The Romantic Comedy industry is sustained by the idea of there being ‘One’: the true love who perfectly completes you. Without this central idea, many romantic films – both comedy and drama – lose their stakes. Why would anyone root … Continue reading Romance vs Reality: The First Love Trope
Hollywood, California, is a city which is deeply ingrained in our consciousness. The word ‘Hollywood’ invokes images of sun-scorched studios, rolling film projectors, red carpets and of course, that iconic sign, loudly broadcasting the region’s consequence to the planet. This … Continue reading The Rise and Fall of Hollywood The Weinstein allegations are indicative of wider fractures within Hollywood. But how did a small farming village become the centre of showbiz and glamour – and can it regain that past prestige?
