Editor Xin Yi Wang reviews Alexander Payne’s recent venture into sci-fi comedy. The concept of Downsizing is intriguing. An original premise about shrinking communities in …
‘Downsizing’ Review
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‘The Mercy’ Review
Pihla Pekkarinen reviews James Marsh’s take on a fascinating true story. Director James Marsh (The Theory of Everything) is well-versed in the biopic. Subject Donald …
‘Coco’ Review
Chloe Woods watches Pixar’s colourful new feature. Full confession: it took genuine effort not to break into embarrassing sobs in the middle of the (fairly …
PODCAST: Weekly News Round-Up & ‘Phantom Thread’
(Illustration: Bendik Kaltenborn for The New Yorker) On the latest episode of our podcast, Milo and Lorcan discuss the past week’s film news highlights and …
‘Hostiles’ Review
Liam Donovan examines Scott Cooper’s gritty Western. In Scott Cooper’s latest film, the gruelling western Hostiles, two former foes are asked to put their differences aside …
VLOG: How To Make The Clementine Cake From ‘The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty’
In the first edition of our brand new FilmSoc Vlog, we re-create the iconic clementine cake from The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
Opinion: ‘Wind River’ is sexism dressed up in fantastic film making
Maeve Allen interprets the gender politics of Taylor Sheridan’s latest release. While Wind River’s stunning setting in Wyoming snow provides the dramatic landscape for a …
Mizoguchi for Her: Woman in ‘The Life of Oharu’
Milo Garner takes a look at the celebrated Japanese director’s feminist legacy. Kenji Mizoguchi, born in 1898, was a giant of Japanese cinema. Active from …
PODCAST: Oscar Nominations & 3 Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
In our latest episode, Maria and Ivan react to Oscar nominations (how do they compare to Ivan and Calvin’s predictions from last time??) and discuss …
‘Journey’s End’ Review
Bori Bernát watches Saul Dibb’s star-studded war film. Although the audience is always keen to see a new war movie, filmmakers nowadays struggle to bring …