Will Bill Cosby’s controversial release this week further encourage women to not file charges against sexual criminals? Yes. Should it be an excuse for more women to not file charges? No. Cosby's accusers are entitled to see his release as a setback. But are legal or judicial setbacks, however disastrous, an excuse to boycott the system? Can I refuse to wear a helmet (or mask!) because the helmeted (or masked!) die too? Must I refuse to stop for a traffic light because even m

Canada-based comedian and podcast host Mark Hughes’s fascinating interview with the inimitable Samantha Jane Geimer deserves to be watched widely. Especially by some of the shriller #MeToo champions within Hollywood. If you don’t have the time to listen to the full interview, an extract is below. Hawaii-based Samantha Jane Geimer rose to fame (notoriety?) in the 1970s and 80s as the child victim in the Roman Polanski rape case. She has since spoken and written extensively abo

North Country (2005) one of Hollywood’s most rousing statements on sexual harassment in the workplace, is now on Netflix. Is the movie a chance for Hollywood - #MeToo’s shrillest voice - to introspect? Can Hollywood carry off-screen some of its most compelling on-screen lessons on sexual violence? The year 2021 marks a year since Harvey Weinstein’s conviction. It marks 30 years since Anita Hill’s landmark testimony against a US Supreme Court nominee. It also marks 30 years si