• To Remake A Classic: Nostalgia or Money-Making?

    The Disney ‘Classics’, as they’re known, are a prominent memory of nearly everyone's childhood throughout numerous generations; Snow White was released way back in 1938 while others were released far later, such as the Lion King in 1994, and instantly became a family favourite. This has stayed the same...
  • What Makes Bond Quintessentially British?

    Rory Beveridge As a new Bond film, No Time to Die, hits cinemas, it’s important to question and assess the franchise’s cultural legacy, not only in the UK, but around the world. It’s certainly true that the character of Bond – originally conceived by the intelligence officer and author...
  • The Cinderella-Thon: Ultimate Ranking Of The Cinderella Movies

    Rachel Elphick In honour of the new Cinderella movie which has just come out on Amazon Prime, Rachel spent Freshers’ week not going to Freshers’ things and instead sitting down to watch various versions of the classic tale with friends. (Using all their logins for the various streaming services...
  • Films To Feel Autumnal

    Martha Allerton A new, bittersweet beauty begins in Autumn; darker hours, a chill in the air and the turn of the leaves. What better excuse to snuggle in with a thick blanket, warm drink, and a classic Autumnal film? Home to the most unpredictable weather, Autumn brings more than...
  • Spotlight On…John Cazale: The Best Actor You’ve Never Heard Of

    James Hadland John Holland Cazale (August 12, 1935 – March 13, 1978) was an American actor who appeared in just 5 films, before his life was tragically ended by bone cancer. These 5 films happened to be, however, all nominated for the Oscar Academy Award for Best Picture, as...
  • The Novelty Of Novelisation: Exploring Books That Were Inspired By Movies & TV

    Emily Fletcher For as long as movies have been made, they have often been inspired by books. But, more often than might be expected, there is a whole world of books written following the release of a movie, inspired by its plot and characters. You may be surprised to...
  • From Memento To Tenet: How Christopher Nolan’s Films Continue To Capture Our Imagination

    Jerome Gerada Through troubling times comes Tenet, Nolan’s newest addition to an expansive list of mind-boggling motion pictures. From Inception to the Dark Knight trilogy, his host of action-fuelled films provide hours of eye-watering entertainment, enough to appease your quarantine qualms. With great expectations looming, could Nolan’s new release resurrect the cinema...