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

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

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…

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The Streaming Romance: Reception and Perception in Modern Moviestaying

The Streaming Romance: Reception and Perception in Modern Moviestaying

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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The Alternative Oscars – Selecting 2020’s Best Non-Nominees

The Alternative Oscars – Selecting 2020’s Best Non-Nominees

Who would be nominated in each of the major categories at the 2020 Oscars if the current nominees were ineligible?

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2020 Oscars Best Picture Nominees Ranked

2020 Oscars Best Picture Nominees Ranked

The 9 nominees for the 2020 Oscar for Best Picture ranked from worst to best, by Joseph Wade.

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

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

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.

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If The Oscars Had A “Most Extraordinary Overall Output” Acting Award

If The Oscars Had A “Most Extraordinary Overall Output” Acting Award

Which 5 actors would be deserved to be nominated if The Oscars judged actors on their overall output from the past year?

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Ravished by Romance – Before Sunrise’s Antithetical Approach to Love

Ravished by Romance – Before Sunrise’s Antithetical Approach to Love

After a quarter of a century on the big screen, why does Richard Linklater’s seminal romantic piece ‘Before Sunrise’ still resonate with audiences? Joseph Wade explores.

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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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