Martial arts ecology and the quiet life of action cinema
Martial arts cinema is often discussed through intensity. But what about when action slows down?When cinema asks us not to watch bodies fight, but to attend to how they might think and feel.
Q&A with Dr Beth Williamson: A Cultural Biography of William Johnstone
Beth Williamson discusses her research on the story of pioneering educator and influential artist William Johnstone.
5 ways to (un)teach the dance canon
Annelies Van Assche explores five innovative ways to challenge the dance canon and expand beyond Eurocentric narratives.
What Superheroes and US Security Are Not About
Warning! Does Not Contain Spoilers
Q&A: Television Drama in Mexico
Paul Julian Smith reflects on visiting Mexico City whilst researching his new book.
Violence in Brontë Afterlives
Explore five adaptations of Brontë novels that amplify violence, from Wuthering Heights to Jane Eyre, reshaping the Brontës’ enduring cultural impact.
Cinema Without Borders: The Films of Paweł Pawlikowski
Explores the cinematic career of British-Polish director, Paweł Pawlikowski.
More Than Just Shade: 3 Surprising Stories About the 19th-Century Parasol
Elena Vanden Abeele investigates the functions, symbols and hidden meanings behind the parsol in the 19th century.
Reimagining the Action Heroine for the Twenty-First Century
A look through the ever-shifting landscape of the action genre and its representation of women.