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Ben Polkinghorne - moveme.tv & the power of AI
“En la pista somos todos iguales, pero no en la cabina”: en 2023 la música electrónica sigue despreciando a las mujeres - El Pais
Was interviewed by El Pais on my findings for Faith Fanzine about misogyny in the DJ industry
What’s with the sudden fascination for archive music documentaries? - Filmworkz
Whilst music documentaries are nothing new, there seems to be a rise in a recent format of archived footage music documentaries. We take a look at some of the reasons why...
The Round-Up (28/07/23) - Rodeo Magazine
Whilst the last week has been festivals galore (need I mention Truck, Noztock etc.), this past week’s fresh releases have by no means been sidelined by the spotlight placed on soggy fields and cowboy boots.
Underpaid, underplayed and undermined: How the DJ industry is still failing women - Faith Fanzine
Why are restoration artists hardly ever credited for their work? - Filmworkz
Restoration artists are crucial to bringing old footage back to life: a lot of what an audience will see is down to the skill and craft of the restoration artist tidying up film footage. But how often do you notice the individual restoration artists that brought back a classic? Sophia Stanford speaks to experts in the field to understand why this is happening...
The 7 Best Restored Films of our Generation - Filmworkz
Creating Incredible is at the heart of Filmworkz, which is why we took a deep-dive into the history of film, to find some of the best films ever created – and then restored. By using state-of-the-art restoration software, like Phoenix, some of our favourite movie classics have been preserved and re-released to audiences, both new and old, to experience for the first time some of cinema’s greatest in 4K.
Did you spot Martin Scorsese using Phoenix? - Filmworkz
Phoenix, our industry-leading restoration software, has been cropping up all over the place, much loved by professionals and freelancers alike – even Martin Scorsese uses Phoenix! We’ve rounded up a few of the times that Phoenix and restoration has been on our screens so you don’t miss out on any of the exciting possibilities that you can create with Filmworkz.
What film and video games are learning from each other - Filmworkz
As more video games are being turned into films, is there information the industries can be picking up form each other that's not just a plot?
Nostalgia sells, but so does high definition: a look at James Cameron's remastered 'Titanic' - Filmworkz
James Cameron’s Oscar winning Titanic is set to appear on the big screen once more this year, in honour of its 25th anniversary. The film is making a cinematic comeback after being digitally remastered with 3D 4K HDR with high-frame rate. But is it the image or the memory that's driving its success today?
Will streaming services lead to further restoration of classics? - Filmworkz
Streaming services have become famous for quickly churning out new content all the time, thanks to the high demand of their customers as well as the competition between them to stay on top. But whilst they are producing new films all the time, Filmworkz asks what it could mean for them to produce old classics anew. Ahmad Hossam pointed out the change, Sophia Stanford investigates: could streaming services lead to the restoration of more classics?
Whisper: Eugenia Post Meridiem - Flarę Magazine
At points the song can feel a little aimless, lacking a distinctive moment of realisation. That being said, the song is equally curious and experimental: lead singer Eugenia’s vocals carry you through it, so that you never lose your path from the collective thrumming of Matteo on the steady bass, Giovanni’s guitar and keys, or Matteo’s reassuring drums.
Golden Days: Sam Himself review - Flare Magazine
The song feels euphoric in part, twinged with uplifting and hopeful notes, breaking away from the general sense of powerlessness in Power Ballads, and makes space for more emotional range that we have yet to see from the singer.
Bluetooth: Drastic//automatic review - Flare Magazine
In this track, the all male punk trio take a stance against the modern world’s dependance on technology, with the track grieving over our new dystopian world. But whilst they are lamenting for a world they have lost, their song is equally infused with panic as to what is to come.
‘Mock the Week’ takes on social distancing - The Boar
Sophia Stanford reviews the latest, Covid-secure, series of the BBC's satirical panel show 'Mock the Week' reflecting on its adaptations to social distancing and its refreshing boots of panellist diversity.
“At the end of the day, it’s all about being taken seriously, as an industry, as a degree, as individuals”: In conversation with the production team of ‘Legally Blonde’ - The Boar
Despite being initially cancelled, 'Legally Blonde' took to the stage at Warwick Arts Centre this March. Sophia Stanford and Erin Kelly meet with its production team as they discuss the challenges faced in the performing arts industry today.
Lorde ‘Solar Power’ review: behind the summery sheen lies lacklustre tunes - The Boar
Sophia Stanford reviews Lorde's long-awaited third record.
Billie Elisha dn the changing female aesthetic - The Boar
Sophia Stanford ponders the significance of Billie Eilish's new aesthetic and connects this to the music industry's demand for women to reinvent themselves.
Sex scenes and the male gaze - The Boar
Sophia Stanford discusses the male gaze in relation to sex scenes, and how the industry is changing with films such as Ammonite...
Warwick Photography Society’s upcoming zine - The Boar
Sophia Stanford chats to Photography society president Iffah Syafiqah Yusof about their latest zine, created and produced over the last year in various lockdowns. They talk about using the power of creativity for good and discusses some of the individual shots. 100% of the profits go towards Covid 19 Relief and various NHS charities, and you can order a copy today.
Why ‘Chernobyl’ deserves all the hype it received - The Boar
In 2019, this show was harked as one of the best produced that year. Only now have I had the chance to watch it, and every word of praise it received is deserved. This haunting five-part biopic shows the build up to and consequences of the famous Chernobyl nuclear power plant explosion. The mismanagement of the situation meant that thousands of people died, either from the initial blast and exposure to radiation, or the dangerous cancers that crept up later. This show pays homage to the 600,000
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Celebrating Virginia Woolf on her birthday - The Boar
Sophia Stanford celebrates the life and works of 20th century writer Virginia Woolf for her 139th birthday.
The Boar’s Albums of the Year 2021 - The Boar
The Boar’s Albums of the Year 2021
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