Zainabb Hull, Author at WWAC

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Backlight: The Film Industry Is Toxic But There’s Still Hope

October 22, 2017

This week, we saw more news around Weinstein (who’s shocked?) but it hasn’t all been grim. People within the industry are standing up and making a difference, whether it’s through sharing their stories, breaking ties with The Weinstein Company, or focusing their efforts on better causes. We ...

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9 Witchy Films To Make Your Hallowe’en Magical

October 14, 2017

Hallowe’en is a time of year often associated with magic, spirituality, and witchcraft. In many religions and cultures, it’s a time to remember and celebrate the dead. For witches, it signals greater access to (and from!) the spiritual world. For some, the idea of spirits and fairy-folk ...

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Backlight: Harassment Ain’t Cool

October 1, 2017

Content warning: sexual abuse Well, it’s been another bleak week for sexual harassment in film and TV, but don’t lose all hope! Upcoming projects from diverse creators showcase the originality, creativity, and inclusivity that creators of colour and female creators can bring to our screens. ...

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Backlight: Black Films And TV Shows To Shout About

September 10, 2017

This week gave us lots of announcements and news on amazing projects from all over the world. We heard progress updates on a bunch of projects from black creative teams, plus exciting Oscar news and queer film trailers.

Reviews

Three Generations of Redemption in Hotel Salvation

September 9, 2017

Hotel Salvation (Mukti Bhawan) Shubhashish Bhutiani (director), Manas Mittal (editor), David Huwiler, Michael McSweeney (cinematography) Shubhashish Bhutiani and Asad Hussain (writers) Lalit Behl, Adil Hussain, Palomi Ghosh (cast) Released April 7, 2017 (India), August 25, 2017 (UK) Hotel ...

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SSFX Film Festival Is Finding The Humanity In Sounds From Space

September 5, 2017

The SSFX Film Festival has a compelling concept: the festival showcases several short films inspired by–and featuring–sounds from space. The festival is part of an astronomy and physics project at Queen Mary University of London, where sounds from space have been recorded. Dr Martin ...

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Backlight: Your Movie and TV News Roundup

August 20, 2017

Content warning: sexual abuse This week in film and TV was a bit of a rollercoaster. We’ve seen a flurry of activity around projects led by female creators and creators of colour, but we’ve also had some disheartening news about the state of discrimination and abuse within the industry. ...

Roundtables

The Dead Game of Thrones: Who Do You Want to See Die?

August 11, 2017

Game of Thrones is a show that we both love and hate. We got together to examine what keeps us watching and who we most want to see die next. What keeps you watching Game of Thrones? Wendy Browne: Masochism. But seriously. I am and have always been invested in these characters from both book ...

Zainabb Hull

Backlight: The Film Industry Is Toxic But There’s Still Hope

9 Witchy Films To Make Your Hallowe’en Magical

Backlight: Harassment Ain’t Cool

Backlight: Black Films And TV Shows To Shout About

Three Generations of Redemption in Hotel Salvation

SSFX Film Festival Is Finding The Humanity In Sounds From Space

Backlight: Your Movie and TV News Roundup

The Dead Game of Thrones: Who Do You Want to See Die?

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