It’s finally here. After years of anticipation, hundreds of plot twists, and more character deaths than anyone can reasonably be expected to remember; the final season of Game of Thrones is upon us at last. […]
Coisa Mais Linda – A Hidden Netflix Gem
Spirited. Provocative. Profound. Coisa Mais Linda proves an incredible Netflix find which explores so many of the turbulences of modern womanhood – from romance to abandonment, cluelessness to independence, desolation to excitement – all deliciously […]
Queer Eye Series 3: A Refreshing New Instalment
No matter what anyone tries to say, it’s impossible not to love the ridiculously addictive show that is Queer Eye. So naturally, this new series has been positively received. Blessing our Netflix subscription for a […]
McQueen: A Spider’s web of Delicate Strength
The subject of McQueen’s life has become the focus of numerous cinematic ventures, but none so far have captured the designer’s essence as successfully as Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui documentary, McQueen. From the moment […]
Bearing Your Fangs: Grylls on New Interactive Netflix Show
Netflix’s recent launch of a new Bear Grylls show is no surprise. The name ‘Bear Grylls’ is in itself associated with adaptability, sturdiness and intelligence. His popular Man vs. Wild series captured audiences around the […]
The Classism Involved In Madeleine McCann’s Disappearance
The Netflix documentary ‘The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann’ debuted on Netflix last Friday and the debate surrounding the case has once again been ignited. Madeleine disappeared in May 2007, almost twelve years ago, and yet her story continues to fill the news. Does the McCann case versus the Shannon Matthews case say expose the prevailing existence of classism in the media? Shannon Matthews was a working-class girl from Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, who went missing in 2008. The media coverage she received compared to Madeleine was minimal so why are we still talking about Madeliene? Many, Guardian columnist Owen Jones included have pointed to the fact that the McCanns are decidedly middle-class with contacts in the media invites the question, are the McCanns only walking free uncharged of child negligence or worse because of their status as middle-class doctors?
Review: Netflix’s Isn’t It Romantic
Isn’t It Romantic sets up the perfect rom-com character in Natalie (Rebel Wilson), someone whose cynical perception of love and lack of self-esteem blind her to her talent and self-worth. However, Isn’t It Romantic director […]
Review: Netflix’s Triple Frontier
In recent months, Netflix has been pumping out original content faster than a student at 4 am with three essays due the next day. In the midst of all of this new content there have […]
The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann Documentary Review
‘The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann’ spent much of its production time in limbo. Kate and Gerry McCann themselves wanted to have nothing to do with the latest Netflix true crime series and the show itself […]
Netflix set to classify own movies with BBFC ratings
Last week it was announced that streaming giant Netflix will officially set the age ratings for its own movies in accordance with current BBCF guidelines. Algorithms will collate manually tagged instances of violence, sex, bad […]
The Netflix/Oscars Controversy: Cinema Purism Gone Too Far?
Netflix took the world by storm back in 2012 as a revolutionary way to access original film and television from the comfort of your home. Originally acting solely as a provider for already-established series and […]
Netflix’s New Notebook Ending: Censorship or Evolution?
Netflix has changed the ending of The Notebook leaving fans enraged. What impact does this have on the longevity of art and its original meaning? In news which shocked generations of fans, Netflix have taken […]