By Amelia Field A Star is Born has served us the classic tale of the journey to stardom, revamped across four distinct eras showing us that the path to success never does run smooth. The story stays pretty much the same across the four films, however, the type of industry and traits of the characters changes with the time. We are first introduced to the … Continue reading Mini Series: The Evolution of A Star is Born
By Cynthia Vera Appearing in his first film, fresh faced Conor Leach is quietly fascinating at the film’s core. Sequin is confident yet heÔÇÖs hardly the chatterbox, but the actor is ever so expressive; capturing both the characterÔÇÖs sulking self-assurance and lingering anxiety. Newcomer Leach comes up in full force, oozing confidence, itÔÇÖs almost intoxicating. HereÔÇÖs what Conor Leach had to say about his experiences … Continue reading Interview: Conor Leach on ÔÇÿSequin in a Blue Room.’
If you’re looking for something a bit more out there for your Halloween viewing pleasure, here are 3 less seen films that have nonetheless garnered a cult following of fans because of their strong visions and lasting scares. “In a nameless city deluged by a continuous rain … three rabbits live with a fearful mystery.” This is the tagline for David LynchÔÇÖs Rabbits, a series of … Continue reading 3 Cult Horror Films
By Cynthia Vera A heart-warming debut from director Van Grisnven, ÔÇÿSequin in a Blue RoomÔÇÖ is a queer thriller that unfolds itself like a teenage fantasy; a stunning tale of obsession, seduction, and ultimately, loneliness. Sequin in a Blue Room is a story that follows 16-year old Sequin (Conor Leach), an endearingly mysterious boy who chooses instant sexual satisfaction with older men over meaningful relationships. … Continue reading Review: Sequin in a Blue Room
By Amy King ItÔÇÖs not only television and film themed festivals and events that are growing in popularity by the year, themed locations are too. Interaction with scenes, places and characters from popular films and television series has opened up a whole new economy, the ÔÇÿnew experience economyÔÇÖ. In September, Birmingham hosted a Peaky Blinders themed festival in which hundreds of attendees wore newsboy caps, … Continue reading Downton Abbey Caf├®? The New Experience Economy
We feature a lot of English language speaking films here on Quench and although they are often of high quality, we wanted to share with you some great cinema from other areas of the world: recommended to you by students of their native countries. Here is a short history of Mexican cinema; a film from Belgium and one from France. We would love to continue … Continue reading Worldwide: Films From Across The Globe
By Ella Clucas After over five years of unanswered questions and building anticipation, fans of the Breaking Bad franchise are to finally receive closure on the fate of long-suffering bad boy Jesse Pinkman. The Netflix produced sequel El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie gives nothing away in its teaser trailer, which was secretly dropped nearly seven weeks before the release of the film itself – … Continue reading El Camino: Breaking Bad’s Legacy
By Adam Gage Joker can often feel like a shallow and try-hard film, but then can also be completely absorbing in moments with an engrossing lead performance, and it somehow ends up feeling simultaneously original and unoriginal. The film is directed by Todd Phillips, whoÔÇÖs record primarily consists of comedies such as the Hangover films, which is reflected in this film through its lack of … Continue reading Review: Joker
Lewis Empson on Bojack Horseman┬á– On Netlflix October 25th Bojack Horseman remains as one of the only shows to have audiences bouncing between hysterical comedy and gut-wrenching tragedy at breakneck speeds. It has been a staple of the Netflix Original brand and a shining example of adult animation dealing with themes of loss, addiction and struggling with mental health and personal demons. Seeing it come … Continue reading What to Watch on Streaming: October 2019
Laura Vaabel on Gavin and Stacey Watching Gavin and Stacey whilst moving to Cardiff for university is a stereotype, I have no doubt about that. But although itÔÇÖs primarily a comedy, there was something oddly comforting about the plot during my first few weeks of fresherÔÇÖs year. The comedic way in which StaceyÔÇÖs homesickness is presented relaxed me because it was so easily relatable for … Continue reading Freshers: Films and TV About Transition
by Adam Gage Less of an operatic, Sci-Fi, action filled exploration drama, Ad Astra is much more inclined to be a meditative treatise on the masculine tendency to be isolated from the world and loved ones, being restrained by an obsessive attitude to dedicated and ambitious work, all expressed through arresting, grand outer-space imagery. The plot and its accompanying visuals evoke obvious similarities to 2001: … Continue reading Review: Ad Astra
Some of the best actors are known for being chameleons that can adapt to any role and portray it fantastically. Actors like the late Robin Williams,┬á Meryl Streep,┬á Tom Hanks, and Dame Judy Dench are modern examples of performers who can play virtually any role at any time. However, for every great chameleon working in the film industry today, there are masses of actors who … Continue reading A Look at: Typecast Actors
Kaiya Simon on┬áThe Politician┬á– Netflix, 27th September The Politician is an upcoming American comedy created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan, who also worked on shows such as American Horror Story, American Crime Story and Glee. Premiering on Netflix on the 27th of September, The Politician is set to revolve around Payton Hobart, a wealthy high schooler played by Pitch PerfectÔÇÖs Ben Platt, … Continue reading What To Watch on Streaming: September 2019
By Nicole Rees-Williams IT: Chapter 2 is arguably the most anticipated horror film of 2019. Its prequel, IT (2017) received a great reception so most audiences had high hopes for this sequel. Picking up 27 years after the first film, IT 2 brings the threat of Pennywise back to Derry once more. Mike, being the only member of the original gang still left in Derry … Continue reading Review: It: Chapter 2
Stephen King’s prolific writing has always been synonymous with film adaptations. From terrifying horror to Oscar-winning classics like The Shawshank Redemption, his work has been adapted to cinema and TV for years. With one of his most famous novels,┬áIT, getting a blockbuster sequel, we’ve looked back at some of the most iconic adaptations of his work. Isobel Roach on the adaptation of Stand by MeRob … Continue reading Stephen King in Film
Caleb Carter on┬áThe┬áDark Crystal Netflix’s latest attempt to dig out a unique space in media (somewhere between the weird wild west of the internet and the sheen quality of Hollywood) is a serialised reboot of Him Henson’s 1982 fantasy-adventure-puppet film,┬áThe Dark Crystal.┬áThough the Netflix label feels apt, re-watching the original might leave you confused at Henson’s name being attached. In opposition to endearing, literary backdrop … Continue reading Looking Back at Jim Henson
Mild spoilers for character reveals follow in this review. The reveals come early in the film, but if you wish to go in blind then we recommend watching the film first. By Caleb Carter “It’s interesting to me,” Julie says for the third time in thirty seconds. She is trying to explain the idea for her new student film to the mysterious Anthony (who she … Continue reading Review: The Souvenir
With professional filmmaking equipment cheaper than ever, and the internet taking over the way we consume content: you only need an iPhone and a WiFi connection to make your own long-running TV series or award-winning film nowadays. Here are some of our favourite amateur filmmakers, accessible online. Luisa De la Concha Montes on Don Herzfeldt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IUX0Qy-IDM Don Hertzfeldt started his trajectory at the early age … Continue reading Upload: Our Favourite Amateur Filmmakers
By Nicole Rees-Williams Once Upon a Time in Hollywood stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie and is directed by Quentin Tarantino. Upon hearing of TarantinoÔÇÖs direction, I had my preconceptions. His films are often tied to the use of brutal, bloody violence and foul language. Considering this, I was pleasantly surprised by the direction that ‘Hollywood took. The film has a very laid-back … Continue reading Review: Once Upon a Time In Hollywood
David Fincher’s Netflix series,┬áMindhunter, that follows FBI behavioural analysts as they interview and dig deep on serial killers such as Ed Kemper and Charles Manson, has just returned for its sinister second series. This is not the first time Fincher has delved into the minds of the serial killers and the obsessed and with Tarantino’s newest flick similarly set at the time of the Manson … Continue reading Mindhunter: Serial Killers in Film + TV
