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Pitch Perfect Movies Ranked

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Guest

The three movies from the Pitch Perfect series Ranked (from worst to best) in terms of enjoyment, artistic credibility and audience perception, by Emma Kershaw.

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Baz Luhrmann’s Iconic Postmodern Trilogy: An Exploration

Posted on January 14, 2020June 22, 2020 by Guest

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.

Cats (2019) Review

Posted on December 29, 2019June 22, 2020 by Pagan Carruthers

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.

Rocketman – Analysis of the Movie, the Biopic, the Musical

Posted on June 30, 2019May 18, 2020 by Beth Sawdon

With Dexter Fletcher’s new biographical drama, we catch a glimpse of Elton John’s rock n’ roll lifestyle. Beth Sawdon explores this in her special feature on ‘Rocketman’ (2019).

The Worst Show – A Historian’s Account of The Greatest Showman’s Problematic Retelling of History

Posted on December 12, 2018February 29, 2020 by Darcy Rae

“It’s not hard in this day and age to get your facts right and do some research.” – a historian’s account of The Greatest Showman’s problematic retelling of history (by Darcy Rae).

Singin’ in the Rain (1952) Review

Posted on January 16, 2017February 29, 2020 by Francesca Amalie Militello

Take a look back at one of Hollywood’s most classical musicals, ‘Singin’ in the Rain’, starring Gene Kelly and the recently deceased Debbie Reynolds, in Francesca Militello’s review.