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 […]
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, […]
Retroactive remedying: How can depictions of Blackface be torn down?
Owen Frost explores the most recent removal of Blackface depictions both within television and film – and how they can effectively be torn down.
REVIEW: Emily In Paris
During a time when all we want to do is travel, this show gives a beautiful glimpse of the romantic city- Paris! The show of course follows the character Emily, who is a marketing executive […]
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, […]
A New Hope? : The Future of Cinemas beyond COVID-19
It has been a little over four months since the Coronavirus pandemic forced cinemas to close their doors. Since then, we have been forced to consume new film releases from home, which in 2020 means […]
REVIEW: The Kissing Booth 2
After the backlash that the first film received for its misogynistic plotline, it came as a surprise to find that Netflix had decided to make a sequel to The Kissing Booth. Even though like many, […]
REVIEW: ‘Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga.’
Panny-D 2020. Somewhere north of Glasgow. My family and I have been in lockdown since March. For the most part, tensions during the day have stayed relatively low. We luckily have enough space to disappear […]
Da 5 Bloods Review: Spike Lee does not quite strike gold
The latest Spike Lee “Joint” arrived on Netflix on June 12th, off the back of Lee’s 2018 critical success with BlacKkKlansman. Da 5 Bloods is Lee’s return to satirical form with focus on African American GI experience in […]
REVIEW: ‘Never Have I Ever’, At Last, A Relatable Lead for Generation Z
When I first saw Netflix’s new teen series Never Have I ever I honestly did dismiss it for a day or two, thinking it looked too young. I was wrong. But not about it being […]
Extraction Review: What can be salvaged from Netflix’s latest action-packed feature?
In Extraction, ex-Asgardian Chris Hemsworth plays a stoic Australian mercenary, Tyler Rake, flung into a world of crime. Rake’s recruitment is directed by handler Nik (Golshifteh Farahani) and also features warring Indian and Bangladeshi drug […]
Can Writing Keep Us Sane? Some Guidance From Previous Pandemics
In the midst of the current crisis, we may sometimes feel consumed by our worry and anxieties. We tune in to the latest news for regular updates and practical advice, or perhaps, on a deeper […]