Long Read | Little White Lies

Long Read

Long Read

The Safe Emotional Spaces of Wes Anderson’s Cinema – Part One

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Through conversations with psychologists, neurodivergent friends, Jason Schwartzman and the man himself, Sophie Monks Kaufman investigates the meticulous worlds of Wes Anderson and their potent emotional frequencies.
Long Read

I met a Film Bro – here’s what I learned

by Amber Rawlings

Their shallow, male-centric cinephilia speaks to a wider issue within the industry. But is this stereotype changing?
Long Read

The Case for Art

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

As lockdown in the UK eases, Sophie Monks Kaufman reflects on the value of cultural exchange on a personal and societal level.
Long Read

Fool’s Gold – Why the McConaissance was a sham

by David Jenkins

Reappraising Matthew McConaughey’s maligned rom-com dark days.
Long Read

Have film audiences fallen out of love with the western?

by Christina Newland

The poor box office performance of The Sisters Brothers and films like it suggests interest in this quintessential American film genre is on the wane.
Long Read

The terrifying tale of Treehouse of Horror

by Al Horner

Key members of The Simpsons’ creative family share the inside story of the show’s cherished Halloween specials.
In Praise Of

I’m Still Listening – Why Frasier remains my favourite ’90s sitcom

by William Carroll

Twenty-five years on, the show’s mix of high-brow humour and genuine heart is as appealing as ever.
Long Read

How Saving Private Ryan changed my life

by Spencer Moleda

Steven Spielberg’s World War Two drama brought me closer to my grandfather, who survived the D‑Day landings.
Long Read

In defence of funny women

by Lydia Figes

Female-driven comedies such as The Marvellous Mrs Maisel and Funny Cow are challenging archaic notions about women on screen.
Long Read

Travis looks in the mirror

by Brian Brems

What does it mean to be an American who loves Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver but hates gun violence?

Accessibility Settings

Text

Applies the Open Dyslexic font, designed to improve readability for individuals with dyslexia.

Applies a more readable font throughout the website, improving readability.

Underlines links throughout the website, making them easier to distinguish.

Adjusts the font size for improved readability.

Visuals

Reduces animations and disables autoplaying videos across the website, reducing distractions and improving focus.

Reduces the colour saturation throughout the website to create a more soothing visual experience.

Increases the contrast of elements on the website, making text and interface elements easier to distinguish.