Beth Webb

Rocks is a quiet, revolutionary film about life in London
Culture

Rocks is a quiet, revolutionary film about life in London

Teenage riot — On and off-screen best friends Kosar Ali and Bukky Bakray on growing up in East London, and why diverse, multi-layered stories are as vital as ever.

Written by: Beth Webb

Meet the world’s first hijab-wearing champion wrestler
Magazine

Meet the world’s first hijab-wearing champion wrestler

Nor Diana, aka ‘Phoenix’ — At five-feet tall and around 94lbs, the 20-year-old doesn’t look like your typical wrestling star – but that hasn’t stopped her yet.

Written by: Beth Webb

In the age of lockdown, are drive-in cinemas the future?
Film

In the age of lockdown, are drive-in cinemas the future?

Back to the ’50s — With social distancing measures enforced across the world, the film industry has taken a huge hit. But against the odds, a handful of independent drive-ins across the US have adapted to stay alive. Is this the start of a comeback?

Written by: Beth Webb

Leto: the film celebrating rock & rebellion in ’80s Russia
Film

Leto: the film celebrating rock & rebellion in ’80s Russia

Going underground — Actor Teo Yoo discusses his new role as Viktor Tsoi: the bold Soviet musician who transformed the country’s music scene.

Written by: Beth Webb

The story behind Switzerland’s new feminist revolution
Activism

The story behind Switzerland’s new feminist revolution

Earlier this month, the country saw the first women’s strike in nearly three decades, with hundreds of thousands of citizens taking to the streets. We spoke to the organisers to find out why it had to happen now.

Written by: Beth Webb

Meet Josephine Decker, the new mother of indie cinema
Film

Meet Josephine Decker, the new mother of indie cinema

‘Let the bullshit fall away’ — The filmmaker has built her career on a foundation of theatrical improvisation and collaboration. In her new film, Madeline’s Madeline, she lays bare her passion for performance.

Written by: Beth Webb

London skateboarders on masculinity and mental health
Film

London skateboarders on masculinity and mental health

Minding the Gap — Camaraderie, catharsis, and angry white boys: UK skateboarding collective I Should Not Be Here review Bing Liu’s Oscar-nominated doc, Minding The Gap.

Written by: Beth Webb

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