In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, governments all over the world – including the UK – have urged those who can to stay at home. This newfound plethora of time […]
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Cinema and the City: Our Hometowns on Screen
There is an intimate relationship between cinema and the city. While urban environments possess ample potential for exploring space on screen, the intangible aspects of these places – identity, mood, […]
A Decade in: Films
A selection of our writers take a look at the films that shaped them, and the world of film, this decade. Waltz with Bashir (2008) Never has an anti-war film […]
8 Reasons You Should Be Watching ‘Russian Doll’
Alex Dewing recaps the new original Netflix series. Only a few months into 2019, Netflix released the show Russian Doll and immediately set the bar higher for every Netflix original […]
2018 in Television: A Round-Up
The FilmSoc team looks back at some of 2018’s prominent TV shows, some latest seasons and some new underrated releases. There is no skirting around the fact that we are […]
A Back-To-School Film For Every Type of UCL Student
Welcome (back) to UCL! Maria Düster curates a list of back-to-school films for every taste. For The Fresher: Monsters University (2013) Heartwarming and funny, this prequel to Monsters Inc. follows […]
Ten Perfect Shots From The Grand Budapest Hotel
Editor In Chief Xinyi Wang looks back at Wes Anderson’s iconic aesthetic in his much loved 2014 adventure comedy. It is a justified statement, to believe that Wes Anderson is […]
A Cinematic Thrifting Guide for London
Emma Davis compiles a handy guide for your cinematic expenses in London Town. Welcome to London, one of the most expensive cities to live in but nonetheless an incredible cultural […]
An Introduction to Bollywood: 15 Essential Films to Watch
Ivan Nagar curates a personal must-watch list. Time and time again, people have asked me for Bollywood recommendations. This is not a simple task – a lot of great Bollywood […]
14 ‘Striking’ Films To Watch This Month
Emma Davis curates a list of films about university life and industrial action in the spirit of the USS strike. For the past two weeks, universities all over the country […]