Both film lovers and the media continue to call out Tinseltown for being white and male-dominated. But a powerful player in the industry is changing this notion, one movie at a time. Marvel Entertainment is determined to turn Hollywood into a town of equal opportunity. Showcase's Alican Pamir tells how they're going about achieving this goal.
Eric Eisenberg, events editor for Cinemablend 02:03
He was one of the greatest leaders of our time. A freedom fighter, political prisoner and human rights activist. And now, five years after Nelson Mandela's death, a major exhibition about his life, personal struggles and legacy is beginning its global tour. Miranda Atty has this from its first stop; London.
David Lynch has always been in the spotlight as a cult filmmaker, directing some of the most iconic movies ever made using his signature dark, bizarre and uncanny style. He has a cinematic and narrative style all his own, which pushes boundaries and creates otherworldly images that stay with audiences long after the screen goes black. Yet, what many people do not really know is that while the world hails Lynch as a cinematic genius, he sees himself primarily as a painter.
Stijn Huijts, Director, Bonnefantenmuseum in Maastricht, Netherlands 0:42
We will head across the globe, where two separate but dynamic events are celebrating all things design. At the same time, redefining what the term means when it comes to both form and function.
To talk about Asian design philosophy as well as these two prominent design events Showcase is joined by Keng Hua Chong, Assistant Professor in Architecture & Sustainable Design. 0:29
Back in 2017, sculptor Filida Barlow represented Great Britain at the Venice biennale. Her British Pavilion was colourful, crammed and generated a lot of critical acclaims. Now the sculptor is returning closer to home, but her new work at the Royal Academy of Arts is in a style, entirely new. Showcase's Miranda Atty went to see for herself.
Turning now to the world of cinema. Ten years after the controversial film, The Combination was released in Australia, its sequel is being met with a similar reaction. Both films candidly deal with the realities of daily life for ethnic and migrant kids growing up in Sydney.
To talk about what role his movies play in tackling racial tension in his country, George Basha joins the Showcase. 1:06
This next exhibition is like a playground for anyone who is really into medieval artefacts and TV shows like the Game of Thrones. What you're about to see is a 13th-century engineer's creations brought to life thanks to a group of researchers in Istanbul. Showcase producer Nursena Tuter went to Uniq Expo to explore polymath Al-Jazari's ancient science.
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