This article looks at the legacy of Audrey Hepburn by talking about her early life, her work on and off-screen - with a large focus on her charity work with UNICEF, which many may not know about.
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In the wake of losing my best friend to cancer, I sought refuge in anime, where I discovered both solace and a sense of community. Your Lie in April helped me heal on my path to understanding loss.
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Over the years romantic comedies have earned a reputation for not being “serious” films. I truly believe that the romantic comedy is a notoriously difficult subgenre of film to nail. From having a sharp script to the perfect duo of actors, a lack in one area threatens to topple the entire film. Old Hollywood, the 80s, 90s, and even early 2000s saw the emergence of popular and now beloved rom-coms, but that success has seemingly diminished in recent years. Are we really in need of, as the internet has dubbed, a “rom-com renaissance”?
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Disney seems to be running out of original ideas, turning instead to remakes of established, well-known cartoons. Hate em or love em, one thing that remains undeniable is the creativity needed to update a beloved Disney film, particularly when it comes to the music. From The Lion King to Beauty and the Beast to most recently, The Little Mermaid here is why Disney remakes keep us coming back and how music is saving the films they come from.
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There have been some great (and not-so-great) film adaptations of books over the years. Some films are direct adaptations of the novels whereas others are loosely based on the original story. I have imagined some novels I have read recently almost in the style of a film and I have come to think that they would make amazing films. These are five books I would love to see adapted for the big screen.
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This article is giving a recap of the “main” awards at the 2023 Academy Awards as well as inputting my personal opinion on the outcome.
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This article looks at my favourite coming-of-age films I have seen so far in my life, why I like them so much, and why people should watch them.
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Relatively early in the year, we have a frontrunner for the biggest surprise hit of 2023. Puss in Boots, known to many as a sidekick to Shrek, is back, and he’s better than ever.
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2023 looks like it’s going to be another exciting year for film. From drama to comedy to comic book movies, there seems to be something for everybody to look forward to. So, looking to fill your watchlist with new releases? Look no further than this list!
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Through this essay, the author looked into brand new films with class warfare as the central theme, and asked himself whether this is truly the ultra-rich's flop era or if it is just another trend for the entertainment industry to capitalize on.
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Hey Upper East Siders, the Gossip Girl sequel is here for a second season. Here are the striking similarities and differences between the first season and the original 2007 series.
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Stanley Kubrick's The Shining (1980) has made its mark on film history as one of the best horror films of all time. From Kubrick's intense score, duality, and camera angles, he coined his aesthetic immediately. This aesthetic, mixed with typical horror conventions made this film the thesis of all horror films, as explored through Jordan Peele's Get Out.
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SNL is back! And everyone seems to have something to say about it. There have been some significant changes between seasons, namely the largest cast reshuffle in recent memory. But instead of fretting about all that, I suggest you cast your mind back to an era now illuminated by rose-coloured glasses. Ten years ago, Bill Hader, one of SNL’s most universally liked and independently successful cast members, was still doing his thing every Saturday night. Hader is a multi-hyphenate in every sense, but he is most revered for his accurate and offbeat impressions. Let’s take a look…
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Whimsical—an adjective used to describe something as “playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way.” Cinema has the powerful ability to capture our imaginations and bring the most beautiful, fantastical and strange things to life. This article lists a range of whimsical films that transport you into their unique and wondrous worlds (and no, they aren’t all Wes Anderson films).
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Fifteen years after its original release in 2007, I sat down to watch Paranormal Activity for the first time in honor of the spooky season. Expecting only to find jump scares and demonic activity, I instead found difficult but still relevant truths about fragility, toxicity, power, and the true nightmare of the male gaze.
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Not a fan of the blood and gore? Are you planning a spooky movie night with that friend who notoriously avoids horror movies? Maybe you just want something to put on in the background while you carve pumpkins or decorate cookies or whatever festive activities you have lined up. To ease into the Halloween spirit, here’s a selection to add to your watchlist. Keep in mind these aren’t necessarily kids films, but you’ll be able to sleep tight through All Hallows Eve while happily partaking in the wicked holiday.
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Don’t Worry Darling was entertaining at best, I hardly felt the need to check my phone or whisper to my friends on either side of me––it was the type of film where you didn’t want to go to the bathroom because you may miss something important. However, it was difficult to see who was there for the context of the story, or the drama. With the increase of publicity surrounding the story from the very beginning Olivia Wilde's sophomore directorial film proves that any press is good press.
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Originally published as a three-minute short film, Marcel the Shell took viewers by storm, amassing over thirty-two million views. This film grabbed the attention of children as well as adults, exploring young Marcel’s relationship with his grandmother after they were separated from their family. As dominant as the theme of family is, deeper connections between social media and the importance of loss are extremely relevant to this piece of cinema. Needless to say, I laughed, cried, and Marcel the Shell was my favorite movie of this year.
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Pete Davidson whirlwind aside, Bodies Bodies Bodies is set to become one of the biggest horror movies we’ve seen in a while. A hurricane party in a remote mansion, and an escalated parlor game. Sounds simple enough? When you consider a cast of the biggest up-and-coming talent of our generation, it has all the ingredients for a hit. Is it a bullseye or a regrettable attempt at appealing to the youth of today?
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The #gentleminion trend on social media, which showed teenagers dressed in suits attending the Minion movie, quickly made its mark around the world. Suddenly, people were getting kicked out of theatres for cheering too loud and distracting the target audience from watching the movie. But, were these teenagers actually there for the film? Or was it just another act of meme culture getting in the way of authenticity
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