By Alisha Keane Brother/sister duo Daisy May and Charlie CooperÔÇÖs BAFTA winning mockumentary series This Country follows cousins Kerry and Kurtan (Lee) Mucklowe, unemployed twenty-somethings hanging about in a Cotswolds village lacking any sort of direction or future. As mentioned, the show is presented in a documentary style, with title pages at the beginning of each episode (and within them) stating that a team has … Continue reading Review: This Country
By Phoebe Bowers If youÔÇÖre seeking yet another coming-of-age Netflix series thatÔÇÖs an easy watch which provides familiar character archetypes and ÔÇÿthrowbackÔÇÖ aesthetics, then I Am Not Okay With This is probably the show for you. However, if youÔÇÖre tired of Netflix series merging some vague faux 80ÔÇÖs and 90ÔÇÖs aestheticism to the soundtrack of The Talking Heads and The Psychedelic Furs in an attempt … Continue reading Review: I Am Not Okay With This
By Maja Metera Some time in this century people have decided that using words like ÔÇÿmadÔÇÖ or anything pointing towards mental illnesses when calling others names is politically incorrect. Despite many talks about the stigmatising effect it has on people suffering from mental illnesses, the world still does it ÔÇô especially towards women. There are reasons behind feminists ranting about exclamations like ÔÇ£Are you on … Continue reading Harley Quinn : Birds of Prey – “We Are All Mad Here”
By Mike O’Brien Reservoir Dogs put Tarantino on the map for good reason: a movie whose runtime consists almost entirely of suited men arguing in a warehouse is hardly riveting. Nevertheless, its seemingly meandering banter and gripping tension are so rich with subtext that every element of the scene holds immense gravitas. BoJack Horseman, thofugh directly incomparable, is a similar achievement. Raphael Bob-WaksbergÔÇÖs goofy show … Continue reading BoJack Horseman: An Ode to Consequence
By Megan Evans Queer cinema has evolved significantly over the past 50 years, as an attempt to cultivate the mainstream cinema and to raise awareness of the experiences of the LGBTQ+ community. As the movement has made sharing explicitly queer engagements much more acceptable, performances across major films highlight the breakthrough of ‘gay cinema’, with the term coined by B. Ruby Rich in Sight & … Continue reading The Importance of Queer Cinema
By Kat Smith The excitement had been building for a while: itÔÇÖs a been three years since Sherlock appeared on the small screen, the billboard advertising for the show was a stroke of genius. And of course, it was a new decade, the BBC surely would ring in 2020 with a bit of a bang. Would Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss successfully revive another prominent … Continue reading Review: Dracula
By Amy Layton Sam MendesÔÇÖ war epic 1917 was a prominent feature at this yearÔÇÖs awards season, racking up Oscar nominations in many categories; even winning a multitude of Golden Globes and BAFTAs that included Best Film, Best Director and Best Cinematography. Highly, and rightly, acclaimed for its ambitious production, 1917 had more humble origins, its inception stemming from Sam MendesÔÇÖ own grandfatherÔÇÖs tale of … Continue reading Review: 1917
By Alisha Keane ItÔÇÖs the name you keep on hearing and the name that probably took you a few tries to be able to pronounce, the hype surrounding that of French-American actor Timoth├®e Chalamet is inescapable. With a career and a reputation reminiscent of Leonardo DiCaprio in the 1990s, itÔÇÖs no wonder that us Gen Z-ers have created from him our own cultural icon and … Continue reading Timoth├®e Chalamet: A King on The Rise?
By Pui Kuan Cheah Based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott, the new adaptation of Little Women directed by Greta Gerwig has been applauded by critics and audiences alike. It landed six nominations and one win at the 92nd Academy Awards for best costume design, amidst a competitive nominee selection. Prior to the movieÔÇÖs theatrical release, many were questioning the need for yet … Continue reading Little Women of A New Generation?
By Denise Dogan Taika Waititi recently won an Oscar for most adapted screenplay in the recent award show that took place in February for his amazing film Jojo Rabbit. His screenplay deservedly won this title as it underlined so many issues that took place in Nazi Germany. Nonetheless, this does not mean it was a flawless film. When I started watching Jojo Rabbit, I couldnÔÇÖt … Continue reading Review: Jojo Rabbit
By Stephanie Israel The Netflix Original, Sex Education, has risen to popularity since the second season came out earlier this year. In all honesty, I wasnÔÇÖt aware of the existence of the show until I saw the massive character portraits plastered all over Cathays and the plethora of Facebook posts about students being extras on the show. I wasnÔÇÖt all that interested in another high-school … Continue reading Sex Education Season 2: Growing Pains
By Cicely McFarlane Dark thrillers have stormed Netflix over the past year or so, it is the obsession from the viewers that gives this genre such high expectations. ÔÇÿYouÔÇÖ follows the story of Joe Goldberg, who through falling in love with various female leads, becomes besotted to the point of obsession. As we follow Joe’s narration throughout season two you once again hear how it … Continue reading You Season 2: What is Life Without Love?
By Sophie Squire People can be a little precious when it comes to retelling beloved stories in the form of a new medium, seeing the screen as an evil enemy to the richness that the book can provide. So, if ÔÇÿevil is evil. Lesser, greater, middlingÔǪ makes no differenceÔÇÖ did the Netflix adaptation fill the Legendary Viper Boots it set out to? The reality is … Continue reading Review: The Witcher
INCEPTIONBy Amy King The first time you watch Inception you will not understand it. The second time you watch Inception you can appreciate the time and effort gone into its creation, but you still donÔÇÖt understand it. The third time you watch InceptionÔǪ who am I kidding. No one will want to watch that film three times. For a film based around dream states and … Continue reading Roast A Movie
This month, we wanted to switch things up slightly and help you get to know the three people that run Quench’s Film + TV section a bit better. So here are a few editor’s picks: no guidelines, no strict word-count or writing style; just 3 recommendations from us to you. Laura Dazon – Searching for Sugarman One of the most exhilarating stories I have heard … Continue reading Editors Picks: December 2019
The L Word: Generation Q By Maja Metera The L Word: Generation Q is a continuation of the revolution started in early 2000s. Therefore, it pushes boundaries and touches upon taboo subjects from the first scene. The episode opens with what turns out to be period sex. It has been ten years since The L Word finale. When first episode aired in the US in 2004 … Continue reading What to Watch on Streaming: December 2019
By Harriet Lowbridge DisneyÔÇÖs new Frozen 2 is a brilliant sequel of Elsa and AnnaÔÇÖs adventures. The film follows the origin story of ElsaÔÇÖs magical powers and the mysterious neighbouring kingdom hidden in an enchanted fog. The story is slightly darker, more magical and follows a more mature storyline whilst keeping true to the playful style of the original Frozen. ItÔÇÖs quite refreshing for a … Continue reading Review: Frozen 2
By Adam Gage The Irishman is director Martin ScorseseÔÇÖs 25th film at the age of 77, well known for his Italian mob related movies such as Goodfellas and Casino, although this is only his 4th film on the subject. The film differs from his previous works in the genre however, being toned down significantly in style, with a much more sombre and melancholy mood. There … Continue reading Review: The Irishman
It is now evident that Netflix will do everything on their hands to become one of the leaders in the film industry. From the release of one of the first interactive films ever, Bandersnatch, to their $15 billion investment on the production of new content in 2019, they seem to be on a never-ending creative spree. However, what does this mean for audiences? Are they, … Continue reading Review: The King
By Caleb Carter James Lort is a former alcoholic. His rude, nasal coaching playfully bullies his child actor son, Otis, but he doesnÔÇÖt know where to draw the line, is easily hurt and speaks in a string of self-constructed platitudes: ÔÇ£You know what the white spot is in the middle of chicken shit? More chicken shit!ÔÇØ. ┬áA bubble blown up around himself that acts also … Continue reading LFF Review: Honey Boy
