Vada Magazine

LGBT Representation in Modern Cinema

Carl Eden takes a look at how queer characters and films are defined and represented in the mainstream cinematic landscape.

Carl Eden on the recurring problems with the Oscars and the Academy that resurface each year.

With time to spare over Christmas, Carl Eden has watched and ranked all eight Harry Potter films from worst to best.

Carl Eden is left frustrated by the second Hobbit film, an improvement on the first but still struggling as an adaptation.

Carl Eden looks at novel-to-film adaptation with focus on Catching Fire, and offers up three of the best and worst examples.

Carl Eden reviews the adaptation of Ender’s Game, the controversial sci-fi film which attempts to be the next Harry Potter or Star Wars.

Carl Eden examines Stanley Kubrick’s influence on modern films and directors.

Carl Eden reviews the film The Canyons. With its troubled production, offbeat cast and creative talent, what should we expect from this one?

Carl Eden teases upcoming sci-fi film Gravity and also explores the back-catalogue of the director Alfonso Cuarón.

Carl Eden reviews James Wan’s latest horror venture, The Conjuring. A full on scare-fest or a lacklustre bump in the night?