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IWD 2021: WandaVision

For International Women’s Day, I wanted to talk about the piece of art that has been giving me all my girl power as of late, Marvel’s new smash-hit series, WandaVision.…

Review: Emily in Paris

A Netflix Show which attempts to emulate Parisian Chic, but falls flat.

LGBTQ+ Film recommendations

Words by Emma Frith Despite its career defining performances, intimate shots and clever use of colour, the award-winning french film Blue Is the Warmest Colour unfortunately fed into a larger…

The Badger’s 2020 Favourites

A Hidden Life (2020) – dir. Terrence Malick Rob Salusbury When he’s at his very best, there are few directors who can reach the emotional heights of Terrence Malick’s work.…

Waad Al-Kateab on For Sama and the power of the documentary

Rob Salusbury attends a virtual Q&A event with Oscar-winning ‘For Sama’ filmmakers.

What We Watched During Lockdown

The pandemic saw the UK go into lockdown in mid-March, leading to increased levels of loneliness, financial stress and cabin fever. For many of us, our response to this meant…

Exploring Black is King; Beyonce’s ‘passion project’

Words by Ellie Harbinson You know that feeling when you watch something and are left with a burning sensation to either cry, ring a friend, get up and dance, or…

Brighton: A Film Fan’s Guide

Words by Yazz James Cinemas Aside from the central, Przym-neighbouring Odeon or the Marina’s Cineworld, Brighton is home to many other cinemas and screens. Depot Reachable by bus or train,…

What’s on- Film and TV

Words by Yazz James Tenet Dir. Christopher Nolan Featuring performances from John David Washington, Robert Pattinson and Elizabeth Debicki, Nolan’s latest mind-bending feature Tenet is still showing in cinemas around…

Interview with sound artist/filmmaker Gandhi’s Glasses

Hi GG, first of all what motivated you to make this video? And what was your aim? Hi Moisés, I was motivated by disgust at the fact that a company…

Read Now: The Badger 11th Edition

The 11th and final edition of the academic year is here, read it now!

Discover 5 French Classics from the 60s

Why not use some of your free time during lockdown to discover (or rediscover) film classics? The poor internet connection in my grandparents’ house here in the south of France…

LGBTQ+ Isolation Viewing – The L Word: Generation Q

I delved into watching The L Word: Generation Q with little knowledge of the original series which aired in America on Showtime. Now after 10 years, The L Word is…

Earth Day 2020: The Best Films to Appreciate Earth Day With

Jude Whiley Hunters of the South Seas (2016) Hunters of the South Seas is a series of documentaries, by writer Will Millard, exploring the relationships between humans and animals in…

Get Involved: Interview with Harry Laws, director of upcoming absurdist short film ‘Sidon, Paved in Bronze’

Editor-in-Chief Chris Ahjem interviews aspiring director and Sussex student Harry Laws about his latest project.

The Long Week In: Films To Self-Isolate To

The next few weeks will prove a challenging time for those of us faced with the prospect of self-isolation. However, since it is for the health of society’s weakest that…

The Long Week In: Television to Self-Isolate To

The next few weeks will prove a challenging time for those of us faced with the prospect of self-isolation. However, since it is for the health of society’s weakest that…

The 60s icon that put french cinema on the map

Le Mépris (Contempt in english), is a French film produced in 1963 and directed by Jean-Luc Godard. For lovers of classic film, this is one to see. Based on Il…

Why Drag Race UK is ‘much bettah’ than the OG

Editor-In-Chief Chris Ahjem retrospectively reviews Season 1 of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.

A Bojack review, Horseman obviously

What started life as a bizarre satirical take on Hollywood, with many prominent figures taking animal forms (Quentin Tarantulino for one), adapted, evolved and flourished as an emotional rollercoaster of…