Shakespeare and the screen
“The ongoing challenges facing filmmakers who tackle Shakespearean tragedies are ever-present”: April Howard explores the value of adapting Shakespeare to the screen.
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Film & TV
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Euphoria: an effective portrayal of adolescence?
“It is a beautiful show to watch in which everything is calculated, from costumes to music”: Alisha Tait explores the themes present in ‘Euphoria’.
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Review: The Tourist
“The series tries too hard to be original”: Ellen Fasham is sceptical about the BBC’s latest drama, ‘The Tourist’.
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Review: The Lost Daughter
“Maggie Gyllenhaal’s screenwriting captures the nuances of guilt and shame”: Lydia Bennett is enthralled by ‘The Lost Daughter’.
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Review: The simple magic of Disney’s Encanto
“An appreciation for the artistic and cultural legacy of the country is woven into the fabric of the film” Lara Moamar delves into Disney’s latest hit animation, exploring its depictions of Columbia, intergenerational trauma, and cultural authenticity.
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Review: Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts
‘It felt as though I had grown up with Harry, Ron, and Hermione, and whenever I felt lonely or sad, it made sense to turn to them.’ – Ruhee Parelkar offers a beautifully nostalgic review of the 20th Anniversary reunion of the cast of Harry Potter.
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Is the Academy relevant in 2022?
Freya Williams assesses the role and relevance of the Academy going into 2022.
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The Andrew Garfield Renaissance
“It really does seem clear how the hype for Andrew Garfield never really went away”: Nicholas Lemieux looks back at Andrew Garfield’s career.
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Review: ‘Don’t Look Up’
“Promises viewers a watch that won’t disappoint”: Grace Wakefield reviews Netflix’s recent release, ‘Don’t Look Up’.
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Ask The Reader: 2021’s Stand-out film releases
“The film acted as the perfect form of escapism, something that has become increasingly valuable over the course of the pandemic.” – Film and TV’s contributors take a look at the stand-out film releases of 2021.
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