This film feels like a compilation of several independently shot stories that make no coherent sense as one film. It’s through a dysfunctional and disorientating timeline, jumping from storyline to storyline with little linkage, rushing […]
Writers Band Together Against J.K. Rowling
Oh, J.K. Rowling. Have you ever known anybody make such a royal mess of an empire they’ve built up over the best part of a few decades? I certainly haven’t. Once beloved for creating a […]
5 International Netflix Shows and Films You Need to Add to Your List!
Due to the pandemic, unfortunately, no one will be walking down the aisle and buckling up as they jet-set into a foreign country anytime soon. However, Netflix has presented us with the next best thing, […]
The Fight for Marvel’s New Endgame
There is no denying that the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a juggernaut of a conglomerate – seemingly percolating into every part of society – film, television, video games, comics and merchandise. Even if you are […]
John Boyega Deserves Better
“Look, I don’t know if I’m going to have a career after this, but fuck that.” John Boyega’s speech at the Black Lives Matter protest earlier this year was powerful, ferocious and irrevocably moving. A […]
‘Queen & Slim’: Compelling Lovers-On-The-Run Tale of Police Brutality Is Not Afraid To Slow Its Pace
It’s Black History Month and, to celebrate, local cinema stalwart Hyde Park Picture House are screening a series of films that explore Black culture. Melina Matsoukas’ directorial debut Queen & Slim is about to be […]
We’ve Seen What Endgame Looks Like, Is It Now DC’s Time To Conquer?
In the past decade, Marvel has reigned over the comic book film genre with an iron fist. It seemed after Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy, that saw its final release The Dark Knight Rises in 2012, […]
REVIEW: Enola Holmes
Enola Holmes is pretty fun. It won’t top anyone’s favourite film list or their 2020 best-of. It doesn’t need to. Because it’s harmless, laid-back fun. Above all else, it is Netflix’s attempt at a blockbuster, […]
REVIEW: Memories of Murder
Memories of Murder is the second feature film of Bong Joon-Ho, the celebrated Korean director best known for the critically acclaimed Parasite, released earlier this year. Originally released in 2003, it has been remastered and […]
REVIEW: ‘Africa Turns the Page: The Novels That Shaped a Continent’
Natalie Beecroft reviews the BBC’s newest documentary feature about the novels and authors that shaped Africa.
Films You MUST Watch Before Coming To University
Picture this, it’s your first day back, or your first Fruity of the year, regardless of when it is you will inevitably encounter Film Guy. Film Guy might not necessarily even study film, but will […]
Fill in the Gap: The *blank* Are Being Defunded
Some of you guessed right, it’s the Arts. As for those who didn’t, the effects of growing up in post-2008 Britain are showing themselves nicely. For those that guessed ‘Police’, I’m sorry. The government has […]