The Uprising: the real medieval revolt that…
Government corruption and misspending inspired the medieval rebels depicted in The Uprising.
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John Vanbrugh at 300: the man described as ‘the…
Vanbrugh’s houses deliver on sensory impact and stirred emotions – the wow factor.
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Charming witches and supernatural forces: what…
Practical Magic 2 and an Australian horror film are among our recommendations this week.
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Leviticus: deadly desire stalks queer teens in…
Two queer teens find themselves stalked by their desire in this rural Australian horror film
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Dolly Parton changed country music by refusing…
When Parton first signed to Monument records in 1965 at the age of 19, her high-pitched voice was considered incompatible with country.
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Before Greek myths reached the multiplex, they…
Eighteenth-century caricaturists knew what modern film-makers understand: ancient myths can be endlessly adapted for new audiences.
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The Fly at 40: why Cronenberg’s grotesque…
David Cronenberg’s The Fly remains a grotesque yet deeply moving tale of transformation, technology and what it means to lose your humanity.
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What BTS’ Grammy boycott tells us about the…
BTS expressed a wish that ‘music can be heard and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or language’.
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Why are deaf audiences still treated as an…
For deaf audiences, inclusion means more than being welcomed; it’s being able to attend performances with the same spontaneity and freedom…
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