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Blue Jean: Resisting the shame regime

Jessica Matthewson gives us an insight into the new LGBTQ+ British drama film directed by Georgia Oakley… Warning: This review contains some spoilers…   A charming story about a chain-smoking lesbian PE teacher set in the late 80s, a time when Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government plan to pass a law stigmatising gays and lesbians.   Director, Georgia Oakley, transports the audience to the north-east with characters all … Continue reading Blue Jean: Resisting the shame regime

M3GAN: “The Latest Four-foot Terror”

Angus McGregor breaks down this Januarys horror cinema blockbuster Joining the likes of Chucky and Annabelle into the horror world of killer dolls comes M3GAN, the latest four-foot terror making waves in the genre. Following a teaser trailer that instantly went viral, hype began to build for Blumhouse’slatest creation, with many looking forward to seeing a highly silly horror film. Surprisingly though, there’s actually a … Continue reading M3GAN: “The Latest Four-foot Terror”

She Said: “A Weird Sense of Intrigue and Frustration”

Brandon Bethune dissects the movie that has the world thinking about the treatment of women, and analyses the impact it has on its viewers… When first watching the trailer for Maria Schrader’s ‘She Said’, I was met with a weird sense of intrigue and frustration. A film retelling the New York Times article by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey and the dawn of the MeToo … Continue reading She Said: “A Weird Sense of Intrigue and Frustration”

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The Commitments Musical at Edinburgh Playhouse

Esme Violet Anderson tells us what she thinks of the musical based on Roddy Doyle’s 1987 novel… I have never seen the movie or read the book, so The Commitments Musical intrigued me. I had no idea what to expect. My family and friends told me to expect laughs and amazing musical numbers, and they got that right. There was so much soulful music and … Continue reading The Commitments Musical at Edinburgh Playhouse

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The Snow Queen Scottish Ballet

Esme Violet Anderson shares her thoughts on Scottish Ballet’s ‘The Snow Queen’ at Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre… As I sat down and read my programme, I was unsure what to expect from Scottish Ballet’s ‘The Snow Queen’. I have seen many adaptations over the years but have never been sure what to make of the story. I am also a massive fan of the Christmas classic … Continue reading The Snow Queen Scottish Ballet

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The Banshees of Inisherin- the hauntingly bizarre collapse of a long-standing friendship

Natasha Turnbull tells us all about Martin McDonagh’s new comedy drama ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’… Director Martin McDonagh takes on his fifth movie in the new comedy-drama ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’, a small-scale film which follows the tale of two lifelong friends who suddenly find themselves in a bizarre, increasingly sombre fallout. Set in 1923 on the fictional island of Inisherin, just off the coast … Continue reading The Banshees of Inisherin- the hauntingly bizarre collapse of a long-standing friendship

Don’t Worry Darling – “The Dystopian Thriller Disguised With Gorgeous 50s’ Glamour”

With all the details on the Olivia Wilde’s latest project is Natasha Turnbull The highly anticipated “Don’t Worry Darling” made its debut on September 23rd – and it certainly did not fail to live up to expectations. The film includes a notably famous cast, including Florence Pugh (Alice), Harry Styles (Jack) and Chris Pine (Frank). While the star filled line up is what will undoubtably … Continue reading Don’t Worry Darling – “The Dystopian Thriller Disguised With Gorgeous 50s’ Glamour”

Fleabag – “The complex comedy which sticks in your mind for years”

Taking another look at the hit limited series Fleabag is Natasha Turnbull It is difficult to envision that a comedy-drama can stick in your mind and stand out amongst the plethora of content shovelled out today, but ‘Fleabag’ does, and it does it tremendously. The two-series show explores the fascinating life of Fleabag (Phoebe Waller-Bridge), the protagonist who oddly remains unnamed throughout the 12 episodes. … Continue reading Fleabag – “The complex comedy which sticks in your mind for years”

Fall: “an overshadowing sense of disturbance and fear”

Earlier this month, “Fall” debuted on cinema screens. Directed by Scott Mann, the movie is an anxiety-inducing thriller which explores the journey of two adrenaline junkies who find themselves stuck on top of a 2000 feet radio tower with no way back down. Despite a seemingly straight to the point concept as the title may suggest, the movie in which two girls sit on top … Continue reading Fall: “an overshadowing sense of disturbance and fear”

The Beauty of Stranger Things 4/4: “Kate Bush in the Charts?”

Like you, I’ve been hearing Kate Bush’s original rendition of ‘Running Up That Hill’ on repeat for the last few weeks. Essentially, since Stranger Things Season 4 came out. The Netflix phenomenon that began in 2016 has swept entertainment by storm since its initial release, and has skyrocketed the aforementioned Kate Bush track to heights of which it hadn’t ever seen, even during its initial 1980’s … Continue reading The Beauty of Stranger Things 4/4: “Kate Bush in the Charts?”