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Expert comment on the work of Richard Donner

Dr James Taylor from Warwick's Department of Film and Television comments on the work of Richard Donner, the director whose work included Superman and The Goonies.

Tue 06 Jul 2021, 15:37 | Tags: Faculty of Arts, Film & Television, Film and Television

BBC 4's 'valuable contribution ' to arts programming - expert comment

With several media outlets reporting that there are allegedly plans to close BBC Four, sparking a social media campaign in support of the channel, PhD Candidate and Associate Tutor in the Department of Film and Television Studies Leanne Weston comments on its impact.

Thu 14 May 2020, 16:20 | Tags: Film & Television, Film and Television, Research

Oscars 2018: "a ceremony that will want to celebrate women and avoid controversies" - Dr Julie Lobalzo Wright

Nominations for the 2018 Academy Awards were announced in Los Angeles today. Dr Julie Lobalzo Wright, a film writer from the University of Warwick's Department of Film & Television studies, talks us through the most significant Oscar contenders.


Three new star wars films - expert comment from Zoe Shacklock

Zoe Shacklock from the University of Warwick’s Department of Film and Television Studies comments on the announcement of three new Star Wars films.

Fri 10 Nov 2017, 11:48 | Tags: Expert comment, Film & Television, Culture

Oscars academy to hold emergency talks following allegations about film mogul Harvey Weinstein - expert comment

The hosts of the Oscars are to hold emergency talks to consider the future role of film mogul Harvey Weinstein following claims of sexual misconduct. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said the allegations of sexual assault against Weinstein were "repugnant".

Bafta, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, has already suspended his membership. Weinstein strongly denies the allegations against him.

Fim expert Dr Mary Harrod comments.


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