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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

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

Sex on Screens: Has Gen Z made pop culture less horny?

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

"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

Challengers: No Sex Please, We’re Tennis Players

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,

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

‘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

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

Poor Things: the sexually liberated woman through the male gaze

Jessica Hough

Feb 187 min read

Film, TV & Books

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

"Klaus": A Modern Cinematic Gift to Unwrap this Christmas

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...

It’s the Nightmare Before Christmas! A deep dive into Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Madison Challis

Nov 27, 20233 min read

Film, TV & Books

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

It’s Sofia Coppola’s World and We’re Just Living In It

Magdalen Manning

Oct 25, 20232 min read

Film, TV & Books

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

Kiki’s Delivery Service: the ultimate coming-of-age film every 20-something needs to watch

Madison Challis

Sep 19, 20233 min read

Film, TV & Books

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

Unpacking the Political Themes of Watership Down (1978)

Madison Challis

Apr 2, 20234 min read

Film, TV & Books

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...

Award Season’s Greatest Robbery: The Banshees of Inisherin

Elliot Carpenter

Apr 1, 20234 min read

Film, TV & Books

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...

Are there still lessons to learn from Pixar's 2008 WALL-E?

Madison Challis

Feb 16, 20234 min read

Social issues

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,

Morgan Forbes

Dec 22, 20224 min read

Film, TV & Books

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...

The Social Class Satire: How the Ultra-Rich Lost Their Allure

Isobel Knight

Nov 23, 20223 min read

Health & Lifestyle

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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