Film Archive
15th November 2016
The Light Between Oceans : a two-hour perfume commercial
Derek Cianfrance’s new film offers a wide range of aesthetically-pleasing footage. Unfortunately, his character development is not as pleasing
15th November 2016
Review: Yage Is Our Life
An insightful and poignant look into the effect that the commericialistion of yage is having on the indigenous people of Putumayo, Colombia
15th November 2016
Review: Black Mirror S3E01 — Nosedive
Nosedive is a technically successful pilot episode for the new season of Black Mirror — but is it really all that original?
15th November 2016
Review: Atlanta
In a world devoid of original sitcom concepts, Donald Glover’s Atlanta provides a topical comedy with more heart and creativity than anything currently on TV
14th November 2016
Top 5: Spoken Word Songs
The concept of a spoken word song seems almost contradictory and yet these songs are arguably some of the most powerful and emotionally evocative recorded, writes Katie Shepherd.
14th November 2016
Preview: Arrival
Anticipation for the new sic-fi film Arrival — a possible oscar winner?
10th November 2016
Review: Black Mirror, Men Against Fire
A chilling look into the future of warfare in the third season of Black Mirror
8th November 2016
Top 5: Film Podcasts and Shows
Alasdair Bayman outlines the best podcasts available to get your film-fix
8th November 2016
Black Mirror S3E04 — San Junipero: Review
Georgia Welch explores episode four of Charlie Brooker’s latest series of Black Mirror: San Junipero
8th November 2016
Review: What We Do in the Shadows
The quirkiest film to come out of New Zealand soars to cult status as Waititi and Clement triumph once again
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8th November 2016
Review: The Walking Dead SE07E1
The season premiere sent shockwaves through The Walking Dead universe in what is by far the most astonishing episode of the series to date
8th November 2016
Review: Doctor Strange
Marvel-obsessive or merely a general amateur film buff, Doctor Strange’s lively plot will certainly get your heart racing
8th November 2016
Black Mirror Series Three
Black Mirror series three is exactly as expected: a clumsy and blundering criticism of the modern world
8th November 2016
The Accountant
Ben Affleck’s latest venture shows promise yet ultimately falls flat
7th November 2016
Review: American Honey
Andrea Arnold’s latest offering about a young girl who leaves home to travel with a free-spirited group of magazine sellers is a tense, yet perfect road movie
7th November 2016
Dr Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
Stanley Kubrick’s classic reduces the horror of the Cold War into a dark but timeless comedy
26th October 2016
Review: The Greasy Strangler
The Greasy Strangler relies too heavily on contrived plot and crude imagery to succeed as a comedy
26th October 2016
Review: Kate Plays Christine
Kate Plays Christine explores the ethics of our fascination with tragedy and death
25th October 2016
Top 5: Halloween films for wimps
Not a fan of scary films? Here’s how to get in the Halloween spirit