God’s Own Country is the film Hollywood forgot about. Move over Jon Snow, thereÔÇÖs a new brooding protagonist in town. Meet Johnny, (Josh OÔÇÖConnor) the son of a disabled sheep farmer (Ian Hart), living a rather monotonous life in the rural moors of Yorkshire, consisting of drinking, puking and casual hook-ups with random men. But this is all turned upside-down with the arrival of Romanian … Continue reading Review: God’s Own Country
Guillermo Del ToroÔÇÖs latest escapist fantasy tells a familiar fairytale of freak love between human and creature. However the director’s fastidious eye for the darkly fantastical, juxtaposed with an even darker reality, along with intelligent, era-specific social commentary which helps contextualise and ground its narrative, and nuanced, expertly written characters make this tale more akin to the esoteric lovechild of Amelie and Creature from the … Continue reading Review: The Shape of Water
Everyone thinks they know what happened when figure skater Nancy Kerrigan was attacked and injured right before the 1994 Olympics. Turns out, not even the people involved really knew what was going on, least of all volatile opponent Tonya Harding. Supposedly. Based on ÔÇÿirony-free, wildly contradictoryÔÇÖ interviews conducted by director Craig Gillespie, I, Tonya is a darkly humorous biopic that just keeps throwing punches. Literally. … Continue reading Review: I, Tonya
Phantom Thread is a portrait of the dissatisfied artist whose work can never be done; an exploration of desire and a boyÔÇÖs enduring love for his mother (but not a boyÔÇÖs desire for his mother); and an exhibition of a lot of beautiful dresses. ┬á The film is situated in 1950s high-society London, concerning the life of Reynolds Woodcock, head of the esteemed dress-makers ÔÇÿThe … Continue reading Review: Phantom Thread
Recently there seems to be a huge number of Scandinavian popstars bringing out some absolutely great music. They seem to have put their own spin on pop and we love it. We have had our eye on Sigrid for a while now and she has now go the title of ÔÇÿBBCÔÇÖs Sound of 2018 number oneÔÇÖ. Could they be taking over the music indursty? HereÔÇÖs … Continue reading Scandinavian singers putting a new spin on the pop music we know
Last week Las Iguanas, Mill Lane, re-launched their restaurant, with a new look and a tweaked menu, and here at Quench we went to check it out! We were greeted by a bustle of people, food, colour, and energetic girls clad in feathers, and a waitress who seated us. From the minute we sat down, we were well-looked after, with our cocktail order taken almost … Continue reading New Year, New Las Iguanas – A Relaunch Review
It’s back! New name (RIP “JackÔÇÖs”), new image (hellooooo sexy purple), and a new menu (donÔÇÖt worry, not all your old favourites are gone) ÔÇô welcome to the sparkly new GassyÔÇÖs. Still situated on that busy Salisbury Rd corner, you will be unable to miss it as you walk by, with its bright purple and rainbow design! Step inside and youÔÇÖll be welcomed by our … Continue reading Gassy’s: The Relaunch.
So you may have heard about this little thing called Star Wars and the recent instalment The Last Jedi. With a wide range of different opinions and reviews, we thought it best to ask what our Quench contributors had to say about the galaxy far, far away… (oh and there’s spoilers ahead) Star Wars has been a part of my life for as long as … Continue reading Film Review Episode One: Star Wars – The Last Jedi
So you may have heard about this little thing called┬áStar Wars┬áand the recent instalment┬áThe Last Jedi. With a wide range of different opinions and reviews, we thought it best to ask what our Quench contributors had to say about the galaxy far, far awayÔǪ (oh and thereÔÇÖs spoilers ahead) The one feature I personally value over all else in a film is the story: what … Continue reading Film Review Episode Two: Star Wars ÔÇô The Last Jedi
The Snowman is iconic, synonymous with Christmas. Pure unadulterated happiness is all that exudes from this animated film. Based on the best-selling childrenÔÇÖs book by Raymond Briggs, The Snowman has been engrained in British Christmas culture from the very moment it aired on the BBC in 1982. The renowned Walking in the Air song, sung by choirboy Peter Auty (commonly mistaken for Aled Jones) which … Continue reading Quenchmas Countdown: Day 25 – ‘The Snowman’
I solemnly swear I am wishing you a Merry Christmas It was impossible to pick a single Harry Potter film for this countdown, so IÔÇÖve decided to look at the entire series. What better time of year to sit down and watch the boy who lived and the Gryffindor gang prepare to fight ÔÇÿYou-Know-WhoÔÇÖ? ThereÔÇÖs just that Christmas feeling you get when watching the films … Continue reading Quenchmas Countdown: Day 24 – ‘Harry Potter’ series
Merry Christmas ya filthy animalÔǪ and a happy new year! Love it or hate it, it cannot be denied that Home Alone has earned its place as one of the most iconic Christmas movies. What sums up Christmas better than watching little Kevin McCallister completely destroying the lives of burglars Marv and Harry? Well, Home Alone 2 of course! Home Alone 2 sees the return … Continue reading Quenchmas Countdown: Day 23 – ‘Home Alone 2: Lost in New York’
Over the past couple of years, the vegan scene around Cardiff has really expanded, and Blanche Bakery is the new kid on the block, having opened its doors this weekend on Mackintosh Place, Roath. Owners Amy and Rem have been supplying local coffee shops around Cardiff with their delicious cakes for about a year, before deciding to take the plunge and open up their very … Continue reading Blanche, The New Vegan Bakery- A Review
Black MirrorÔÇÖs White Christmas is something of a unique entity in the endless stream of Christmas television. It doesnÔÇÖt fall into any of the usual categories that encompass Christmas┬átelevision; your Love ActuallyÔÇÖs or any other show that makes you feel all warm and giddy on the inside. As a result, you are left with a feeling of dread about what may happen with humanity’s constant … Continue reading Quenchmas Countdown: Day 22 – ‘Black Mirror’s White Christmas’
ÔÇ£Can I refill your eggnog? Get you something to eat, drive you into the middle of nowhere, and leave you for dead?ÔÇØ National LampoonÔÇÖs Christmas Vacation ÔÇô Making you feel a whole lot better about your impending dry turkey, minor electrical tree fire, and extended family festive chaos! Christmas Vacation is definitely up there as one of my favourites for this time of year because … Continue reading Quenchmas Countdown: Day 21 – ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’
The movie follows the story of three brothers trying to escape from ParadiseÔǪthe town. This low-key great Christmas-themed comedy crime film is absolutely hilarious, and I am always shocked when I find out that not many people have watched it. The film follows Dave and Alvin Furbo, portrayed by two SNL greats: Jon Lovitz and Dana Carvey, as they trick their older brother Bill, played … Continue reading Quenchmas Countdown: Day 20 – ‘Trapped in Paradise’
If the perfect amount of adult humour in a very Christmassy, extremely child-friendly, holiday season film is what youÔÇÖre looking for, The Grinch does it the best. TisÔÇÖ the season for Christmas films and no film gets me as excited this time of year as the classic ÔÇÿHow the Grinch Stole Christmas.ÔÇÖ┬á The mean green, furry creature that finds space in his tiny heart for … Continue reading Quenchmas Countdown: Day 19 – ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’
ÔÇ£Seeing isnÔÇÖt believing. Believing is seeing.ÔÇØ Arguably one of Tim AllenÔÇÖs films, aside from his recognisable role as Buzz Lightyear, The Santa Clause is truly a 1994 family Christmas classic. It is centred around Neil who, with the help of his young son Charlie and the North PoleÔÇÖs head elf, has to adapt to the biggest promotion of his life, i.e. becoming Santa Clause. After … Continue reading Quenchmas Countdown: Day 17 – ‘The Santa Clause’
Notting Hill is the quintessential boys meets girl tale, preeminent of all other soppy rom coms it boasts, possibly, the most charming setting and cast to date. Whilst it might not be the first film that springs to the mind during the festive season, for me, itÔÇÖs a dreamy nineties classic that forces that indescribable fuzzy sensation upon you (without the aid of a small … Continue reading Quenchmas Countdown: Day 16 – ‘Notting Hill’
First aired in 1989, this was not only the first Simpsons Christmas special but The Simpsons‘ first episode ever. It sets up a typical Christmas in the life of the dysfunctional family and begins the trend of what would be a series of eventful Christmases. The story starts with Bart getting a tattoo, which causes Marge to spend all their money on its removal. What … Continue reading Quenchmas Countdown: Day 14 – ‘Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire’
