• The Best (and the Worst) Portrayals of the Queen on Screen

    Ellie Goodson With the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II, many of us have been thinking about the 70-year legacy of Her Majesty, and how she and her family had shaped the public consciousness. From drama series like The Crown to comedies that can hit a nerve like The...
  • Spotlight On…Kenneth Branagh

    Orla Newstead With a career spanning more than 40 years, Kenneth Branagh has become a regular fixture on our film and television screens. This lengthy career has brought with it tremendous success: five Academy Award nominations, five BAFTA wins, a Golden Globe, and a knighthood, to name but a...
  • Look Out For… June

    If you’re already missing Marvel and Game of Thrones, then X-Men: Dark Phoenix would be a good choice, featuring Sophie Turner alongside her usual co-stars, James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender. Or if you like your summer days with a touch of horror, then Child’s Play – the reboot of...
  • Ugly Truths Behind Lovely Films

    I watched The Greatest Showman at The Savoy for the third time this weekend (yes, you heard that right, I’ve watched it three times) and it got me thinking. YES it’s a great film, YES it has a fab cast, and YES it has an even better soundtrack, but...
  • Trailer Watch – Beauty and the Beast

    It’s finally here; the long-anticipated addition to the new set of accumulating Disney live action remakes, which includes the hugely popular Maleficent (2014) and Cinderella (2015). The official trailer for the magical Beauty and the Beast (2017) does not disappoint. From the outset of the trailer, where the soft...