Front Row Antony Gormley in 2D
May 6, 2026
Antony Gormley, sculptor famed for Angel of the North, talks about drawing as a daily practice and using unusual pigments. Bruce Dickinson, Iron Maiden frontman, reflects on the band’s history and a new documentary centered on fans. Hanna Flint, critic, and Dr Sarah Smyth, film scholar, debate how The Devil Wears Prada 2 reframes workplace power, tech antagonists and portrayals of career women.
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Prefer Expert Juries Over Popular Votes
- Use broad expert judgement for awards rather than pure popularity; Antony Gormley argues juries of professionals should decide art prizes.
- He warns replacing that with a public vote risks losing informed critical feedback.
Tech Billionaires Replaced Traditional Power
- The Devil Wears Prada 2 reframes power from female print editors to tech billionaires, shifting the core conflict from gendered bosses to platform-driven control.
- Sarah Smyth says women’s editorial power is diminishing as tech owners reshape media economies.
Contemporary Rom Coms Prioritise Work Over Romance
- Modern career-woman films move beyond romance to workplace realities, focusing more on survival, money and structural change than love arcs.
- Hanna Flint praises the sequel for centering work over romantic plot devices.
