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Madison Challis
Feb 114 min read
Exploring the Magic Through the Ages: The Disney Revival Era (2009–Present)
The Disney Revival Era, spanning from 2009 to the present, represents a triumphant return to form for Disney Animation Studios. After the ex
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LeviKaye
Feb 45 min read
Review: 'Queer' (2024) - "I'm not queer, I'm just disembodied"
Queer’ is a story of obsession and addiction, manifesting itself in the form of William Lee’s love interest, (If you can call it that) Eugen
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Madison Challis
Jan 214 min read
Review: John Crowley's - We Live in Time
We Live in Time is an exploration of love, grief, and the fleeting nature of life’s most precious moments, produced by A24- a studio known f
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Amy Tonta
Jan 64 min read
The Holdovers: reflecting on the meaning of family during the festive season
But Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers represents a side of Christmas we often overlook. Sometimes, we don’t have the family we yearn to have w
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Madison Challis
Dec 22, 20244 min read
Exploring the Magic Through the Ages: The Disney Post-Renaissance Era (2000–2008)
The Post-Renaissance Era followed the incredible success of the Renaissance but marked a transitional period for Disney Animation. During th
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Madison Challis
Dec 19, 20243 min read
A Richard Curtis Christmas: That Christmas and Love Actually
Holiday films have a unique way of distilling the chaos and charm of the season into a concentrated two-hour capsule of joy, drama, and refl
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Phoebe Barks
Dec 17, 20244 min read
Why Are So Many People ‘Holding Space’ For Wicked?
The release of the new Wicked film has sparked a major uproar on social media, with interviews featuring the cast - particularly Cynthia Eri
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Cameron Cade
Nov 17, 20244 min read
Bloated but Earnest: Megalopolis (2024) Review
Chances are, if you willingly opened a review of Megalopolis, you already know what you’re expecting to hear. You know about the very long a
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Madison Challis
Nov 6, 20243 min read
The Wild Robot (2024): A Heartfelt Meditation on Parenthood, Progress, and Purpose
Director Chris Sanders, known for his blend of soft humanity and sharp technological commentary, brings us The Wild Robot—a stirring explora
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Madison Challis
Nov 3, 20245 min read
Exploring the Magic Through the Ages: The Disney Renaissance Era (1989–1999)
This era coincided with a leadership change at Disney, with Michael Eisner as CEO, Frank Wells as president, and Jeffrey Katzenberg leading
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Madison Challis
Oct 27, 20245 min read
Exploring the Magic Through the Ages: Disney's Bronze Age (1970-1988)
The Bronze Age films reflected the uncertainties and changes of the time. With Walt Disney's passing, the studio was at a crossroads, trying
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Atlanta Tsiaoukkas
Oct 8, 20244 min read
The Substance: All Style, No (The) Substance
WARNING: This review contains spoilers, proceed at your own risk!
The Substance has received rave reviews, supposed walk-outs and the ti
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Georgia Burns
Sep 6, 20244 min read
Has Love Island UK Lost Its Spark?
The reality show, known for its dramatic couplings, feisty arguments and iconic one liners has seen a noticeable decline in viewership over
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Eliza Plunkett
Aug 27, 20245 min read
We are all by the river: Humanity’s connection with bodies of water
My father insists he will never feel comfortable away from a body of water and for the entirety of my life my parents have remained at some
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Rhea Patel
Aug 2, 20243 min read
A Standing (Ovation): Review for Jamie Lloyd’s Romeo & Juliet
Then, about a month ago, a work colleague told me about standing tickets being released every week for £25. Compared to the remaining ticket
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Georgia Burns
Jul 31, 20244 min read
Bridgerton Season Three: is it the sexiest of them all?
Set in 1800s London, season three of Bridgerton delivers on expectations with scandal, gossip, and plenty of sex, showing that the Bridgerto
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Madison Challis
Jul 28, 20244 min read
Exploring the Magic Through the Ages: Disney's Silver Age (1950-1967)
The Silver Age of Disney animation, also known as the "Restoration Age," spanned the late 1940s to the mid-1960s. This era followed the chal
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Rhea Patel
Jun 28, 20244 min read
Analysing the Resurgence of Reading and the Trend of Celebrity Book Clubs
Early this year, Dakota Johnson joined the roster of celebrities who have a book club with the announcement of TeaTime Book Club as part of
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Atlanta Tsiaoukkas
Jun 3, 20243 min read
"Love Lies Bleeding": A Sapphic Gaze on the Crime Thriller
The much anticipated sophomore film of director Rose Glass, Love Lies Bleeding, is a key player in the ongoing dyke renaissance in popular c
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Rose Williams
May 26, 20244 min read
United by Music? Eurovision 2024
In the run up to this year’s contest, many were calling for Israel to be barred from participating, particularly as Russia was excluded from
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