Tag: Controversy

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    Jess Woodley-Stewart

    Playing Gay: Casting Controversy around LGBTQ+ Roles

    Jess Woodley-Stewart reflects on James Corden’s gay character in The Prom and asks an important question: is it ever okay for a cis-het person to play the role of someone in the LGBTQ+ community?

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    Sam Pegg

    Notes on News: Christmas controversy for ‘The First Temptation of Christ’

    Netflix’s latest release has been met with a petition to have it removed immediately – find out why.

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    Ellie Brain

    Oscars organisers decide against rule change to streaming films

    The Academy voted against changing the elibility rules for streaming films.

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    Ellie Brain

    Chris Lilley partners with Netflix for new show Lunatics

    After a five year hiatus, Chris Lilley is back with a new show, partnering with Netflix.

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    Ellie Brain

    Oscars will air all 24 categories after controversy

    After a week of controversy, the Academy has now given in and will air all 24 awards.

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    Ellie Brain

    Oscars controversy over award presentation during commercial break

    In a long list of controversies already surrounding the Oscars this year, the decision has now been taken to cut some awards from the live broadcast altogether.

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    Ellie Brain

    Guadeloupe author wins alternative Nobel Literature Prize

    Maryse Conde has won the alternative award to the Nobel Literature Prize.

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    Ellie Brain

    ‘9/11 musical’ heading to the West End

    The hit Broadway show will be on at the Phoenix Theatre from 30th January.

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    Ellie Brain

    JK Rowling defends Nagini casting in Fantastic Beasts sequel

    Today, JK Rowling has defended the casting of Korean actress Claudia Kim in the role of Nagini.

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    Ellie Brain

    Big Brother being axed called ‘not a great loss’ by series eight winner

    The latest series, commencing on Friday night, will be the last.

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    Ellie Brain

    Watch: House of Cards Teaser Trailer

    The teaser trailer for House of Cards reveals that Kevin Spacey’s character – Frank Underwood – has been killed off.

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    Ellie Brain

    Nostalgic News: Nabokov’s ‘Lolita’ was published 70 years ago

    Ellie Brain reflects on Nabokov’s controversial novel and its legacy.

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    Caitriona Hanly

    Suffragette promotion sparks heated public reaction

    A photoshoot featuring the stars of the film wearing T-shirts that say “I’d rather be a rebel than a slave” have caused controversy among online circles.