Mia Iseult Murray

Its hyper-stylisation and over-performance can easily deter: this is not a film for everyone. But for those who it hits right, the glamorous world of Poor Things can offer a shining beacon of what it means to learn, to be taught, to explore the world and to explore yourself.

By Mia Iseult Murray, Second Year, Chemistry (Trigger Warning - This article discusses Nazism, anti-Semitism, sexual abuse and violence). Film, as an expansion of art, is a medium whereby freedom and imagination are invariably evoked. Time and time again filmmaking has been utilised in the critique of  Western disenchantment  - political disillusionment and social class disparity to name just two.

By Sofia Webster, Co-Deputy Film and TV Editor On the first day of 2024, Attenborough and the Giant Sea Monster premiered on BBC One, receiving positive reviews across many platforms. The Guardian gave it a 5-star review, calling it 'possibly the most deeply joyous show ever made'. This documentary highlights the joy of discovery and how someone like Attenborough, a beloved and knowledgeable naturalist, can still be introduced to an unknown species – even at 97 years old.