A great soundtrack has the ability to completely transform a film, it can take us into a different dimension or completely break us emotionally. Here are our favourite film soundtracks! The Breakfast Club (1985) – John Hughes By Sarah Belger Given that music was such an integral part of being a teen in the ÔÇÿ80s, itÔÇÖs unsurprising that such an iconic film has an equally … Continue reading Our Favourite Film Soundtracks
Laura Vaabel on Gavin and Stacey Watching Gavin and Stacey whilst moving to Cardiff for university is a stereotype, I have no doubt about that. But although itÔÇÖs primarily a comedy, there was something oddly comforting about the plot during my first few weeks of fresherÔÇÖs year. The comedic way in which StaceyÔÇÖs homesickness is presented relaxed me because it was so easily relatable for … Continue reading Freshers: Films and TV About Transition
80’s film and television is laced into┬áStranger Things’┬áDNA, not only stylistically but in brick-laid, foundational plot choices.┬áThe third season of Netflix’s Stranger Things came out a few weeks ago, which means most of us have already steamed through it, so if you’re still itching for more of the same: here is a list of 80’s classics that we think inspired┬áthe hit show. Ella Clucas on┬áThe … Continue reading The Films That Made Stranger Things
Nine years on from the legendary filmmaker’s untimely passing, two Quench contributors consider whether his classic works, which focused largely on the trials and tribulations of adolescence, are still relevant for teenage audiences today: ÔÇ£You know, as long as IÔÇÖve known him, everything works for him: school, parents, futureÔÇØ – Ferris BuellerÔÇÖs Day Off From The Breakfast Club to Sixteen Candles, HughesÔÇÖ classic teenage ´¼ülms … Continue reading John Hughes and his teenage masterpieces: relevant beyond the Eighties?
