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Review: Spiderman: No Way Home

Ananya Krishna | Content Writer No spoilers are given in this review. With great power comes great responsibility, a feeling looming over me as I write review. It’s been difficult to escape any content regarding the new Spiderman movie, with fans and less devoted followers of the marvel cinematic universe both bombarded with mass advertising for Spiderman: No Way Home. The film follows directly from … Continue reading Review: Spiderman: No Way Home

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Review: The Guilty

Jethro Robathan | Film Content Writer Antoine Fuqua’s The Guilty (Netflix, 2021) is a crime-thriller that fringes on the cusps of horror, rather timely with its October 1 release on Netflix. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, who plays call centre-confined cop Joe Baylor, The Guilty unfolds with the mundane reality of working within emergency dispatch. Baylor’s deadpan, albeit procedural, responses to addicts and pickpockets initially win him … Continue reading Review: The Guilty

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Wakanda Forever: A Tribute to the Late Chadwick Boseman

Lewis J. White | Film Editor On the 29th of August news broke that Chadwick Boseman had died at the age of 43 of stage three colon cancer. The actor, best known for his role as king T’Challa the Black Panther of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was beloved by many for his talent and humanity both on an off set. Many were lost for words … Continue reading Wakanda Forever: A Tribute to the Late Chadwick Boseman

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The Religious Ecstasy of Insanity – A Saint Maud Review

Lewis J. White | Film Editor Rose Glass’ debut feature: Saint Maud tells the story of pious nurse Maud (Morfydd Clark), as she cares for terminally ill ex-dancer Amanda (Jennifer Ehle). Maud’s faith is put to the test as she must search for God’s purpose for her and how she can save Amanda’s soul by any means necessary. Saint Maud is a psychological thriller that … Continue reading The Religious Ecstasy of Insanity – A Saint Maud Review

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“Don’t Try To Understand It, Just Feel It.” – A Tenet Review

Lewis White | Film Editor Christopher Nolan returns with his new espionage thriller starring John David Washington: Tenet. The director, known for the dark knight trilogy and Inception (2010), has created a film so ambitious that it is admirable, so confusing that it is infuriating. Tenet opens with a high octane introduction to John David Washington as our protagonist…called Protagonist. Protagonist is taken across the … Continue reading “Don’t Try To Understand It, Just Feel It.” – A Tenet Review

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10 LGBTQ+ Films to Watch this Pride Month

Graciela Mae Chico | Film Editor It is safe to say that 2020’s Pride month is one that will be remembered for a very long time. Not due to the parades or a new record on the number of rainbow capitalist floats but, in fact, the lack thereof. This year, as with most events in the foreseeable few months, Pride celebrations around the world are … Continue reading 10 LGBTQ+ Films to Watch this Pride Month

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The Irishman [Review]

Harry Mear | Student Writer Poignant and perplexing. Scorsese is at his best with his gangster epic of old. At 3 hours 30 minutes running time, The Irishman is a gradual and climatic account of the life and rise of truck-driver turned hitman Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro) in the criminal world of Philadelphia for the better part of 5 decades in post-war and counter-culture … Continue reading The Irishman [Review]

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Tomisin Adepeju’s new short film, I am Joseph – [short review]

Student Writer | Luke Hetherington I am Joseph makes a valiant effort to humanise the oft-neglected tale of cuckolded-by-a-deity Joseph (Michael Akinsulire) coming to terms with Mary’s (Asmara Gabrielle) perceived infidelity, and ultimately, their shared destiny. Though the premise establishes itself in an awkwardly paced opening scene riddled with unnecessary dialogue, the biblical references are pleasantly underplayed as a visitor approaches Joseph and quietly influences … Continue reading Tomisin Adepeju’s new short film, I am Joseph – [short review]

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LFF 2019: In Conversation with Appreciation director, Tomisin Adepeju

Film Editor | Graciela Mae Chico Written and directed by one of the rising new voices in British cinema, Appreciation is a drama that poignantly explores an African Pentecostal pastor’s navigation of grief and cultural identity following a personal tragedy. Filmed in London, the film flaunts striking visuals and Adepeju’s flourishing distinct directorial style. Aside from Appreciation’s selection in the programme, Adepeju is also one … Continue reading LFF 2019: In Conversation with Appreciation director, Tomisin Adepeju

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LFF19: An interview with Spring Fever director Anna Snowball

Film Editor | Graciela Mae Chico Documentary filmmaker and Royal Holloway alum Anna Snowball talks with The Founder about her BFI London Film Festival selected short documentary, Spring Fever, as well as her filmmaking journey during and post-university. The film, which was part of the ‘In the Age of Consent programme, highlights a class so refreshing, and frankly a flicker of hope amidst the current … Continue reading LFF19: An interview with Spring Fever director Anna Snowball

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