Essays

100 Years of ‘The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari’ – Is It Still Significant?

Posted on February 25, 2020May 6, 2024 by Jacob Davis

Famed German Expressionism horror-thriller ‘The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari’ turns 100 years old in 2020, but is it still relevant? Jacob Davis explores Germany’s first massively popular German export here.

No, You Are: Deconstructing Dinesh D’Souza’s Interview with Richard Spencer

Posted on February 24, 2020June 22, 2020 by Jacob Davis

Dinesh D’Souza and Richard Spencer walk into a sit-down interview on right wing American politics. Jacob Davis deconstructs ‘The Death of A Nation’ here.

A Brief History of the Director’s Cut

Posted on February 21, 2020May 6, 2024 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

From the Ridley Scott’s Director’s Cut of ‘Blade Runner’ to Peter Jackson’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ extended editions and right through to the Snyder Cut of ‘Justice League’ – the history of the director’s cut as presented by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

How Cathy Yan’s ‘Birds of Prey’ Reawakens the Ethos of the Riot Grrrl

Posted on February 20, 2020September 19, 2021 by Leoni Horton

‘That girl thinks she’s the Queen of the neighbourhood, I got news for you, she is!’ – How Cathy Yan’s ‘Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey’ embraces the Riot Grrrl ethos in its fresh attempts to validate female anger. Article by Leoni Horton.

10 Years of Shutter Island – Flawless Directorial Command and Mental Health Examination

Posted on February 16, 2020July 15, 2020 by Beth Sawdon

Released 10 years ago (2010), Martin Scorsese’s ‘Shutter Island’ has taken on a life of its own to remain a relevant and enticing masterpiece from one of cinema’s greatest. Beth Sawdon explores…

The Streaming Romance: Reception and Perception in Modern Moviestaying

Posted on February 13, 2020April 15, 2024 by Jacob Davis

Jacob Davis looks at 5 Netflix rom-coms with noticeable disparities between their critic and audience scores to decipher why those disparities exist and hopefully lend a helping hand on which one/s to watch.

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Why Parasite’s Oscars Dominance Matters

Posted on February 11, 2020February 27, 2023 by Jacob Davis

‘Parasite winning, and winning so big, shows that maybe barriers are being broken down’. Jacob Davis on why ‘Parasite’ winning big at the Oscars 2020 matters.

From ‘Foreign Language’ To ‘International Feature’: Why A Change In Name Isn’t Enough

Posted on February 5, 2020March 14, 2021 by Sophie Butcher

The Oscars have renamed their ‘Best Foreign Language Film’ category ‘Best International Feature Film’ in the name of inclusivity – but, as Sophie Butcher discusses, this alone is not enough to improve recognition for world cinema.

Could ‘Frozen II’ Win Best Original Song? – Oscars 2020

Posted on February 4, 2020June 22, 2020 by Guest

“in the final “Into the unknown” in the chorus, [Elsa] goes so far past the safe notes, way into the enchanted forest. Here the chorus acts as a microcosm for the whole narrative.” – Sophie Cook on why “Into the Uknown” should win Best Original Song at the 2020 Oscars.

In Defence of The Academy – A Sarcastic Address of the Controversy Surrounding The Oscars

Posted on February 3, 2020June 22, 2020 by Joseph Wade

For close to a century, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has been a pillar of open-mindedness and has set benchmarks for inclusion. This article celebrates their otherworldly knowledge and passion that totally isn’t bought or the source of controversy.

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