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Snow White Latina: Once Upon a Time or Just Maybe?
Heigh-ho, heigh-ho! The live-action adaptation of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Disney's The Walking Dead is set for release on March...
Sofia R. Willcox
Mar 21


Adolescence: A Web of Wounds
The Netflix short series Adolescence (2025), featuring the debut of 15-year-old Owen Cooper alongside Stephen Graham, unsettles...
Sofia R. Willcox
Mar 17


Goonies 40-Years-Old, Coming-of-Age Gold: Does Life Begin at 40?
The Goonies (Richard Donner, 1985) holds a special place as a feel-good, coming-of-age classic. A golden gem of the 1980s, it bears the...
Sofia R. Willcox
Feb 11


Bob Dylan, Boomers, and the Biopic: Is the Answer Still Blowin’ in the Wind?
“A Complete Unknown” (James Mangold, 2025) is now playing in British cinemas. Set in the early 1960s, the film follows a 19-year-old Bob...
Sofia R. Willcox
Jan 17


Robbie Williams Turns into a Chimp in Better Man– Read Between the Lines, erm, Monkeys
Christmas around the clock, but there are biopics worth talking about. In the United States, there’s A Completely Unknown (James Mangold,...
Sofia R. Willcox
Dec 17, 2024


Ainda Estou Aqui: Still Here Among Us
Among the most beautiful things I’ve ever experienced, it wasn’t until my mid-twenties that I truly began to recognize the beauty in...
Sofia R. Willcox
Dec 5, 2024


One Minute, One Hundred Layers – Capoeira vs Cobra Kai: Ep. 6.9
Almost two weeks ago, Netflix gifted us with the second part of season 6 of Cobra Kai (2018–). A particular one-minute sequence of scenes...
Sofia R. Willcox
Nov 29, 2024


From Rome to Movember: What Gladiator Teaches Us About (Toxic) Masculinity
November isn’t over yet, so let’s talk about Gladiator (Ridley Scott, 2000) and Movember. This annual event, where men grow moustaches...
Sofia R. Willcox
Nov 27, 2024


Paddington in Peru: Andean Bear, British Bear – Immigrant, Icon or Ignorant?
At this time of year, Britain is in darkness and cold, and Peru becomes the apple of its eye. Paddington in Peru (Dougal Wilson, 2024)...
Sofia R. Willcox
Nov 19, 2024


Brazil's Animation Renaissance - We Need to Talk About Noah's Ark
Brazil is making waves in 2024, not just as a fleeting summer trend but as a dominant force on the silver screen, with upcoming gems yet...
Sofia R. Willcox
Nov 12, 2024


The Untold Story of Brian Epstein: Beyond the Beatles, All We Need is Courage
In the closing days of October, Prime Video introduced Midas Man (Joe A. Stephenson, 2024), a long-awaited attempt to honour Brian...
Sofia R. Willcox
Nov 5, 2024


Monsters Among Us - How Werewolves and Vampires Reflect Society’s Deepest Fears and Desires
In my latest exploration, I delve into the portrayal of witches, uncovering the intricate anxieties surrounding womanhood—especially in...
Sofia R. Willcox
Oct 31, 2024


West Side Story – The Secrets of a (A)Temporal Classic
Not so long ago, three years ago, America's beloved director, Steven Spielberg, made his debut in the world of musicals with West Side...
Sofia R. Willcox
Oct 30, 2024


Beyond the Tomb: The Mummy at 25 - Controversies, Colonialism, Cultural Heritage
It's spooky season, and 2024 marks 25 years since the release of The Mummy (Stephen Sommers, 1999). Let’s unwrap the mysteries hidden...
Sofia R. Willcox
Oct 24, 2024


Poor Things: Feminism, Freedom, and Steampunk in Lanthimos’s Latest Hit
As Halloween approaches, let's revisit one of the year's most talked-about films, Poor Things (Yorgos Lanthimos, 2023). A box office...
Sofia R. Willcox
Oct 14, 2024


Feminism, Fury and Funny: Miranda and Fleabag’s Fearless Female Front
Join me as I explore how Miranda and Fleabag redefine womanhood through humour and honesty!
Sofia R. Willcox
Oct 9, 2024


Brothers in Fear, Sisters in Feminism (or Fetishism): Exploring Nunsploitation
As September 28th rises on the horizon, marking International Abortion Day, we find ourselves on the cusp of October and the onset of the...
Sofia R. Willcox
Sep 27, 2024


Body Horror and Beauty: The 'Beast' Within 'The Substance' - A Feminist Gaze
On September 18, 2024, The Substance , directed by Coralie Fargeat, was released, marking Demi Moore's return to the silver screen and...
Sofia R. Willcox
Sep 20, 2024


You’ve Got a Glitch in Me: Toy Story 5 vs Tech
Explore how Toy Story 5 confronts the challenges of modern technology through nostalgia and innovation.
Sofia R. Willcox
Aug 12, 2024

Rio de Janeiro Remains Radiant: Gringos Grappling with Gems and Gaps in 'Rio, I Love You'
Come with me to discover the dual nature of 'Rio, I Love You' (2014)
Sofia R. Willcox
Jul 22, 2024
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