First released back in 2002, Bend It Like Beckham is undeniably one of the biggest and best sports films of the 2000s. Since its release, the film has become an iconic part of British history, particularly amongst the U.K.'s South Asian community. Some fans argue that the film was ahead of its time, suggesting that not much has changed in terms of the football landscape, while others hold it as a marker of the moment things changed.Whichever way you look at it, the film's cultural impact has bee...
Following her Oscar win for her portrayal of Princess Diana in Spencer, Kristen Stewart stars in the upcoming A24 romantic thriller: Love Lies Bleeding.The upcoming film follows Stewart, a reclusive gym employee, as she "falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou’s criminal family," revealed A24.The intense trailer follows themes of revenge and romance as the FBI ...
With the World Cup dominating our television screens, it's incredibly inspiring to see renowned female athletes at the top of their game. Their skill is not without sacrifice as safety is unfortunately a concern for all women.The Afghan Youth Women's National Football team demonstrates this first hand as the group of remarkable women escaped from Afghanistan after the Taliban took control in 2021. Not many of us can truly understand how harrowing it was to break free, which is why WhatsApp is re...
Although we're still blushing pink over Greta Gerwig's box office hit Barbie, there is another doll movie in the works as Lily Collins has just been cast as Polly Pocket.Initially teased in 2021, the movie is directed and written by Lena Dunham, presenting a "smart playful" cinematic experience for young women minus the "condescension." Sharing in a Variety interview, Dunham says, "Polly Pocket was responsible for countless hours of childhood escapism for me -- Polly gave me a tiny world of magi...