Review: Black Panther
Black Panther has set world records, smashed the box office and started a cultural phenomenon. We asked Quench contributors to […]
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WoW Festival Review: Mary and the Witch’s Flower
The Wales One World festival celebrates eclectic worldwide cinema and has been since 2001. This rich selection of film, adventures
BFI Flare 2018: Love, Simon
A light-hearted romantic comedy is as essential to adolescent life as heartbreak and rebellion. Yet, for years, the only romcoms
NIFF 2018: Pop Aye
A story as foreign in location as it is in concept, Pop Aye relates the journey of a disillusioned Thai
NIFF 2018: The Silent Child screening and Q&A with Julie Foy
Things got up and running on the second day of Newcastle International Film Festival with a matinee screening of the
NIFF 2018: Get Carter screening and Q&A with Mike Hodges
Newcastle at the moment isn’t quite a city known for its film moments. Sure there have been occasions; Transformers filmed
Review: Downsizing
Alexander Payne embarks on his latest cinematic journey in a transformative tackling of ever-present social, moral and political issues through
Awards Season 2018: Oscars Expectations
“There are a lot of great movies that have won the Academy Award, and a lot of great movies that
Review: God’s Own Country
God’s Own Country is the film Hollywood forgot about. Move over Jon Snow, there’s a new brooding protagonist in town.
Film Review Episode One: Star Wars – The Last Jedi
So you may have heard about this little thing called Star Wars and the recent instalment The Last Jedi. With
Quenchmas Countdown: Day 25 – ‘The Snowman’
The Snowman is iconic, synonymous with Christmas. Pure unadulterated happiness is all that exudes from this animated film. Based on
Quenchmas Countdown: Day 24 – ‘Harry Potter’ series
I solemnly swear I am wishing you a Merry Christmas It was impossible to pick a single Harry Potter film
Quenchmas Countdown: Day 23 – ‘Home Alone 2: Lost in New York’
Merry Christmas ya filthy animal and a happy new year! Love it or hate it, it cannot be denied that
Quenchmas Countdown: Day 21 – ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’
“Can I refill your eggnog? Get you something to eat, drive you into the middle of nowhere, and leave you
Quenchmas Countdown: Day 20 – ‘Trapped in Paradise’
The movie follows the story of three brothers trying to escape from Paradisethe town. This low-key great Christmas-themed comedy crime
Quenchmas Countdown: Day 19 – ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’
If the perfect amount of adult humour in a very Christmassy, extremely child-friendly, holiday season film is what you’re looking
Quenchmas Countdown: Day 18 – ‘Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special’
In the words of Nessa, “OH, OH, OH, Merry Christmas”. This comedic show written by Ruth Jones and James Corden
Quenchmas Countdown: Day 17 – ‘The Santa Clause’
“Seeing isn’t believing. Believing is seeing.” Arguably one of Tim Allen’s films, aside from his recognisable role as Buzz Lightyear,
Quenchmas Countdown: Day 16 – ‘Notting Hill’
Notting Hill is the quintessential boys meets girl tale, preeminent of all other soppy rom coms it boasts, possibly, the
Quenchmas Countdown: Day 14 – ‘Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire’
First aired in 1989, this was not only the first Simpsons Christmas special but The Simpsons‘ first episode ever. It