Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty’. We all know Disney, but are we really aware of just how powerful the corporation is? Across the creative industries, we’ve seen how successful artistic productions have inspired and influenced Read more…
3/5 stars Olivia Coleman and Jessie Buckley’s talents shine throughout a scandalously sweary mystery comedy. When the residents of a stereotypical seaside town begin receiving heinously foul-mouthed letters, free-spirited Irish immigrant Rose is locked up Read more…
Rating: 3/5 The newly released biographical film, Bob Marley: One Love, directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green explores the life of Bob Marley, and Bob Marley and The Wailers, leading up to the ‘One Love Peace Read more…
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, there’s just enough time to get bingeing on your favourite romantic movies. Whether you’re settling down to watch a movie with a partner, some friends, or in bad need of some quality alone time, there’s enough romantic movies to keep you entertained for lover’s season. And if you’re looking for some inspiration – look no further. Read more…
It makes you care a lot, but you won’t care enough. Read more…
Musical dramas and biopics may not be everyone’s cup of tea, and I didn’t think they were mine, but this movie was a touching and enjoyable cinematic experience; and while I did not grow up with Whitney Houston, I felt that this film did her justice. Read more…
Tár is a truly incredible character piece. Revolving around the fictional revered composer as she is faced with both the greatest challenge of her professional career and the looming demons of her past, this psychological drama is an uncomfortable yet arresting dive into music, mania, and monsters. Read more…
Hollywood is as controlled by major studios as it’s ever been, and those studios are as reluctant to take risks as they have ever been. There are fewer and fewer new original films each year, and more from franchises or pre-existing properties. Read more…
Like everyone, I regressed over the last number of years by revisiting some of my favourite films and television shows from my younger years. Although far from perfect, they were a comfort during a strange Read more…
Movie critics are praising Ol Parker’s ‘Ticket to Paradise’ for bringing the romantic comedy genre back to the top of the hypothetical movie pedestal. The film, starring rom-com veterans Julia Roberts and George Clooney, has Read more…
Though its roots are historical, The Woman King shows all the standard elements of a modern blockbuster – intense action from talented actors, low-stakes character drama, crowd-pleasing triumphs, and a powerful score to match. Read more…
To put it simply – this movie rocks. Read more…
The Eyes of Tammy Faye is a scandalous yet darkly comedic biopic that depicts the rise and fall of the Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, two of America’s most infamous televangelists. We follow the pair as they build their media empire from nothing, spreading the word of God to televisions across America whilst also lining their pockets with the donations of their easily manipulated viewers. Read more…
When the rest of the world found themselves in lockdown once again, Sir Kenneth Branagh began recreating his childhood home – on an airport runway in Hampshire, and began shooting his newest directorial feature ‘Belfast’ Read more…
We are all fond of a good jump scare or a storyline which has us looking over our shoulders leaving the cinema. A movie which leaves us wondering if there actually is someone standing in that dark corner of your room or is it the pile of clothes you left there earlier. With Halloween just around the corner we can truly show our appreciation for these villains at their prime. A baddie can make or break a movie, some movies are simply iconic due to their villains we can’t help but root for. Read more…
The 93rd Oscars will take place on Sunday April 26th this year, two months later than usual due to the pandemic. The Academy Awards, as the ceremony is also known by, will honour the best films released from January 1st 2020 and February 28th 2021. Read more…
Snyder’s newer version of the film, affectionately referred to as “The Snyder Cut” by the DC film fanbase, has been received much better than the original Justice League by critics and fans. Read more…
Stone looks and sounds as though she is the perfect person to play the villain, even nailing de Vil’s notoriously spine-chilling chuckle. Read more…
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]s the evenings grow darker and colder, there’s one thing on everyone’s mind – snuggling up with a hot chocolate, and a Halloween movie to ring in the season.
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[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Grinch is a lovable anti-hero compared to his successors in Illumination’s rendition of the classic Christmas film. The film opened in cinemas on November 9th and will run over the Christmas period. It was Read more…
“A protagonist and his story can only be as intellectually fascinating and emotionally compelling as the forces of antagonism make them” said Robert McKee, author and story-consultant. Read more…
His cameos have become an iconic feature in Marvel movies, a feature that fans of the movies look out for. He has had some memorable lines such as “Are you Tony Stank?” in Captain America: Civil War (2016). Read more…
Police brutality and government corruption provide the backdrop to the drama, but it’s fundamentally an entertaining, fast-paced mainstream movie about a team of very cool women stealing a lot of money. Read more…
This film is not an easy one to watch. Scenes of riots, funerals and protests looked authentic and were gut-wrenching to see. A credit to the cast, and Audrey Wells who adapted the book into it’s screenplay, for keeping scenes honest and painfully true. Read more…