amazing concert and even better…
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The lasting effects of fatphobic 2000s TV
The other day, influencer @gracefvictory posted a video of herself wearing a striped crop top with the overlay text reading: “When every “fashion makeover” show you watched growing up would tell anyone over a size 10 to ‘avoid wearing stripes as it makes you look bigger’ so you did. But now you’re 33, living your…
Sincerely, Saskia 