by Abi Edwards ItÔÇÖs no secret that musical theatre has played a paramount role within the arts industry, being a popular form of entertainment for many generations. My earliest memory of experiencing a musical was watching the Disney film Mary Poppins as a toddler, and I played it so much that I eventually wore the video out. Most of us are familiar with musicals, and … Continue reading Behind The Lens: Musicals
by Alex Daud Briggs The cold wind howls through the night, passing its way through the few sad dregs of the living that remain prowling through the streets at this solemn hour. I take one final shot of whisky to bring myself to my feet and bring a start to this late evening. Film noir is a genre of crime film visually signified by its … Continue reading Behind The Lens: Film Noir
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
Digimon Adventure by Alex Daud Briggs For years Digimon has been accused of being a knock-off of Pok├®mon and yet the 1st Digimon Anime: Digimon Adventure far exceeds any of Pok├®monÔÇÖs animated attempts. The story is simple; seven kids in summer camp are transported to an alternate world inhabited by strange creatures called Digimon. Each child gets a partner Digimon and must fulfil a prophecy … Continue reading The Asian Silver Screen: Anime
With another local lockdown being introduced to Cardiff, we wanted to hear what some of your favorite films are based on the theme of loneliness. What is it about these films that allows us to find solace and comfort in them, even in the hardest of times? Slow burning, brooding and emotionally charged- weÔÇÖve got the perfect films lined up highlighting the theme of solitude … Continue reading Cinema of Solitude
Here at Quench Film and TV we have decided to launch a new project, one that looks at the ins and outs of narrative film. ÔÇÿGenre in ReviewÔÇÖ, will be looking at genres that make up the film industry.To kick off we will be tackling the biggest and most used: Drama. As film goers, most of the choices we make are based on the genre … Continue reading Genre in Review: Drama
