Wales International Documentary Film Festival 2019 is ready for action!
“A few years ago a bunch of friends sat in a bar and discussed the possibility of screening some films […]
Here’s to the Mockumentary
Film and TV co-editor John Jones pays tribute to one of comedy’s most unique, resilient and undervalued formats. Today, comedy
Has Hollywood learnt its lessons?
The #OscarsSoWhite and #MeToo movements certainly helped to bring Hollywood’s failings to light, but, with this year’s awards season under
Independent Minds
Why are more young former franchise stars turning to indie projects? Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Chloe Grace Moretz are
Review: The Umbrella Academy
Since its release last week, Steve Blackman and Jeremy Slater’s Netflix series has intrigued audiences with its quirky characters and
Cymru Mewn Ffilm
With St. David’s Day on the horizon, Quench celebrates the films that perfectly capture the fascinating history, vibrant culture and
Review: Sex Education
By Jack Vavasour If ever anyone had wondered what a mix of Skins and High School Musical would look like,
Review: Mary Queen of Scots
By Isobel Roach In August 2018, pictures of Margot Robbie circled the internet ÔÇô these weren’t glammed-up red carpet snaps,
Our Films of 2018
2018 has been a majorly important year in cinema, with spine-tingling horror, stunning Afrofuturism and sequels galore all gracing the
Human Dignity: The Cost of Art?
By Sara Abidi An Italian director and screenwriter, the late Bernardo Bertolucci is credited with several works that achieved remarkable
Is the Saturday night slot still relevant?
By Abi Dudbridge The notorious battle of the ratings takes place on our screens every Saturday night, as competitors such
Suspiria: A Retrospective
By Caleb Carter “Suzy, do you know anything about witches?” Luca Guadagnino’s Suspiria “homage” is around the corner and looks
John Hughes and his teenage masterpieces: relevant beyond the Eighties?
Nine years on from the legendary filmmaker’s untimely passing, two Quench contributors consider whether his classic works, which focused largely
Our Favourite Biopics
Following the release of Bryan Singer’s Bohemian Rhapsody this week, eight Quench contributors put forward their favourite biopics: Harry Dixon
The Bi Life: A Long Time Coming
By Meg Sharma The many successful years of shows like Love Island, Take Me Out, and Ex on the Beach
Reviews: A Star is Born
With Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut proving a smash hit in theatres across the globe, four┬áQuench┬ácontributors share their thoughts on┬áA Star
Review: Say My Name @ Cardiff International Film Festival 2018
Say My Name is not just your regular, cookie-cutter romantic comedy. The independent production has been selected as one of
Review: Beautiful Boy @ BFI LFF 2018
What do you do when you have the world at your feet – after giving one of the richest performances
Review: Roma @ BFI LFF 2018
Alfonso Cuar├│n is a rarity. A director with barely a blemish on his filmography ÔÇô which now spans more than
The Unstoppable Rise of Netflix Originals
Netflix is one of the most successful online streaming services out there, providing films and TV shows on demand for