Opinion / Waking Up From The Fantasy of Violence
A reading of The Drama argues that its treatment of a school shooting challenges the mythology surrounding violence.
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Published Gair Rhydd stories tagged “film criticism”.
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Culture / The Godfather (1972): A Film You Cannonli Appreciate
This retrospective argues The Godfather endures through its performances, visual restraint and the violence it keeps off screen.
Opinion / Horror in the Home: The Trope of a Loved One Antagonist in Modern Horror
A film essay on the unsettling trope of a loved one becoming the threat at home.
Opinion / The haunting reality of LGBTQ+ representation: An exploration of the ‘Bury your gays’ trope
An essay on the 'bury your gays' trope and the cost of queer characters' deaths on screen.
Opinion / Good for Her: Why unhinged women in horror films can be so easy to root for
Why some horror films invite audiences to root for their most unruly women.
