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?
2018 has been a majorly important year in cinema, with spine-tingling horror, stunning Afrofuturism and sequels galore all gracing the big screen over the past 12 months. With such a bounty of potential candidates, therefore, our Quench contributors are faced with an incredibly tough job in deciding upon their ‘film of the year’. Caleb Carter┬áon┬áFirst Reformed Paul Schrader is obsessed with martyrs. Since the birth … Continue reading Our Films of 2018
By┬áAnastasia Kropotina Among the many action movies, cookie cutter romantic comedies and questionable horror flicks, one name is capable of giving hope even to the most discouraged moviegoers ÔÇô A24. Founded only in 2012 by David Fenkel, John Hodges and Daniel Katz, A24 is responsible for delivering one critically acclaimed hit after another, of which 24 were academy award nominees. Vibrant and stirring Florida Project, … Continue reading Indie Films: Engaging, Authentic and Liberating
