REVIEW: Cocaine Bear – A Bear Out Of Hell
What can I say that hasn’t already been said about Cocaine Bear? We all have that weird cinema goblin friend
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Film & TV
REVIEW: The Last of Us is a masterpiece in video game adaptation
In a dystopian world, a mutation of a fungus known as cordyceps has infected the human population, turning them into
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Why is Blue Lock Getting So Much Attention?
The sports genre in anime has been known to unite anime watchers and sports lovers for decades now, going all
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African American Hollywood: The Erasure of African and African Diaspora Voices through Film
As it has recently been Black History Month, and being a fan of film myself, I’ve been looking back and watching some of the recent greats of Black cinema, some of the films that have reached global status as tentpole pieces of kino that highlight the experiences of Black people. Films such as Get Out, Judas and the Black Messiah, and Selma.
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REVIEW: Don’t Worry Darling: Styles Over Substance
Don’t Worry Darling (2022) is surprisingly not Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut, but from the chaos, drama, and poor performances –
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BBC announces Ncuti Gatwa is the next Doctor – “The Future is Here”.
The BBC has decided to carry on their revolutionary casting streak by announcing that Ncuti Gatwa will be the 14th Doctor on Doctor Who.
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REVIEW: The Batman
After Ben Affleck stepped aside both in front and behind the camera, director Matt Reeves was left with the great challenge of completely rebooting Batman for the third time in twenty years. He’s opted for a darker and more realistic interpretation – in line with his work on the new Planet of the Apes films.
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REVIEW: Scream (2022)
The ‘legacy sequel’ – the new studio toy that hinges on cashing in on the old. Last year we had a sequel to the reboot of Halloween, the second attempt at rebooting Ghostbusters in five years, and even a return to The Matrix. The key is introducing a set of new characters that are intrinsically linked and probably very similar to the originals in some way, with those original characters key to the plot themselves – a plot that will create a façade of freshness without ever straying too far from the comforting formula. It’s an unoriginal and cynical trend, but it’s a trend that will reliably produce superficial but inarguable enjoyment: look at the plot of Spider-Man: No Way Home – Marvel knew exactly what they were doing and look at how successful they’ve been.
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REVIEW: Spider-Man: No Way Home
Spider-Man: No Way Home has just recorded the second-largest opening weekend at the US box office of all time (behind only Avengers: Endgame). Within just eight days of release, it’s not only become the highest grossing Spider-Man film, but also Sony’s highest grossing film ever – in the midst of a pandemic.
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The Last Duel and House of Gucci: Ridley Scott’s 2021
In a world of studio-filmmaking almost exclusively compiled of re-makes and an endless parade of superheroes and franchises, there’s something refreshing about The Last Duel and House of Gucci.
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Dune’s Prophetic Vision for the Environment
Disclaimer: Spoilers for DUNE
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REVIEW: Dune (2021)
by Auden Chamberlain It is difficult to find any piece of work since 1965 in the science-fiction genre that does
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REVIEW: No Time to Die
Written by Auden Chamberlain It feels almost impossible to imagine the backlash Daniel Craig’s casting as James Bond received thanks
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What the Flux? A Review of Doctor Who’s Highly Advertised Return
This Halloween, Doctor Who returned to our screens with its new series, simply titled ‘Flux’. The ambitious return introduced fans and casual viewers alike to new, as well as familiar faces – such as Weeping Angels and Sontarans. However, this author poses the question, how predictable will it be?
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Why haven’t you watched Bo Burnham’s ‘Inside’ yet?
Bo Burnham’s Inside presents an inspirational, self-deprecating, and unfortunately realistic view of the society we have created. It subtly conjures a sense of urgency in its audience to speak out and to act. It’s incredible how this artist has created such an impactful message that people are actually reacting to.
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REVIEW: Promising Young Woman
Female manipulator narratives have been a frequently visited theme within film for decades, from Kill Bill to Gone Girl and Fatal Attraction. We love to see a woman take power and set things right in the world, and Promising Young Woman will undoubtedly become the next classic within this genre.
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Why don’t I understand the Oscars?
The Oscars are exclusive and unrepresentative, but can they ever be for everyone?
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Reflecting on Drag Race UK Season 2- Spoilers Ahead!
We’ve been Bimini Bon Burgled. Last week saw the conclusion of ten weeks of joy, fashion and stupidity that has shone a light within the misery of the third lockdown. SPOILERS AHEAD
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Ginny and Georgia – A chaotic drama that doesn’t disappoint.
The new Netflix Original is so obviously a dramatic ‘Gilmore Girls’ knock-off they reference it 10 minutes into the show, but is it worth the watch?
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The Male Gaze in Hollywood
The Male Gaze is a feminist film theory coined by Laura Mulvey that highlights the sexualisation and objectification of women in film while empowering men simultaneously.
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REVIEW: Pride is more than just a queer film; it is a film for everyone.
With February being LGBT+ history month, I’ve been wondering what I could write to celebrate it. The obvious answer, which escaped me for long enough I’d be embarrassed to admit how long, is a review of (arguably) my favourite film – Pride.
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What To Watch, Rom-Com Edition!
Love them or hate them, it’s undeniable that Romantic Comedies are a staple in the film industry. Here is a list of ten romcoms to watch when feeling especially romantic
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Bridgerton – the brilliant period drama, that is seriously flawed
‘Bridgerton’ the new Shondaland drama is a cross between ‘Gossip Girl, ‘To all the boys I loved before’ and Jane Austen all set to string versions of modern pop.
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The best couples on our screen to remind us of true love this Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day approaching and love on our minds, here’s a list of some of our favourite TV and Movie couples!
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How lockdown killed the cinema
Will the cinema still be standing after lockdowns end?
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Not-so classic Christmas films
A listicle featuring the new and underappreciated Christmas films to watch this Holiday Season.
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Emily in Paris review
A review of Netflix’s recently renewed Emily in Paris
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A Life on our Planet Review
“It’s not all doom and gloom, there is a chance for us to make amends” — a look at David Attenborough’s latest documentary
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BBC’s Sherlock – 10 years on
Does the BBC’s adaptation of Sherlock hold up 10 years later?
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We Are Who We Are (2020) – Review
Review of new TV series We Are Who We Are, currently available on BBC three.
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