For years, I’ve been witnessing my friends effortlessly spending hours at the library, cramming, and stressing about their exams, while I was at the very same library, scrolling for miles on end on Twitter or TikTok. As I was starting my master’s, it started to dawn on me that … [Read more...] about 10 Series and Movies That Will Make You Want to Study
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The Guilty Review – A fast-paced and well-performed romp
A remake of Gustav Möller’s 2018 film of the same name, Netflix’s English language version of the single-location thriller exceeds all expectations – a near 1:1 translation of the barnstorming Danish hit, its appeal is still likely limited to those unaware of its foundations but … [Read more...] about The Guilty Review – A fast-paced and well-performed romp
People Just Do Nothing: Big in Japan Review – Kuruption Comes to an End
Building off the experiences of its creators and growing from a College coursework project, to web series, to flagship original programme for the BBC, People Just Do Nothing has, frankly, gone from strength to strength, morphing itself into a British cultural phenomenon that’s … [Read more...] about People Just Do Nothing: Big in Japan Review – Kuruption Comes to an End
Zodiac Review: Distilled, Captivating Obsession
David Fincher’s first foray into non-fiction film-making, and his sixth feature: Zodiac is a strong contender for the crown of the director’s filmography. One of the most terrifying, non-horror films you’ll ever cast eyes upon. Based upon Robert Graysmith’s book of the same name, … [Read more...] about Zodiac Review: Distilled, Captivating Obsession
Global Sensation ‘Squid Game’ is Worth Every Bit of Hype
This article is spoiler free for those who haven’t finished the series. In a world full of remix culture, everything seems to be reboot after reboot. However, one of my favourite things about Korean dramas are their innovative plots and constant plot twists. You can rarely … [Read more...] about Global Sensation ‘Squid Game’ is Worth Every Bit of Hype
In The Earth: A Mind-bogglingly Psychedelic, Visual Experience
Stepping back down to low-budget filmmaking after the middling Rebecca remake, Ben Wheatley’s In the Earth is a return to form – if not career-best – from the cult adored British director as his latest comes in the form of a pandemic-set thriller in which a scientist, Martin … [Read more...] about In The Earth: A Mind-bogglingly Psychedelic, Visual Experience
Bill & Ted Face the Music – A Most Excellent Revival
Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves reprise their roles as Bill and Ted respectively for the first time since 1991, as the Wyld Stallions frontmen – with a rogue's gallery of historical musical figures in tow – set out to create a song with quality so good that it’ll remedy the … [Read more...] about Bill & Ted Face the Music – A Most Excellent Revival
Top Five Films that you need to watch this month
The cinema's are well and truly back in their element with cinema-goers herding back to the big screen! This month, why not set aside a day for yourself? Here are five recommendations for films that really are worth the watch! Free Guy An action-packed and awe-inspiring … [Read more...] about Top Five Films that you need to watch this month
Zola Review: Showgirls meets Soderbergh
Adapting both the original Twitter thread by Aziah King (nicknamed as the eponymous Zola), and the 2016 David Kushner, Rolling Stone article, Zola is a chaotic tale of how our titular protagonist lands herself on a road trip with her dancer friend and her small entourage, in an … [Read more...] about Zola Review: Showgirls meets Soderbergh
Dear Aspect: Love Island Edition
So, Mary and Aaron have left the villa, and Faye has caused a storm on social media as there has been another row in the villa! Dear Aspect, Do you think Jake and Liberty are right for each other? Hope: Last week Leana was asked a similar question about whether Jake and … [Read more...] about Dear Aspect: Love Island Edition
The Suicide Squad (2021): A Chaotic, Bloody Mess
Five years since directing Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 and a number of controversies later, James Gunn returns to the top job behind the camera. However, this time around, it shapes into a vibrant but wildly overblown and unnecessarily “edgy” second stab at putting … [Read more...] about The Suicide Squad (2021): A Chaotic, Bloody Mess
Dear Aspect: Love Island Edition
Hugo has gone, Brett is in.... drama, well we've had plenty of that! Dear Aspect, Are Jake and Lib going to last much longer? Leana: I'm sorry to say it but... nope, I can't see them lasting much longer at all. I think the video tapes were just a bit of a nail in the … [Read more...] about Dear Aspect: Love Island Edition