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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Atlanta Tsiaoukkas
Aug 236 min read
Sex on Screens: Has Gen Z made pop culture less horny?
Apparently, Gen Z is the most sexually liberated and sexually repressed generation in human history. The internet cannot seem to agree on wh
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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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Atlanta Tsiaoukkas
May 303 min read
Challengers: No Sex Please, We’re Tennis Players
Challengers garnered substantial attention before its release, primarily due to a suggestive trailer hinting at a Zendaya-centred throuple,
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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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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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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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Jessica Hough
Feb 187 min read
Poor Things: the sexually liberated woman through the male gaze
Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things has elicited divisive criticism since its release. Responses to the film have oscillated between high praise a
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Madison Challis
Dec 23, 20233 min read
"Klaus": A Modern Cinematic Gift to Unwrap this Christmas
In Netflix's 2019 animated film Klaus, we witness a reimagining of the beloved story of Father Christmas. Directed by Sergio Pablos, this...
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Madison Challis
Nov 27, 20233 min read
It’s the Nightmare Before Christmas! A deep dive into Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), directed by Tim Burton, has become a beloved classic for its unique blend of dark whimsy and heartfel
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Magdalen Manning
Oct 25, 20232 min read
It’s Sofia Coppola’s World and We’re Just Living In It
Best known for her coming-of-age film ‘The Virgin Suicides’ Coppola is no newcomer to the film world. As the only child to titans of the ind
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Madison Challis
Sep 19, 20233 min read
Kiki’s Delivery Service: the ultimate coming-of-age film every 20-something needs to watch
Kiki’s Delivery Service is, in fact, a coming-of-age film that explores themes of self-discovery, independence, and the challenges of growin
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Madison Challis
Apr 2, 20234 min read
Unpacking the Political Themes of Watership Down (1978)
A Rabbit’s Tale of Power, Society, and Survival. Written by Madison Challis Edited by Morgan Forbes Watership Down is a British animated...
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Elliot Carpenter
Apr 1, 20234 min read
Award Season’s Greatest Robbery: The Banshees of Inisherin
Written by Elliot Carpenter Edited by Ciaran Howley The selection of films scoring across this year’s award season is insane. We cannot...
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Madison Challis
Feb 16, 20234 min read
Are there still lessons to learn from Pixar's 2008 WALL-E?
One of the most powerful environmental films of our time does not star David Attenborough or Greenpeace activists, but a Hello Dolly-loving,
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Morgan Forbes
Dec 22, 20224 min read
2022 Movies Wrap-Up
2022 has been the Box Office’s year of resurgence; after two years of restricting public access to movie theatres, cinema date nights are...
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Isobel Knight
Nov 23, 20223 min read
The Social Class Satire: How the Ultra-Rich Lost Their Allure
Poking fun at those in positions of power or privilege is nothing new; in fact, it’s the very foundation of satire. Yet, the 21st century ha
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Tara Hiralal
Aug 5, 20225 min read
Netflix’s Persuasion: An Insult to Jane Austen’s Novel?
Directed by Carrie Cracknell, and starring Dakota Johnson and Cosmo Jarvis, Netflix’s new adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion has left...
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