Contributor Beth Perkin

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Review

The First Monday in May

by Beth Perkin

It’s a case of style over substance in this behind-the-scenes look at the 2015 Met Gala.

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Review

Nerve

by Beth Perkin

The schoolyard game of Double Dare finally gets its own movie courtesy of Catfish directors Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman.

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Are movie ratings still relevant in the digital age?

by Beth Perkin

VOD is forcing classification boards to diversify. But should we be educating young viewers instead of restricting what they watch?
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Is this the start of a democratic filmmaking revolution?

by Beth Perkin

Collectives like the WFC are providing the tools to enable people around the world to create meaningful connections.
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Review

Crazy About Tiffany’s

by Beth Perkin

Mildly diverting advertainment puff-piece on the celebrated jeweller to the stars.

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