Screens of Power: Film, TV & Representation

Screens of Power: Film, TV & Representation examines how visual media shapes political imagination, cultural legitimacy and systems of exclusion. From streaming platforms and algorithmic visibility to state censorship, propaganda and representational erasure, this category interrogates who controls the screen and whose stories are allowed to circulate. Film and television are treated not as neutral entertainment, but as contested terrains where ideology, power and identity are constantly negotiated.

December 19, 2025

Empathy and Monstrosity: Feminine Gaze, Theological Inversion, and the Ethics of Creation in Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818) has long stood as a warning against humanity’s desire to play God. Yet Guillermo del Toro’s 2025 adaptation transforms Shelley’s Gothic anxiety…

Women in film editing - unseen architects - female film editors

Screens of Power: Film, TV & Representation

July 14, 2025

Women in Film Editing as Unseen Architects of Cinematic Narrative

Film editing is the quiet, foundational craft in cinema, where raw footage finds its narrative pulse. This unseen artistry dictates pace, rhythm, emotional impact, and even shapes character arcs. Historically,…

experimental, indie filmmaking techniques, low-budget film innovations, non-traditional storytelling in film, experimental filmmaking

Screens of Power: Film, TV & Representation

June 19, 2025

Reinventing the Reel: Experimental Tools in Independent Cinema

What happens when filmmakers break the rules—and the budget? This feature explores the tools, techniques, and spirit of experimentation at the heart of independent cinema. Independent cinema has historically served…

a handicapped sign on the ground in a parking lot

Screens of Power: Film, TV & Representation

April 28, 2025

Challenging Pity: How UK Media is (Slowly) Moving Toward True Disability Representation

Since the mid-2010s, the trope known as inspiration porn in media has defined much of mainstream disability representation, reducing complex lives to simplistic narratives of triumph. Comedian and disability advocate…

Screens of Power: Film, TV & Representation

April 1, 2025

Redefining Storytelling: How International Cinema Is Shaping Global Narratives

The silver screen, once a mirror reflecting singular cultural landscapes, now refracts a kaleidoscope of global stories. A seismic shift is occurring, where international cinema, with its diverse voices and…

Screens of Power: Film, TV & Representation

March 4, 2025

Whose Story Is It? Emilia Pérez and the Distortion of Mexican Identity

The cinematic world is no stranger to controversy, yet few debates spark as much fervour as those concerning the portrayal of cultural narratives. The film Emilia Pérez has ignited a…

Screens of Power: Film, TV & Representation

January 17, 2025

Eco-Critical Cinema: Film and Environmental Awareness

I’ll never forget the first time I joined a climate change protest in my local neighbourhood. A wave of urgency swept through me as I held up a sign that…

Screens of Power: Film, TV & Representation

January 16, 2025

Rewriting the Narrative: How Ageism Persists in Today’s Media

Despite the progress we’ve made in embracing inclusivity, one form of prejudice remains stubbornly embedded in the media and pop culture: ageism. From the limited roles available to older actors…

Screens of Power: Film, TV & Representation

November 12, 2024

Slow Cinema: How Patience and Time Are Changing the Film Landscape

In a world where content is created, consumed, and forgotten at record speed, a genre has quietly emerged that demands we slow down, lean in, and embrace the passage of…

Palestinian film poster on streaming platform, highlighting issues of media representation and censorship

Screens of Power: Film, TV & Representation

November 11, 2024

Silencing Stories: How Netflix’s Removal of Palestinian Films Aligns with Political Interests

As streaming platforms like Netflix become dominant forces in global media, their role in shaping public perception and cultural narratives cannot be understated. Netflix, in particular, has long been praised…