Fantasy Island (2020) Review

Fantasy Island (2020) Review

New Blumhouse fantasy-thriller-horror ‘Fantasy Island’ (2020) might be worth a watch if you’re a fan of Lucy Hale, but it won’t thrill fans of the genre quite like a ‘Get Out’. Sophie Cook reviews.

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High School Musical Trilogy Ranked

High School Musical Trilogy Ranked

The three Disney Channel original movies that came to define many a millennial’s tween years, and kick-start the careers of Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens, ranked from good to great by Emma Kershaw.

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The Identity Crisis of Hong Kong Cinema

The Identity Crisis of Hong Kong Cinema

How the films of the likes of John Woo and Wong Kar-wai have illustrated the identity crisis and cultural anxieties of Hong Kong during the state’s rich history of cinema.

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

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

“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.

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Pagan Carruthers’ 5 More of the Best Character Introductions in Movie History

Pagan Carruthers’ 5 More of the Best Character Introductions in Movie History

5 (more) of the Best Character Introductions in Movie History as chosen by Pagan Carruthers. Which Saoirse Ronan role/s made the list? Find out here.

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Baz Luhrmann’s Iconic Postmodern Trilogy: An Exploration

Baz Luhrmann’s Iconic Postmodern Trilogy: An Exploration

Baz Luhrmann exercises postmodernism in his work through his instantly recognisable work in adaptation and reimagining, including in his three most iconic pieces, a postmodern trilogy explored by Sophie Cook.

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Cats (2019) Review

Cats (2019) Review

The Tom Hooper directed adaptation of stage musical “Cats” is “cat-tastrophic” and “uncomfortable to say the least”. Pagan Carruthers reviews the film starring the likes of Taylor Swift.

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National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) Review

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) Review

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989), from screenwriter John Hughes and starring Chevy Chase, is “highly entertaining farce” according to Bradley Weir in his review.

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