The Substance- Film Review
“This film captures some truly repulsive moments with its striking imagery and invasive sound design… the aesthetics of the film are a real treat for body horror fans.”
Amy Bogue gives us a review of horror film The Substance.
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Poorly Chosen Narratives- Chevalier Review
“The more interesting parts of Joseph Bologne’s life, his role in the French revolution despite being a nobleman, are left to be epilogue to the hour and forty-minute feature. The audience is instead met with a drab love story between the Chevalier and the quaint singer, Marie-Josephine de Montalembert.”
Adelaide talks about 2022 film, Chevalier.
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The Best Seasonal Watches
Adelaide gives a quick breakdown of some of her favourite shows and films to watch each season.
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How to Continue a Franchise- Alien: Romulus Review
“Alien: Romulus is rife with hints and clear indicators of where the story is going but as a fan of the films, I found that these were not met with sighs from over predictability, instead they drew out excitement for where I knew the film was going to go.”
Adelaide reviews the latest instalment in the Alien franchise, Alien: Romulus
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A Return to Adventure- Riddle Of Fire Review
“The kids are bad-mouthed and snarky, many of the adults have a childlike dopiness. It makes for an equal playing field when the kids inevitably try get their own back on the so-called “woodsy bastards” for wronging the Three Immortal Reptiles.”
Adelaide reviews Weston Razooli’s Riddle of Fire.
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Heading West- Achill Island Film Festival 2024
See what Emma and Adelaide got up to on their trip to Achill Island for it’s third annual Film Festival!
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The Achill Island Film Festival 2024 Presents: All Politics is Local
In Irish politics, ‘If you’re hungry enough, you’ll dig up the tar on the road with your teeth to get a vote.’ Unbelievably, your running partner poses a greater threat than the other parties, and the most thrilling and devastating competition arises from this internal rivalry.
This week, Emma takes a look at All Politics is Local which was showcased at the Achill Island Film Festival 2024
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Tennis as the Vehicle for Passion and Homoeroticism – Challengers
“You’re placed in the motive and reasoning for this film: tennis. It essentially feels like the three of them are having a threesome on the court.”
Hannah delves into the use of sport as an extension of passion in interpersonal relationships in Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers.
“Back to Black” – The Biopic That No, No, Nobody Wanted
This week Emma takes a look at Sarah Taylor-Johnson’s controversial biopic dedicated to Amy Winehouse “Back to Black” and the issues within the biopic genre.
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Stunted Sincerity- Why Won’t Awards Shows Reward Stunt Work?
“Whether the goal was to have a stab at subtle consumerism or to truly honour stunt work, it came across as the former and lost all sincerity because of this.”
Adelaide talks about why this years segment on stunt work at the Oscars was a tasteless snub to those in stunts.
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