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by Ann Katrin Meier “The world is not in your books and maps. It is out there.”  Very wise words by possibly one of the extraordinaries wizards in the world. At least in middle earth at the time of Bilbo…

Question of the Month: How are female and diverse gender roles represented in new movies?

More specifically: Is the portrayal of female & diverse gender characters in new movies and series marked by an overcompensation of more or less characteristic representation or is it the resemblance of balance for character portrayals? For decades females, diverse,…

Should international sports (institutions) be politically active?

by Ann Katrin Meier The tragic developments of the war between Russia and Ukraine raise millions of emphatic voices and movements for Ukraine and against president Putin. On various social and political levels, comments tend to condemn the war and…

007 is dead – long live Miss 007?!

by Ann Katrin Meier Attractive, precise, deadly and with a sense of humor – that’s how everybody knows James Bond. With more or less alcohol problems and a tendency for suicide missions. But in “No Time to Die”, we meet…

Post-Season is Pre-Season: Cheerleading takes International Olympic recognition

The opportunities and challenges by the International Olympic Committee explained by Ann Katrin Meier In July 2021, the sports world got great news about the Olympic games 2020 in Tokyo. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recognised International sports federations like…

Netflix: When Global Powers Fight About Your Leisure Time

by Tamer Farag In January 2019, Netflix decided to take down an episode of the comedy show “patriot act” because of its harsh criticism for the Saudi regime or, more precisely, for the crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman. Of course,…

Covid 19: Drama Series and Movies for Extra-curricular Learning and Education

Today, watching movies and series has become an everyday ritual for almost every person, especially during the current corona pandemic. The time people spend watching TV or series via streaming services have gone through the roof. Young people tend to…