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 35 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 275 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 84 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 64 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 275 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 23 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 314 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 284 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 284 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 33 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 264 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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Madison Challis
May 155 min read
Exploring the Magic Through the Ages: A Journey Through Disney's Animated Eras. Disney’s ‘The Wartime Era’ (1942-1949)
The United States' entry into World War II in 1941 significantly impacted Disney Studios. The war effort led to a decrease in available reso
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Lauren Dickson
May 134 min read
Sydney Sweeney on SNL: How Her Performance Fuelled Feminist Flames
Sydney Sweeney’s allure is undeniable, she perfectly encapsulates the idealistic “girl next door” that resonates with right wing American
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Holly McPhee
May 75 min read
‘Back to Black’: The Biopic No-one Asked For
With April came the release of Back to Black, an Amy Winehouse biopic directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson. This movie triggered overwhelmingly ne
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Cameron Cade
Apr 175 min read
“Hollywood Accounting” and Number Watching: Movies making money
Dune Part Two has finally been released, and TikTok is flooded with reactions praising the film, especially its visuals. This has sparked a
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Luca Melis
Apr 33 min read
'Anatomy of a Fall' Review: An acerbic satire of gender on trial
There is something profoundly unsettling about watching the most traumatic moment of a person’s life, the gruesome shock death of a life par
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Rhea Patel
Mar 224 min read
Ambika Mod meets Emma Morley: One Day and the beginning of no-strings attached stereotyping
Early last month, Netflix debuted its latest original series, 'One Day,' a revival of the 2011 film starring Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess.
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Madison Challis
Mar 186 min read
Exploring the Magic Through the Ages: A Journey Through Disney's Animated Eras. ‘The Golden Age’ 1937-42
The Disney Golden Age, also known as the Golden Era, marks the beginning of Walt Disney Animation Studios and is a period renowned for
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Madison Challis
Mar 12 min read
Echoes of Innocence: 'The Boy and the Heron', Miyazaki's most Personal Reflection
Studio Ghibli's latest masterpiece, "The Boy and the Heron," directed by the brilliant Hayao Miyazaki, stands out as a cinematic gem that in
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