BY ELEANOR HARLEY & CLAUDIA MACKAY So, what is Nimona? “Nimona follows a knight in a futuristic medieval world who’s framed for a crime he didn’t commit, and the only one who can help him prove his innocence is Nimona — a mischievous teen who happens to be a shapeshifting creature he’s sworn to destroy.” […]
Unboxing Barbie
BY ABI MCINTOSH Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that ‘Barbie’, directed by Greta Gerwig (GirlBoss™) was released in cinemas last week. As someone who has been a lifetime Barbie watcher, user and all-around consumer, I felt it was only necessary to give my two cents. I’d seen mixed reviews about the […]
Lockwood & Co. Review
BY HIMARA JAYASEKERA-PEIRIS & ABI MCINTOSH Historically speaking, Netflix does not have the best record with paranormal shows aimed at young adults. Within the last year, Warrior Nun, Half Bad, The Midnight Club and First Kill have all been cancelled. So when Lockwood and Co popped up in the discovery banner, we were sceptical about […]
Enola Holmes: Book vs. Movie Review
BY ARYANA SINGH & ELEANOR HARLEY Enola Holmes follows the adventures of its exuberant protagonist. It is a movie text which is based on the upbringing of a young girl called Enola who is constantly trying to decipher who she is and what her purpose in life is. After the passing of her father and […]
The Menu Review
BY HARRIET HUGHES Released in 2022, The Menu is director Mark Mylod’s latest horror/psychological thriller. He’s known for Game of Thrones, Succession and also, surprisingly, Shameless. The movie stars Ralph Fiennes (Voldemort from Harry Potter) as a deeply complex chef, traumatised by the criticism and hardships he’s had to face in his career, Anya Taylor […]
The Stellar Soundtrack of Interstellar
AUTHOR: SARAH PALMER The best movie soundtrack always goes unnoticed – the first time you watch a film, the music should blend seamlessly with the emotions and actions of the main characters, providing an auditory correspondent to the splendid visuals capturing the majority of your attention. On your second or third watch, however, you may […]
Turning Red – Review
NOTE: The writer has chosen to be as unbiased as possible when writing this story. However, they do implore you to watch Turning Red, and would love to hear your thoughts about the film. They also recommend giving Pixar’s SparkShorts a try, which showcase a lot of perspectives from numerous demographics. They may not be […]