Space Jam: A New Legacy – Review
by Kelechi Ehenulo Following in the footsteps of a beloved film was always going to be a challenging feat. The original Space Jam was a cult classic, marrying the best of mixed-media animation using Looney Tunes characters and Michael Jordan – the greatest NBA player of all time. Admittedly, it was never a ‘critical darling’ at the time of its release. It’s not the greatest … Continue reading Space Jam: A New Legacy – Review
Deerskin – Review
by Anton Bitel “The real subject of the film is the jacket. Or rather, your jacket. Or rather, the fact that we all hide behind a shell to protect us from the outside world.” Bar waitress and amateur film editor Denise (Adèle Haenel) addresses these words to Georges (Jean Dujardin), seeing right through this schlubby middle-aged stranger who has come to her mountain town armed … Continue reading Deerskin – Review
You Must Watch…Mare of Easttown
by Chris Connor The crime genre has so often produced both classics but also pale imitators and disappointments. Kate Winslet led Mare Of Easttown falls firmly into the former category and has received nothing but the highest of praise since its premiere 7 weeks ago. The series recounts the events of small town in Pennsylvania Easttown where a series of missing girls has led to … Continue reading You Must Watch…Mare of Easttown
Black Widow – Review
by Robbie Jones Blockbuster releases took a hit in 2020, as the biggest films of the year were pushed back when cinemas worldwide were closed; one of the most significant of these delays came with the decision to push back Black Widow and Eternals, the two newest entries into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which has released at least one film every year since 2010. Obviously, … Continue reading Black Widow – Review
The Surrogate – Review
by Robbie Jones Jeremy Hersh’s directorial debut centres on Jessica (Jasmine Batchelor), a graphic designer for a non-profit organisation who is unhappy with her position in life. Things are turned around suddenly when her best friends Josh (Chris Perfetti) and Aaron (Sullivan Jones) ask her to be the surrogate for their child. All is going well until the 13 week mark, where the trio learn … Continue reading The Surrogate – Review
Freaky – Review
by Leoni Horton In one of her biggest hits with her formative band No Doubt, the pop-punk goddess Gwen Stefani sang, ‘Oh, I’m just a girl, guess I’m some kind of freak.’ The iconic line recognises the sense of otherness that comes with being a girl, especially a young girl, who, no matter how hard they try, can’t seem to escape the unfair constraints and … Continue reading Freaky – Review
