Melanie Toutakova Filmmaker | Feminist Film Gaze

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Glasgow Film Festival 2021: TINA (2021)

TINA dives into the life of the amazing Tina Turner on her own terms. Discover the artist through her own eyes !

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Promising Young Woman : the truth about rape culture

In Promising Young Woman, Cassie seeks justice on her own in a world protecting rapists and not the victims. How can we change that ?

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Glasgow Film Festival 2021 : My Favorite War (2019)

If you have ever wondered what living under communism was like, dive into Soviet Latvia with My Favorite War !

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Glasgow Film Festival 2021 : Creation Stories (2021)

Who knew a young man from Glasgow would change the face of British music forever ? Dive into Alan McGee's life with Creation Stories !

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Women & Romcoms : To All the Boys : Always & Forever

Lara Jean and Peter's adventures come to an end. As they get ready to go to college, what will happen to their dreams and plans ?

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Women & romcoms : why we should never say 'chick flick' again

The existence of the term 'chick flick' hurts films focusing on women's issues and women's careers in the entertainment industry.

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Tootsie (1982) : how to bring men into conversations on gender

Tootsie is an entertaining and thought-provoking comedy that shows why it's important for men to fight for gender equality.

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Women & Romcoms : Palm Springs (2019)

With Palm Springs, Andy Samberg is taking on the romantic comedy and its stereotypes.

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Mank (2020) : Hollywood nostalgia and representation in 2021

Mank draws us into the 30s Hollywood behind the scenes of one of the greatest films of all time - Citizen Kane. Nostalgic or bold ?

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What I learnt from watching 245 films and TV series in 2020

2021 is here and it is time to reflect on all the films and TV series seen in 2020. 245 films can tell you a lot about the state of society.

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