• Why Oppenheimer must sweep the Oscars

    Tomos Millward With dwindling ratings, divisive politics, and the general decline of cinema, the Academy finds itself in its worst position in its almost 100-year-old history as we approach award’s season. Thankfully, Nolan’s Oppenheimer has not only provided audiences with one of the great films of recent years, but...
  • Jepp Gambardella in Paolo Sorrentino’s Masterpiece La Grande Bellezza (2013)

    James Hadland Paolo Sorrentino is reputed for his dazzling aesthetics, whether the viewer is participating in an all-out orgy with Berlusconi in Loro 2018 or riding shotgun along the Neapolitan seaside in (É stata la mano de dio) The Hand of God 2021. However, it is possible that such...
  • The Physical and Mental Toll of Film

    Alyssa Ali Method acting is one of the most renowned acting styles used by actors to fully embody and channel their character. This can involve losing or gaining weight to fit the look, staying in character when the camera cuts, or following a daily routine similar to that of...
  • The Problematic Nature of Love Triangles in Media

    Abigel Lancaster Love triangles are one of the most popular and yet most divisive tropes used in media today. We’re all familiar with the general idea – one character, often a woman, forced to choose between two love interests. This is by no means a new idea – the...
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    Screen Actors Strike Over After Four Months

    The historic strike representing 160,000 members of The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has come to an end. The strike, which commenced on July 14, lasted 118 days....
  • The Lorax Revisited: A Modern Tale of Environmental Responsibility

    Day by day, the environmental crisis is worsening. Along with that brings an urgent need to encourage conversations and promote informative sources of data on climate change. Through focusing on The Lorax (2012), Impact's Manjot Sahota explores how films can be a crucial resource in saving the environment....
  • Introduction to Dark Celluloid

    To those curious about film, all the way to seasoned cinephiles looking to broaden their horizons, Dark Celluloid Society is the place for you. Read on as Dark Cell's Daniel Woods introduces the society, what they get up to and, crucially, why you should join and immerse yourself into...