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Exploring the Magic Through the Ages: The Disney Post-Renaissance Era (2000–2008)

1 day ago4 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

A Richard Curtis Christmas: That Christmas and Love Actually

Madison Challis

4 days ago3 min read

Reviews

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

Bloated but Earnest: Megalopolis (2024) Review

Cameron Cade

Nov 174 min read

Film, TV & Books

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

The Wild Robot (2024): A Heartfelt Meditation on Parenthood, Progress, and Purpose

Madison Challis

Nov 63 min read

Film, TV & Books

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

Exploring the Magic Through the Ages: The Disney Renaissance Era (1989–1999)

Madison Challis

Nov 35 min read

Film, TV & Books

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

Exploring the Magic Through the Ages: Disney's Bronze Age (1970-1988)

Madison Challis

Oct 275 min read

Film, TV & Books

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

The Substance: All Style, No (The) Substance

Atlanta Tsiaoukkas

Oct 84 min read

Film, TV & Books

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

A Standing (Ovation): Review for Jamie Lloyd’s Romeo & Juliet

Rhea Patel

Aug 23 min read

Reviews

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

Bridgerton Season Three: is it the sexiest of them all?

Georgia Burns

Jul 314 min read

Film, TV & Books

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

Exploring the Magic Through the Ages: Disney's Silver Age (1950-1967)

Madison Challis

Jul 284 min read

Film, TV & Books

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

"Love Lies Bleeding": A Sapphic Gaze on the Crime Thriller

Atlanta Tsiaoukkas

Jun 33 min read

Film, TV & Books

"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

Baby Reindeer Review: The Myth of “Perfect” Victimhood and the Revolving Door of Trauma and Abuse

Elohor Efakpokire

May 235 min read

Social issues

Baby Reindeer Review: The Myth of “Perfect” Victimhood and the Revolving Door of Trauma and Abuse

41,000 emails, 744 texts and 350 voicemails — the inspiration behind the hit Netflix series Baby Reindeer. Written by comedian Richard Gadd,

Exploring the Magic Through the Ages: A Journey Through Disney's Animated Eras. Disney’s ‘The Wartime Era’ (1942-1949)

Madison Challis

May 155 min read

Film, TV & Books

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

Album Review: St Vincent - ‘All Born Screaming’

Cameron Cade

May 104 min read

Music & Art

Album Review: St Vincent - ‘All Born Screaming’

Do you want to know one of the most incomprehensible things that happened to me this year? I remembered something. I really, really like Nin

‘Back to Black’: The Biopic No-one Asked For

Holly McPhee

May 75 min read

Music & Art

‘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

Album Review: Metro Boomin & Future - 'We Don't Trust You'

Cameron Cade

May 34 min read

Music & Art

Album Review: Metro Boomin & Future - 'We Don't Trust You'

Metro Boomin has been an artist to watch for a few years now: a trap producer who takes a maximalist approach to beat-making -a quality whic

Album Review: "Cowboy Carter" - Beyoncé's ode to her roots

Charlotte Lewis

Apr 195 min read

Music & Art

Album Review: "Cowboy Carter" - Beyoncé's ode to her roots

Before "Renaissance," I wasn't a die-hard Beyoncé fan. Sure, I knew her hits and enjoyed singing along to them in the car, but I hadn't full

'Anatomy of a Fall' Review: An acerbic satire of gender on trial

Luca Melis

Apr 33 min read

Film, TV & Books

'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

Echoes of Innocence: 'The Boy and the Heron', Miyazaki's most Personal Reflection

Madison Challis

Mar 12 min read

Film, TV & Books

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

The Last Dinner Party: Prelude to Ecstasy Album Review

Cameron Cade

Feb 273 min read

Music & Art

The Last Dinner Party: Prelude to Ecstasy Album Review

The year is 2024, and another femme-fronted alt-rock band is labelled an industry plant by detractors. It’s perennial at this point (anyone

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