What’s not to ‘Adore’ about Co-Produced Films?

I’ve watched my fair share of romantic French films on SBS on Demand, but I had never really come across any Australian films that painted an unapologetic love story like the French. Until I came across Adoration, that is. Adoration is a co-produced film between Australia and France (The Screen Guide, 2016). Based off the …

Moderanian Family

America's beloved television sitcom Modern Family has taken the world by storm, with countries like Chile and Greece adopting their own version of the sitcom (Idato, 2014). But Iran’s Haft Sang* has been receiving backlash for its adaptation of Modern Family, for more than just copyright issues (Idato, 2014). The format of Modern Family is …

Reality TV + Models = Nationalism?

There's something captivating about watching young, beautiful women, walking across a runway in sky high heels and designer clothes. But there's something entertaining about watching those very same girls, walk across a narrow runway situated over an open pool filled with sharks. I’m exaggerating of course, but am also referring to the reality television (TV) …