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From CCCU to the BAFTA: celebrating our film talent and the magic of cinema

From CCCU to the BAFTA: celebrating our film talent and the magic of cinema

Ahead of this weekend’s BAFTA Film Awards ceremony, Jane Milton talks films, graduate success and how we should all be supporting our local cinemas. As a BAFTA winner, I will […]

19 Feb, 202623 Feb, 2026 Arts and Humanities, Film and TV, Research
70 years of TV advertising. Is it time to retire? 

70 years of TV advertising. Is it time to retire? 

Dr Jake Monk Kydd discusses the impact and alternatives for the advertising industry.

29 Sep, 202529 Sep, 2025 Film and TV, Media
The evolution of cinematic horror: our enduring love for horror films

The evolution of cinematic horror: our enduring love for horror films

As we get ready to ‘trick or treat’ this Halloween, Thom Burgess discusses the evolution of horror and why audiences seek a thrill for being kept on the edge.

28 Oct, 202429 Oct, 2024 Film and TV
Oppenheimer, nuclear war and education

Oppenheimer, nuclear war and education

Zulfi Ali explains how the recent release of blockbuster Oppenheimer should remind academics to take the lead in teaching about the horrors of nuclear war.

31 Aug, 202331 Aug, 2023 Arts and Humanities, Education, Film and TV, Society
Skate boarding is for life not just for Christmas

Skate boarding is for life not just for Christmas

Dr Janet Melville-Wiseman explores the messages behind the John Lewis Christmas adverts and how we can take them onboard, especially when it comes to our welcome for care experienced young people.

18 Nov, 202221 Nov, 2022 Education, Film and TV, Media, Social Work, Society
Are streaming services running out of steam?

Are streaming services running out of steam?

Dr Jake Monk Kydd discusses rivalry and change within the streaming industry after Netflix recently lost 200,000 UK subscribers.

20 Apr, 202220 Apr, 2022 Film and TV, Research
Bond is Back – with his licence to sell

Bond is Back – with his licence to sell

Dr Jake Monk Kydd looks at how product placement in used in films to boost sales and a brand ‘s image. After numerous delays and much anticipation, the latest James […]

27 Sep, 202127 Sep, 2021 Business, Film and TV, Research
Making sense of the language we want children to hear

Making sense of the language we want children to hear

Sarn Rich discusses ‘strong language’ used in children’s films rated PG and U.

16 Jun, 202118 Aug, 2021 Film and TV, Research
Amazon buys MGM film studios. So what?

Amazon buys MGM film studios. So what?

Dr Jake Monk Kydd explores the business implications of Amazon’s acquisition of MGM film studios.

03 Jun, 202118 Aug, 2021 Business, Film and TV, Research

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