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Great kinky sex is just three magic words away: Conversation, consideration, consent

Article Kagure Mugo - 5 Sep 2017

The kink world is one filled with safe words, sexual contracts and conscious conversations

The Baftas don’t even bother with tokenism anymore

Article Staff Reporter - 10 Feb 2015

The lack of representation at the Baftas used to at least play on the organisers’ conscience. It’s taken a step back even from that.

Oscars 2014: ’12 Years a Slave’ makes history

Article Staff Reporter - 3 Mar 2014

Steve McQueen's slavery drama won for best picture, making it the first movie from a black director to win the prize in 86 years of the Oscars.

Spoilt for choice at the Oscars

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Feb 2014

With so many good films in competition, it's difficult to predict winners at this year's Academy Awards.

Baftas: ‘Gravity’ claims biggest trophy haul

Article Staff Reporter - 17 Feb 2014

While "12 Years a Slave" won Best Film at the Baftas, it was space thriller "Gravity" that walked away with the most trophies for the night.

‘American Hustle’, ‘Gravity’ lead Oscar race

Article Reuters - 16 Jan 2014

"American Hustle" and "Gravity" have each won 10 Academy Award nominations, while "12 Years a Slave" has garnered nine.

’12 Years a Slave’: Neglected tale of slavery gets Oscar boost

Article Staff Reporter - 16 Jan 2014

Critics are predicting great things for "12 Years a Slave", Steve McQueen's film based on a 160-year-old slave narrative penned by Solomon Northup.

Golden Globes: ‘American Hustle’, ’12 Years a Slave’ win top prizes

Article Staff Reporter - 13 Jan 2014

The Golden Globe ceremony has kicked-off Hollywood's awards season. Films such as "12 Years a Slave" and "American Hustle" have won top honours.

12 Years A Slave: Heroic and harrowing, but necessary?

Article David Cox - 17 Sep 2013

Steve McQueen's Oscar frontrunner is only the latest mainstream film to challenge social issues a little too late, writes David Cox.

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