“Then I defy the gods”: A Review of Christopher Nolan’s Iteration of The Odyssey.
“It makes sense that Christopher Nolan would choose The Odyssey as his first feature length to be shot entirely on 70mm IMAX film, as this large and imposing format deserves a monumental story to display its capabilities”.
Fionn discusses “The Odyssesy”.
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The Odyssey: Nolan’s Hope for the Future
“Nolan’s commitment to practical filmmaking is not just a refreshing stance in an industry eager to offload creative work to AI, its proof that filmmaking at this scale, which creates hundreds of jobs, is still possible and profitable without sacrificing artistry.”
Amy discusses the latest from Christopher Nolan, “The Odyssesy”.
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“Rosebush Pruning” and its Beautiful Decay
“Aïnouz demonstrates a clear and richly articulated vision that aligns closely with the film’s conceptual framework. Through a deliberate use of iconography, costume design, and a consistent colour palette dominated by deep, blood-red tones, he constructs a world that feels suspended in time, burdened by grief from the outset.”
Michael reviews Karim Aïnouz’s “Rosebush Pruning”.
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The Most Awkward Dinner Party of the Year — The Invite Review
“…the film remains visually dynamic. Angela and Joe’s apartment becomes almost an extension of Angela herself; warm and inviting when moments of genuine connection emerge, yet increasingly claustrophobic as conversations spiral into confrontation.”
Lauren discusses Olivia Wilde’s newest directorial credit, “The Invite”.
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Interview with IMLÉ
This week Adelaide talks with Irish- language music collective IMLÉ about their music writing process, members of the group, and having their songs used in Netflix TV series.
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“Obvi, we’re the ladies”: A Retrospect on Lena Dunham’s ‘Girls’.
“In keeping with the tradition of the myriad of other great American comedy series of the naughties, the show creates no false illusions about its characters by shrouding them in a layer of charm and likeability, nor does it attempt to sanitise them or make them alluring whatsoever…”
Fionn discusses Lena Dunham’s “Girls”.
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Interview with Orchid Feeder
Orchid Feeder discuss their music and longevity as a band that started as supporting session musicians and quickly developed into one of Dublin’s most exciting punk groups.
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Depicting Post-Natal Depression – Die My Love
“Rather than employing conventional storytelling, the film acts as an extensive study of the female soul in the turbulent period of early motherhood. A topic that is heavily tabooed and misconceived, yet to which Die My Love does justice.”
Zuzana discusses the themes of “Die My Love”.
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This Book Is Hell — Katabasis Review
“Kuang tries to lean into the tension of Alice being a woman in an intensely patriarchal, masculine field in the ‘80s, and the varied, complicated responses women can have to that kind of environment… in Katabasis it just doesn’t play. The issue is that the readers have no sympathy for Alice. She chases the most punishing professor, renowned for his poor treatment of students, particularly beautiful young women who fit Alice’s aesthetic profile…”
This week Caroline discusses R.F. Kuang’s latest book, Katabasis.
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Be My Romcom — People We Meet on Vacation Review
“In the modern film industry that often struggles with lighting and which pursues millennial grey as a colour palette, PWMOV is kaleidoscopic. The movie is alive with colour, every scene popping off the screen. The score is also excellently curated, as it perfectly aligns with the emotional resonance of each scene. Paula Abdul’s ‘Forever Your Girl’ will take its place in romcom music history, alongside “Everlasting Love” and “You’re So Vain”.”
Caroline dives into Brett Haley’s People We Meet on Vacation.
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