Tag: 07.21.19

When Plays Have Rape Scenes, What’s The Right Thing To Do For Theatre Profs And Students?

Should a theatre prof be responsible for taking her students to a play that has scenes with violence and rape? And perhaps more to the point, does theatrical responsibility extend to warning those in the potential audience who have experienced gendered violence? (And finally, why are some people worried that warnings might be required – what’s it to them?) – Howlround

There’s An Absolute Wave Of Music Documentaries Coming To Our Screens. Why?

The short answer: Money. Longer answer, well, still money: “The reason for the sudden glut is not only that documentary makers have been inspired by the surprise success of documentaries such as 2012’s Searching For Sugar Man, or Asif Kapadia’s Amy in 2015. What investors have also noticed is the great power of these films to promote a music label’s back catalogue. … ‘A compelling synergy exists between movies and music.'” – The Observer (UK)