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‘El Conde’ Review: Amusing Vampire Satire Flies Too Close To The Sun
The central idea posed by El Conde (2023), the latest work by Chilean director Pablo LarraÃn, reads almost like an insane conspiracy...
David Sheldon
Sep 30, 20234 min read


‘Food Coop’: The More Palatable Side Of Food Shopping
In early 2019, Donald Trump hosted a dinner at the White House for the Clemson Tigers college football team after they won the national...
OisÃn McGilloway
Sep 15, 20234 min read


'Dazed and Confused' At 30: Linklater’s Masterpiece Is As Relevant As Ever
As the summer comes to an end and the new academic year begins, what better film to mark the occasion than Richard Linklater’s 1993...
Ellis Riverol
Sep 13, 20233 min read


'The Blue Rose' Review: More Parody Than Pastiche
I adore Twin Peaks. I know that is, at least in film student circles, a passé statement. But the dark charm of David Lynch and Mark...
Barney Nuttall
Sep 5, 20233 min read


‘Barbie’ Review: Barbie Girl Finds Out Life Is Not So Fantastic
With the build-up of ingenious marketing and an impressive cast, people have flooded the cinemas in pink to celebrate this cinematic...
Ariana Nazir
Aug 17, 20234 min read


Akkoub Thieves: The Relationship Between Food and Politics in 'Foragers' and 'Soup Over Bethlehem'
As a Palestinian living in London, I am always excited to hear about events that share and spotlight Palestine’s identity. Last Sunday, I...
Carina Najia
Aug 10, 20233 min read


'Come Back Anytime' Review: A Freshly-Served Documentary On Life, Love And Noodles
A real feast for the eyes, John Daschbach's Come Back Anytime (2021) is a beautiful documentary that consistently delivers the goods with...
Sam Taunton
Jul 28, 20233 min read


'Eat the Screen' Season At Barbican Cinema: A Feast For The Eyes
Barbican Cinema launched their latest hand-curated season at the start of July with ‘Eat the Screen: Films to Feed Conversations About...
OisÃn McGilloway
Jul 25, 20233 min read


In Conversation With Patrice Robinson, Curator of 'Currents' At Barbican Cinema
Patrice Robinson, curator of the ‘Snapshots: Caribbean Cinema Up Close’ season at Barbican Cinema, sits opposite me. Her warm and...
Sheba Kayley
Jul 22, 20233 min read


From Dream House to the Big Screen: Barbie’s Impact on the Fashion World and Everything Pink!
From pink buses, pink billboards and pink landmarks, Barbie has once again taken over the world. The famous Mattel doll, who has received...

Megan Shears
Jul 20, 20234 min read
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