Review: Saltburn (2023)
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Category: Film & TV
10 years of Ocean Film Festival tour
Engrossing an audience of all ages, the 10th year of the Ocean Film Festival is breath taking and all-consuming Continue reading 10 years of Ocean Film Festival tour
What’s Your Movie Checklist This October?
Words by Carys Williams Halloween is fast approaching, and I have been getting into the spooky mood by watching soul-scaring shows and films. But for me, getting ready for Halloween isnÔÇÖt just about watching your classic horrors – itÔÇÖs a wide spectrum of viewing material, from childhood clich├®s to true crime dramas.┬á┬á┬áFirstly, the nostalgic features on my watch-list are┬áHocus Pocus,┬áCoraline┬áand┬áMonster House. IÔÇÖd imagine that the … Continue reading What’s Your Movie Checklist This October?
The Power of Unity: Why Unionionised film crews are essential to the industry
Words by Katie Storrie Have you ever wondered how certain films can become so successful? Or how do films become nominated for awards? This is due to the power of unity in the industry. The power of working in unity brings success in the film industry, as it allows for the honour and achievements of people to be recognised. Unity promotes a positive environment in … Continue reading The Power of Unity: Why Unionionised film crews are essential to the industry
Friendship In Film
Words by Ella Collis I think we can all agree on the fact that friendships made and portrayed through films are central to the storyline but also to the enjoyment of the viewing experience as a whole. The bonds made between people on the screen reflect how important good, true friends are in real life. The more realistic that friendship is shown in movies, the … Continue reading Friendship In Film
Review: White Lotus Season 2
Words by Eva Castenedo Unquestionably, The White Lotus Season 2 was one of the most talked-about TV shows of 2022, and for many, it was a total success that outperformed its previous season. Most likely, you are familiar with the show, as everyone is talking about it on social media ÔÇô but in case you haven’t, here is a quick recap: The White Lotus is … Continue reading Review: White Lotus Season 2
The Netflix Original Phenomenon: Why Are They Mostly Bad?
Words by Charlotte Moore The majority of people will be familiar with the ever-growing streaming platform that is Netflix. Whether itÔÇÖs a Netflix n chill moment or youÔÇÖre in your bed and fancy watching somethingÔǪ Netflix is the thing most people turn to. Founded in 1997, Netflix (then known as Kibble) now has nearly 231 million subscribers. It all started with a man named Reed … Continue reading The Netflix Original Phenomenon: Why Are They Mostly Bad?
Review: Knives Out VS Glass Onion
Words by Katie Brosnan The Knives Out series on Netflix is extremely popular, and being accessible to all ages, it makes for a great family film. Both Knives Out and Glass Onion have broken online streaming/box office records with their releases, but what makes them so popular? Knives Out is the first instalment in the Knives Out franchise. It follows Marta and the Thrombey family … Continue reading Review: Knives Out VS Glass Onion
The Importance of The Bechdel Test in Films
While the Bechdel Test was only ever meant to be a jokey, tongue-in-cheek way of showing a lack of female representation in the media, it really took off as a measure of female agency in TV and film. However, our contemporary media landscape is wildly different from that of the test’s origin in the 80s, and many criticise the Bechdel test for being over-simplified, minimum requirements for diversity which overlook other problems around underrepresentation in the film industry such as race and sexuality.┬á Continue reading The Importance of The Bechdel Test in Films
Review: The Menu
Words by Amy Wild Revenge is served hot, and The Menu definitely makes flames on their enemies. The Menu was a poem about greed where wealthy foodies get the menu of a lifetime, or should I say their lifetime. The film takes a jab at extremely high-end restaurants and their hard-to-get excess but in a black comedy horror style. I enjoyed Midsommar, so The Menu … Continue reading Review: The Menu
Our Favourite Jane Austen Adaptation
Clueless Words By Katie Brosnan Clueless, the 1995 adaption of Jane AustenÔÇÖs Emma stands the test of time as the perfect adaption of a classic novel. Clueless offers a relatable, fun, and modern revision of Jane AustenÔÇÖs beloved novel, allowing for younger audiences to access the message of the original text, forgiving people for their mistakes. Cher, the protagonist, is a 15-year-old, blonde, valley girl … Continue reading Our Favourite Jane Austen Adaptation
Review: Enola Holmes 2
Words By Floss Harrison In 2020, British actress Millie Bobby Brown graced our TV screens with the latest Netflix original, Enola Holmes, directed by Harry Bradbeer. This fun-loving drama starring Milly Bobby Brown as Enola Holmes and Henry Cavill as her famous older brother, Sherlock Holmes, proved to be a box office success, being the most-watched film on Netflix over the first five days of … Continue reading Review: Enola Holmes 2
Who did it better? The fight between House Of The Dragon and Game Of Thrones.
Words by Eva Castanedo When on Sunday, 21st of August, the first episode of House of the Dragon premiered, the stakes were very high for HBO. Many did not believe it could match what is considered the worldÔÇÖs most popular show in history. Data shows that even though the Game of Thrones finale was in 2019, the show still ranks very high in engagement. Therefore, … Continue reading Who did it better? The fight between House Of The Dragon and Game Of Thrones.
Review: Wednesday
This review contains spoilers. Words by Amy Wild A show that everyone seems to be talking about is the new Netflix series Wednesday. It has an impressive 71% rating on Rotton Tomatoes and won the record for most hours viewed in a week on Netflix at 341 million. I’m sure the writers at Netflix are clinking their cups of tea together at the decision to … Continue reading Review: Wednesday
Our Favourite Niche Christmas Films
It’s easy to get stuck in the repetitive routine of choosing Home Alone for the fifth time this month, but we have some Christmas films to get you in the festive mood that you may not have seen before. Carol┬á Words by Lana Davidson Flood When it comes to niche Christmas films, my favourite is definitely Todd Haynes’ Carol, a film adaptation of the book of … Continue reading Our Favourite Niche Christmas Films
Marvel’s Obsession with the Mini-Series
Words by Ashley Thieme Production of the mini-series has increased in the last few years, with lockdowns forcing people to stay home, cuddle up, and put the telly on. MarvelÔÇÖs new partnership with Disney+ during phase four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has seen them release six mini-series from 2021 up to now, with two more series, Loki and What ifÔǪ?, getting second seasons coming in 2023. WandaVision┬áwas … Continue reading Marvel’s Obsession with the Mini-Series
Review: Don’t Worry Darling
Words By Caitlin Evans IÔÇÖm Worried, Darling *THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS* The drama surrounding Olivia WildeÔÇÖs latest release, DonÔÇÖt Worry, Darling, has been unavoidable recently. It all began with the controversy over the casting decisions (Harry Styles, IÔÇÖm looking at you), and has since spiralled into a seemingly never-ending stream of negative claims, so-called arguments, and drama. This hasnÔÇÖt overshadowed the film itself, however, and … Continue reading Review: Don’t Worry Darling
Are Marvel Phases 5 and 6 Squeezing Too Much out of the Franchise?
Words by Francesca Manenti Marvel Studios recently unveiled the upcoming releases that will make up Phases 5 and 6 of the MCU, as part of the Multiverse Saga. Yet after a long string of underwhelming TV shows and disappointing films, I canÔÇÖt help but feel like Marvel are losing their touch and overwhelming us with mediocre productions. So far, there has been no cohesion. An … Continue reading Are Marvel Phases 5 and 6 Squeezing Too Much out of the Franchise?
Subs or Dubs
Words by Amy Wild With the success of films such as Parasite and Squid Game, it is a good time to be in the business of dubbing and subtitles. As the global market grows, streaming is expanding the reach TV and films in foreign languages. English is no longer the sole domain of the industry, and to watch films and TV in languages you can’t … Continue reading Subs or Dubs
How have Stranger Things brought back songs from the 80s?
Words by Millie Thomas┬á At the end of May this year, heads were turned, and the season for binge-watching commenced as the fourth season of Stranger Things was released on Netflix. This new season did not disappoint, providing a powerful storyline with the work of amazing actors and actresses such as Winona Ryder, Millie Bobby Brown, Joseph Quinn and many more. Though as the series … Continue reading How have Stranger Things brought back songs from the 80s?