I wish to begin this review with a confession: despite having studied a French degree, the lion’s share of what … More
Category: Film
First Takes: Sleepless in Seattle
First Takes is a series in our film section where contributors review a classic or iconic film from a modern perspective. Sleepless … More
Share this article
Alternative Halloween Films
Halloween is only a week away and Netflix is punting the classics – Friday the 13th, The Shining, A Nightmare … More
Share this article
Film Review: Talking About Trees – in association with the Africa in Motion Film Festival
Talking About Trees, Suhaib Gasmelbari’s documentary that is screening as part of the 2019 Africa in Motion Festival, is about the film industry in a country where strict … More
Share this article
Film Review – Short Film Competition Part 2: in association with the World of Film International Festival
[Content warning for sexual abuse] The second part of the World of Film Festival’s short film competition was an eclectic … More
Share this article
Film Review: A Girl’s Band
[Trigger warning: mentions of sexual violence] “A woman is only respected when she sings well and in tune,” a female … More
Share this article
Film Review – Pity Party Film Club Presents: Welcome to the Dollhouse
[Trigger warning: sexual assault mention] American coming-of-age films tend to focus on high school, reminding you of the torture that … More
Share this article
Film Review – Booksmart
If the recent influx of actor-directed coming-of-age films is anything to go by, it should come as no surprise that … More
Share this article
So Bad It’s Good: Angus, Thongs, and Perfect Snogging
Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging is the most 2008 film ever. Nothing can catapult me back to being 13 years … More
Share this article
Disney’s Live-Action Remakes: A Loss of Creativity?
From The Lion King to Aladdin, many beloved Disney films are being given the chance to come to life in … More
