A Correction

A Correction

Posted by Unknown|On 11:41

By Claire As a feminist, and a recent one at that, I am constantly learning. After years of living in this gosh darn patriarchal society, as a woman I have learnt to think in a certain male-dominated point of view, especially when it comes to careers. Girls are too often taught that we are lesser beings, and for that we have to work harder to achieve our goals, to be recognised and...

Dear Emmy's, Donde estan las Latinas? | TV

Dear Emmy's, Donde estan las Latinas? | TV

Posted by Unknown|On 15:58

By Odalis  Seeing a notification on my phone about the Emmy nominations excited me immediately. I scanned through the main list quickly, nodding whenever there was a nomination I strongly agreed with. It wasn’t until I saw a BuzzFeed article which bore the subheading “No Jane the Virgin?!...”...

Netflix continues to support representation in Sense8 | TV

Netflix continues to support representation in Sense8 | TV

Posted by Unknown|On 21:01

By Claire Filmed in 8 different countries, over 150 talking parts, an equal divide of male to female lead roles and a killer soundtrack, Sense 8 is the next Netflix original series to prove that diversity in a TV show is not that hard to do.  The show focuses around a group (“cluster”) of...

Jenny Slate the obvious leading woman for Obvious Child | Film

Jenny Slate the obvious leading woman for Obvious Child | Film

Posted by Unknown|On 18:19

Ever since I saw her as Mona Lisa Saperstein (aka, the WoOoOoOoOorst) on my favourite TV show, Parks & Recreation, I have loved Jenny Slate. She is just so chill and snappy and I don't know what else to say other than LOVE. So when I saw her new film Obvious Child was on Netflix, I immediately...

Waitress, the new musical from Sara Bareilles | Theatre

Waitress, the new musical from Sara Bareilles | Theatre

Posted by Unknown|On 10:57

The poster for the Sara Bareilles musical has been released and we decided that it’s something you should know about. The story of Jenna, a newly-pregnant diner girl with a knack for pie-making, stuck in an unhappy marriage in her small Southern town, Waitress is a musical adaption of the 2007 film...

2015 Emmy Nominations: Reactions

2015 Emmy Nominations: Reactions

Posted by Unknown|On 15:38

Emmy nominations were released this morning, and with every awards show, there will be some celebrations but also many snubs. Throughout this piece I will go through some of the nominees and highlight a few favourites, as well as give my immediate reactions. Actress Uzo Abduba and TV personality...

Cinema Studies: Ladies being taught by ladies about men

Cinema Studies: Ladies being taught by ladies about men

Posted by Unknown|On 17:13

I think my University is great. I am so glad I get to attend, and am able to study what I love with my cinema studies major. However, halfway through my undergraduate degree, I want to bring up a point I noticed about 3 weeks into my cinema studies subject at the start of this year. The subject was about Hollywood and how the film industry has changed from the 60s to present. It was quite an enjoyable...

An Introduction

An Introduction

Posted by Unknown|On 15:03

Hello all, my name is Claire and I am the founder of Cause a Cine. Cause a Cine is an idea of mine that has been in the making for a while now, and with the guidance and support of my beautiful lady friends, I am so proud and excited to finally launch this blog.  This blog is a combination of a few things I am passionate about: screen and stage entertainment, writing and feminism.  I...