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polinazelm.bsky.social @polinazelm.bsky.social · Jul 14

Some wonderful work and presentations on the special issue on sex and the Hollywood production code this evening. Looking forward to reading the full articles!

Screening Sex @screeningsex.bsky.social · Jul 11

There's still time to register for our Summer Seminar online, Monday 14th July 6-7pm GMT:

SEX AND THE HOLLYWOOD PRODUCTION CODE

A roundtable discussion celebrating a special issue of Quarterly Review of Film and Video with Tom Brown, Katherina Glitre, Martha Shearer and Adam Vaughan.

Register 👇

Roundtable: Sex and the Hollywood Production Code [25/26 seminar series]

Tom Brown, Kathrina Glitre, Martha Shearer and Adam Vaughan will discuss what Hollywood could show and/or infer of human sexuality during the Code Era.

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polinazelm.bsky.social @polinazelm.bsky.social · Jun 30

Film and scholar community! I’m looking for case studies for my final thesis chapter. Please send my way any recommendations of film/TV that explore sex on screen in a fantasy setting/element. Time travel, sci fi, horror, fantasy - anything Anglophone made between 2017-present.

a woman is wearing a helmet that looks like a sphere

ALT: a woman is wearing a helmet that looks like a sphere

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Tim Lindemann @timlinfilm.bsky.social · Jun 30

🎬 Call for Papers 🎬
We’re organising a one-day symposium on the work of Chloé Zhao at the University of Portsmouth (7 Nov 2025). Topics include transnational cinema, Indie v. Marvel, eco and feminist approaches and more!

Full CfP here: tinyurl.com/3ajt4tsa
Please share!
#CfP #AcademicSky #FilmSky

Frances McDormand in Zhao's "Nomadland" (2020)

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Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · May 10

It was when JK Rowling said that the Cass Review was a peer review itself and that's why it didn't need to be peer reviewed I realised she's an idiot.

Anyway, here's a peer review of Cass.

Guess what it finds?

Dr Chris Noone @chris-noone.bsky.social · May 10

Just out! Our peer-reviewed critique of the Cass Review has been published by BMC Medical Research Methodology. Please read and share. We show that the Cass Review is fatally flawed and should not be the basis for policy or practice in transgender healthcare.

link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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polinazelm.bsky.social @polinazelm.bsky.social · Jun 10

Had the most amazing time at the #SpottingRedFlagsSymposium talking about The Ultimatum with my friend and colleague Ellie Smith!

Dr Matt Hilborn @matthewhilborn.bsky.social · Jun 9

🚩Panel 3 of the #SpottingRedFlagsSymposium will give us a reality TV check! MAFS & hidden abuse? (Anna Dawson), Decoding lesbian toxicity? (@polinazelm.bsky.social & Ellie Smith) @warwickfilmtv.bsky.social @, Redeemable fboys? (@victoriapistivsek.bsky.social) @kingsfilmstudies.bsky.social

polinazelm.bsky.social @polinazelm.bsky.social · May 21

Had a great time presenting at the Centre for Converged Screen Media and Entertainment (COSME) PGR Symposium at the university of Liverpool on Monday. My paper on sex and colourblind casting in Bridgerton won the best paper award, topping off an already fab day!

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polinazelm.bsky.social @polinazelm.bsky.social · May 19

Awesome keynote address today from Prof Diane Negra. Absolute treat!

Cat Mahoney @catmahoney.bsky.social · May 19

We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Prof Diane Negra to give the Keynote address at our COSME PGR conference. @commmedia.bsky.social

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polinazelm.bsky.social @polinazelm.bsky.social · May 1

Congrats Joe!!

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polinazelm.bsky.social @polinazelm.bsky.social · Apr 21

For anyone interested in a persoective from RSE edicators on why screening Adolescence in schools is not a good idea or a solution to tackling misogyny and inceldom. Great piece from a colleague at the School of Sexuality Education schoolofsexed.org/blog-article...

School of Sexuality Education reviews Adolescence — School of Sexuality Education

The Netflix series, Adolescence , was released just over a month ago. As a charity delivering relationships and sexuality education (RSE) in schools, the show centered many topics that are important ...

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Jess O'Thomson @jessothomson.co.uk · Apr 16

My analysis of today's UK Supreme Court judgment.

The UK Supreme Court Rules That Trans Women Aren't Women Under the Equality Act 2010

www.wearequeeraf.com/uk-supreme-c...

UK Supreme Court Rules That Trans Women Aren’t Women under the Equality Act 2010

The legal definition of a woman in the UK now excludes trans people: This is what it means for Trans+ rights in the country

www.wearequeeraf.com

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polinazelm.bsky.social @polinazelm.bsky.social · Apr 2

Thanks so much Matt!

polinazelm.bsky.social @polinazelm.bsky.social · Apr 1

Thanks Alice!!

polinazelm.bsky.social @polinazelm.bsky.social · Apr 1

My new (and first!) article 'Between agency and victimhood: "Adult Material" and screening the female porn performer in the #MeToo era' is now out on @pornstudiesjournal.bsky.social. Available on open access! www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Between agency and victimhood: Adult Material and screening the female porn performer in the #MeToo era

The porn star figure has typically occupied a polarizing position within media and feminist discourses, being a symbol of either agency or victimization. This article explores the way the televisio...

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Dr Matt Hilborn @matthewhilborn.bsky.social · Mar 28

This was such a fun panel for the @screeningsex.bsky.social SIG at #BAFTSS2025 with @polinazelm.bsky.social, Donna Peberdy, and Belén Salinas Torres! I discussed the representation of hook-up apps and their media archaelogies in recent Spanish romantic comedies on streaming

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polinazelm.bsky.social @polinazelm.bsky.social · Mar 28

Super great panel on feel bad TV at #BAFTSS2025 organised by @victoriapistivsek.bsky.social, that ended here:

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Warwick Film & TV @warwickfilmtv.bsky.social · Mar 28

Huge congratulations to Chris O’Rourke for winning the Best Article Award at BAFTSS 2025!

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Screening Sex @screeningsex.bsky.social · Mar 27

Always a pleasure to deliver our SIG sponsored panel at @baftss.bsky.social conference. Big thanks to @polinazelm.bsky.social for convening and chairing. Super presentations given to a packed room who had plenty of questions. Job done!

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polinazelm.bsky.social @polinazelm.bsky.social · Mar 27

My fourth BAFTSS! #BAFTSS2025

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polinazelm.bsky.social @polinazelm.bsky.social · Mar 27

@screeningsex.bsky.social SIG panel this morning at #BAFTSS2025! Had a really great discussion and Q&A and looking forward to more informal chats later! Massive thank you to all the panelists and the generous audience who joined us so early in the morning!

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polinazelm.bsky.social @polinazelm.bsky.social · Mar 27

Looking forward to another day at #Baftss2025 and our @screeningsex.bsky.social SIG panel this morning!

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polinazelm.bsky.social @polinazelm.bsky.social · Mar 26

Awesome first day, on clipboard duty! Love seeing my friends and colleagues who I only see once a year at BAFTSS 👉👈

BAFTSS Conference 2025 @baftss2025.bsky.social · Mar 26

Our fabulous team of helpers ready to welcome you to the conference! #BAFTSS2025

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BAFTSS Conference 2025 @baftss2025.bsky.social · Mar 26

Our fabulous team of helpers ready to welcome you to the conference! #BAFTSS2025

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polinazelm.bsky.social @polinazelm.bsky.social · Mar 15

Linda Williams’ Screening Sex has been such an important text for my PhD; and I feel super lucky to have introduced it to students in my MA teaching this term. Such an incredible scholar!

Screening Sex @screeningsex.bsky.social · Mar 14

We are deeply saddened by the news of the loss of Linda Williams. Linda's support and generosity made the Screening Sex initiative what it is today. In recognition of Linda and her work we are inviting all to share thoughts and reflections on her enduring influence. screeningsex.com/2025/03/14/l...

Linda Williams

In light of the sad news of Linda Williams’s passing, we want to acknowledge how hugely influential Linda and her work have been for Screening Sex. Simply, there would be no Screening Sex wit…

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polinazelm.bsky.social @polinazelm.bsky.social · Feb 28

Really great day so far teaching sex and consent in the metoo era as part of the MA Screening Bodies module at @warwickfilmtv.bsky.social!

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polinazelm.bsky.social @polinazelm.bsky.social · Feb 27

Really excited for these events we’re putting together at Screening Sex. I’m currently looking for contributors from non UK institutions from our Screening Sex network for the October event on Pedagogical Practices 📖 DM me to connect!

Screening Sex @screeningsex.bsky.social · Feb 21

We’re excited to announce our seminar series for 2025!

First up in March:

IN CONVERSATION: SCREENING SEX COLLABORATIVELY

Donna Peberdy & Tanya Horeck in conversation about research collaborations & partnerships in sex on screen research.

👉 Details/register:
screeningsex.com/2025/02/21/s...

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