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Film & TV, Literature

The Femme Fatale in Literature and Film

by Eve Davies. Literature is saturated with femme fatales: mysterious, seductive female characters whose charms ensnare men into their grasp. Her overt sexuality is her chief weapon, greed is her underlying desire, and her fate is bleak, without redemption. ItÔÇÖs a misogynistic archetype; some would say a product of the male crime writerÔÇÖs anxiety about his diminished standing in the literary landscape. To name a … Continue reading The Femme Fatale in Literature and Film

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Film & TV

Behind The Lens: Biopics

by Suraya Kazzuz Biopics often garner a lot of attention especially during Oscars season. The genre of film can often be seen as tacky or unsubstantial but in many cases, biopics introduce us to real-life individuals in different ways. One of the most notable biopics of late has been Bohemian Rhapsody which has introduced a whole new generation to Queen and their music. With a … Continue reading Behind The Lens: Biopics

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Film & TV, Literature

The Manic Pixie Dream Girl in Literature and Film

by Megan Evans. The ÔÇÿManic Pixie Dream GirlÔÇÖ is that character that every teenage girl idolises (well, I for one can certainly say that this was the case for me). She is so effortless and carefree, and itÔÇÖs a well-known popular term that resembles the woman that ÔÇÿexists solely in the fevered imaginations of sensitive writer-directorsÔÇÖ. These young women aim to teach men to embrace … Continue reading The Manic Pixie Dream Girl in Literature and Film

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Film & TV

Our Love For The Underdog

By Cicely McFarlane The underdog trope surrounds a team or person who has the odds pitted against them. Meaning, in whatever endeavour they find themselves in, they are expected by many, if not all, to lose. Many sports films adopt this trope as this relates to many sporting underdogs in reality. Yet why has this become such a relevant and successful theme in film overall? … Continue reading Our Love For The Underdog

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Fashion, Film & TV

Clueless Turns 25: Looking Back at A Pop Culture Icon

By Nicole Rees-Williams AS IF itÔÇÖs been 25 years since the release of iconic teen classic, Clueless! Amy Heckerling’s 1995 film, which is loosely based on Jane Austen’s Emma, has an undeniable omnipresence twenty-five years after its initial release. But why?  The 90ÔÇÖs, though forever in our hearts, had a very basic film structure; especially films surrounding teenage girls. Unfortunately, most teen movies surround their … Continue reading Clueless Turns 25: Looking Back at A Pop Culture Icon

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Film & TV, Food

Iconic Dishes In Films

Ratatouille By Tom Benny Ratatouille (2007) is one of the best-known Pixar films. Its success is huge, as it won Best Animated Feature at the 80th Academy Awards, currently ranks 43rd on MetacriticÔÇÖs list for ÔÇÿ100 Best Films of All TimeÔÇÖ (1 spot above Parasite!), and possesses a score of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. In fact, pet retailer Pets at Home reported an increase in … Continue reading Iconic Dishes In Films

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Film & TV

LFF Review: Marriage Story

By Anastasia Kropotina Noah Baumbach tenth feature film and the most personal one yet, Marriage Story, gives an outlook on divorce like no other work I have seen. ┬áItÔÇÖs not quite as black and white as we are used to seeing on the screens. The directorÔÇÖs intention is clear: to delve into the grey areas of relationships. There is no cheating spouse, no dramatic event … Continue reading LFF Review: Marriage Story

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Film & TV

Sound Rolling: Our Favourite Voice Actors

Phoebe Bowers on Justin Roiland and Nick Kroll Voice acting – an art frequently overlooked in regards to its complexity. It is a nuanced and multi-faceted art which expects the actor to grapple with accent, dialect, tonality, and acoustics. However it is not always given the credibility it deserves; there is still no category of this nature for the Emmys or Oscars. Here are two … Continue reading Sound Rolling: Our Favourite Voice Actors

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Film & TV

Mini Series: The Evolution of A Star is Born

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

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Film & TV, Interview, LGBT+

Interview: Conor Leach on ÔÇÿSequin in a Blue Room.’

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.’

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Film & TV

3 Cult Horror Films

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

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Film & TV

Downton Abbey Caf├®? The New Experience Economy

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

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Film & TV

Worldwide: Films From Across The Globe

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

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Film & TV

Review: Joker

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

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Film & TV

What to Watch on Streaming: October 2019

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

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Film & TV

Freshers: Films and TV About Transition

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

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Film & TV

Review: Ad Astra

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

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Film & TV

A Look at: Typecast Actors

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

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