When Did Journalism Become the ‘It’ Career for Rom Com Leading Ladies?
As a self-confessed hopeless romantic and connoisseur of chick flicks, it will come as no surprise when I tell you that I was raised on rom coms. Looking back, my…
Mean Girls Review: Why Everyone Hates the 2024 Remake
The 2024 release of Mean Girls has been met with a wave of backlash ever since the first trailer dropped and now that it’s out in cinemas, the film hasn’t…
From Page to Screen: Why do Book-to-Movie Adaptations Often Fall Short?
Far too many book-to-movie adaptations have left me convinced that filmmakers simply read the Wikipedia summary of the novel and run with it. As a bookworm, it can be disheartening…
Wes Anderson: A Look Beyond the Charm
Wes Anderson has carved a niche with his distinct cinematic style, marked by quirky characters navigating charming, dreamlike realms. While his unique style remains recognisable even as it evolves with…
Best Entertainment of 2023
Boiling Point Written by: Isabel Cattermole After watching the mini-film Boiling Point, from which I am still recovering, I rapidly binge-watched the TV series in a manic stress-induced rush of…
Saltburn Review: All Style, No Substance
★★☆☆☆ CONTAINS SPOILERS It’s ironic that Emerald Fennell’s sophomore slump (not that her freshman feature Promising Young Woman was any better…) should start with a criticism of style over substance.…
Review: Percy Jackson and the Olympians
3/5. Contains spoilers. The Percy Jackson franchise is back on our screens, however this time we are accompanying preteen Percy on Disney+ in a new series titled Percy Jackson and…
Reviews: London Film Festival 2023
As a cinema fan, the London Film Festival is more exciting than Christmas and is always one of the highlights of my year. Here are the highs and the lows…
It’s Not The ‘Happiest Season’ For The Carols
With the festive season approaching, the most wonderful time of year will soon be upon us! Eggnog, warm fires, carolers, and beautiful gifts are amongst the things I’m immediately reminded…
Review: Invincible S2
Invincible is an animated superhero show that focuses on Mark Grayson, the teen son of the world’s strongest and most celebrated superhero Omni-man. An Amazon Original, the first half of…
Modern Day Disney and Race Swapping
Disney has recently come under fire for their upcoming Disney Princess remake, Snow White. The titular character will be played by Rachel Zegler, the 22-year-old American actress and singer who…
The Half of It Review
Words by Emily Hyatt Over the past five years, Netflix has continued to push out rom-coms for the younger generation. With the repetitiveness of its tropes, beautiful actors and pop…
10 films I’ve watched this spooky season
Tis the season to judge Disney+, Netflix and all streaming site's Halloween movie sections! As well as streaming sites I have been going through the dusty DVD archives in my…
Movies are Better with Friends!
With the start of a new year and the exciting start to university life for our freshers, it's an excellent time to socialise and meet new people. One of my…
Radiant and Miserable – Euphoria’s Cassie Howard is Spiralling
Words by Jasmine Crowhurst Trigger Warning: References to Sexual abuse and abortion are mentioned. Contains Spoilers for Euphoria season 2 “Cassie fell in love with every guy she ever dated.…
Shows That Deserved a Second Season
A look back on some of our favourite shows that were wrongfully stopped short We all know the feeling. Finding a good show is hard, but when you finally find…
Queer as Folk: A Groundbreaking Show
A reflection of Russel T Davies’ show, and what it meant for the LGBT community Words by Stephen Arkley The year is 1999. Nearly half of the U.K population think…
Remakes and Morality: What Peter Dinklage Teaches us About Diversity and Discrimination in Contemporary Film
Words by Emma Norris Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was a childhood favourite of mine; I had a particular attachment to the dwarf Dopey, carrying a soft toy of…
What ‘Girls’ taught me about my OCD
An examination of how television has the power to heal the scars of mental illness Words by Issy Anthony I was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder when I was 14.…
What the New Gossip Girl is Missing
Words by Issy Anthony Money, mayhem and a sex drive that just won’t quit can only mean one thing: Gossip Girl is back on our screens. As part two of…