Most Film Critics Are White — Where Is the Diversity?
Think of every famous, well-respected film critic that you can remember. Who comes to mind? People respected in the…
Is the Divide Between Film Critics and Audiences Real?
Hereditary. The Kissing Booth. The Greatest Showman. These are all movies from the past year in which the scores from…
Opinion: Why I Won’t be Watching Billionaire Boys Club
In a capitalist society, we as consumers vote with our wallets on what cultural content we prefer and…
Five Things To Do Before You Study Film At University
I have just finished my first year of university, in which I took Film Studies (you specialise in…
Have We Had Enough Star Wars Stories?
Between the controversial Revenge of the Sith and the generally well regarded The Force Awakens, there was a decade-long gap rife…
Are DVDs Dead?
I’m sure at least some of the readers and writers of Affinity will be personally familiar with the…
Five Tips for Getting Your First Tattoo
So you’re considering getting a tattoo, and why not? Beyond the simple act of rebellion they’re often perceived…
Why Film Ratings Don’t Matter
It’s a scenario we’ve all been in: you get in after work or school, you sit down with…
From Bad to Better: A Brief History of LGBT+ Video Game Characters
Since its inception in the late 19th century, film as a medium has had a rather rocky journey…
Five Incredible Short Films You Can Watch On YouTube Right Now
Although it’s easy to think of YouTube as just for tutorials and vlogs, there’s a huge creative outlet…