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Film & TV

What the Kim’s Convenience Controversy Tells Us (Once Again) About the Industry

KimÔÇÖs Convenience was arguably one of the biggest Canadian television exports as of late, going beyond local broadcasters to Netflix worldwide. What was once a small, humble comedy series based on a theatre show became a smash hit among television audiences, and even garnered awards in its five-season run. It was hailed for being a win for Asian representation on the small screen in the … Continue reading What the Kim’s Convenience Controversy Tells Us (Once Again) About the Industry

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Hidden TV Gems on Streaming

We’re always looking for more to watch on streaming platforms, in an age where we’re truly spoilt for choice. Here, our contributors share series that they’ve been watching on streaming that they feel are not talked about enough, despite being hugely entertaining and binge-worthy. Perhaps you’ll find your new favourite show in here? Inside No. 9┬á(BBC iPlayer) By Leona Franke Available for free on BBC … Continue reading Hidden TV Gems on Streaming

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The Effects Of Streaming Induced Paradox Of Choice

by Haris Hussnain When I was younger, we didnÔÇÖt have streaming and instead would rely on the traditional cinema or DVDs coming out to watch movies. In my opinion, this made things plain and simple. I would save up for one specific DVD which would be something that I was interested in. Although this was a slow process, it didnÔÇÖt make me wander about the … Continue reading The Effects Of Streaming Induced Paradox Of Choice

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Film & TV

Review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D

Charlie Andrews is granted Level 7 access to review Marvel’s new TV show ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D’ With MarvelÔÇÖs Avengers Assemble! standing as the third highest grossing film of all time and every frequent release being another smash hit, the company has undoubtedly mastered the art of box office success. But now they have turned their attention to the small screen with a desire to rival … Continue reading Review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D

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Review: Gravity

Film and Television Editor Oliver Richards leaves the office to explore out of space for his review of Gravity Gravity is a beautiful film, make no mistake. Director Alfonso Cuar├│n (Prisoner of Azkaban, Children of Men) and his cinematographer Emmanual Lebezki (Tree of Life) lovingly craft a vision of such, ahem, gravity that it is hard to resist. Co-written with his brother Jonas Cuar├│nÔÇÖs script … Continue reading Review: Gravity

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Review: Runner Runner

Imran Bukhari takes a gamble and reviews Runner Runner For a film about online gambling, Runner Runner ironically takes not a single risk. The movie follows a safe, tried and tested formula dealing with the theme of innocence being corrupted. Think The DevilÔÇÖs Advocate but in Costa Rica. Justin Timberlake stars in the lead role as Richie Furst, a genius Princeton student whose tuition money … Continue reading Review: Runner Runner

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Review: Thor: The Dark World

Alec Evans reviews the highly anticipated┬áThor: The Dark World Coming from the same company that gave us the Iron Man and Avengers Assemble films, the first Thor film produced by the franchise (2011), featuring Chris Hemsworth as Thor, was largely well received commercially and critically, despite some criticism of being more commercially-minded than true to the original Marvel creation. It will please many comic book … Continue reading Review: Thor: The Dark World

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Review: Captain Phillips

James Ayles reviews Captain Phillips The long-anticipated big screen retelling of the 2009 hijacking of the Maersk Alabama does not disappoint, with veteran director Paul Greengrass offering up two hours of brilliantly played-out tension, as the action moves from the darkness of the ships engine room to the creeping claustrophobia that engulfs the latter part of this epic and intense film. With the Bourne Ultimatum … Continue reading Review: Captain Phillips

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