The cancellation of movies and TV shows might seem like a personal vendetta against fans but it is usually for rather more basic reasons.
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Ofcom’s Commercial Failures
Britain’s TV regulator thinks that more of this sort of thing will encourage people to watch traditional TV channels again. They are mistaken.
Jingles All The Way Down: The Genius Of The Christmas Romance Movie
‘Tis the season for schmaltzy romance. C.J. Lines says maybe it’s time to give all those Hallmark Christmas movies a second chance. Or even a first one.
Shudder Originals And The Great Reset In How We Consume Movies
Examining a collection of Shudder Originals while pondering how the streaming revolution feels more like a return to the norm than a giant leap forward.
The Tyranny Of Choice
In a world of infinite, often overwhelming choice, there’s a case to be made for the pleasures of the scheduled broadcast.
Supermarket Swept: The Demise Of The Impulse-Buy DVD
Does the decline of physical media sold in supermarkets also signal the end of the British ‘geezer’ movie?
The Ministry For Oppression
The Department of Culture, Media and Sport joins with the BBFC and mainstream TV broadcasters in a mission to stop you from watching whatever you want.
Broadcast Interference – The Slow Suicide Of Traditional Television
As more and more alternatives appear, TV broadcasters seem oddly hell-bent on making the viewing experiencing as unpleasant as possible.
The BBFC’s Lust For Power Has No Limits
The latest self-serving study by the BBFC is another exercise in manipulation and nudge-policy towards having everything we see under their control.
What Did Jack Do? David Lynch Interrogates A Monkey In This Dark Noir Short
David Lynch’s newly released short is a haunting and minimalist crime drama with a murderous monkey at its heart.
Netflix Help Keep The BBFC Relevant – And This Is Nothing To Applaud
Dodgy research and a lust for glory hands more power to Britain’s film censors.
