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Shōgun: A Review So Far.
By Sienna Thompson, Film and TV Social Media Editor Set in Japan in the year 1600, we witness Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) fight for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him. However, tensions further arise as John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis), a risk-taking English sailor, ends up shipwrecked in a nearby fishing village. FX clearly took extra measures to ensure this show was historically accurate.
Madame Web: camp charm cannot save Marvel's latest experiment in mediocrity
By William Budd, Fourth Year, Film and TV Female led superhero blockbusters deserve better, or is this the sorry state of a dying genre? Re-enter the world of Sony’s trite Spiderman extended universe, where Cassie Webb (played by an uncharismatic Dakota Johnson) discovers her powerful physic abilities while reconciling her past, to save three ingénue Spider-Women yet to discover their powers. This entry is objectively bad, but there’s some fun to be had when viewed through a camp lens.
One Day: a coming of age romantic comedy for those who crave epic love
Whilst the tv show echoes the 2011 film adaptation (including the posters) and may feel unnecessary for the previous audience, this series is for those who want more: more Tilly, more Ian, more of their lives and of course more Em and Dex. By Gabriella Adaway, First Year, Theatre and Performance Studies Love, friendship and not getting things quite right– Netflix's One Day doesn’t fall short when creating an all-around sublime series, taken David Nicholls 2009 novel.
'It's time to take the right steps forward': in conversation with the cast of Boarders
By Arron Kennon, Film & TV Editor Welcome to the uproarious world of Boarders, a dynamic and captivating series that seamlessly blends high-energy comedy with poignant coming-of-age drama. Set against the backdrop of the British public school system, Boarders chronicles the adventures of five exceptionally talented black inner-city teenagers: Jaheim (Josh Teduku), Leah (Jodie Campbell), Omar (Myles Kamwendo), Toby (Sekou Diaby), and Femi (Aruna Jalloh).
Bob Marley: One Love review: a weak portrayal of a great artist's life
By Sienna Thompson, Co-Deputy Film and TV Editor Leading the musical biopic genre of 2024, Bob Marley: One Love depicts the life and musical career of reggae sensation Bob Marley (Kingsley Ben-Adir) as he attempts to unite a politically conflicted Jamaica through the peace and love illustrated in his songs. I appreciated the context via the montage that portrayed the civil conflict in Jamaica after independence was obtained.
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes review
By Sienna Thompson, Film & TV Digital Editor After an eight-year gap from the last film, fans have been enthusiastic for the next instalment of The Hunger Games to come out, and with Suzanne Collins publishing The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes in 2020 there has been anticipation for the trilogy’s prequel to hit the big screen. After three years of waiting, they finally got it.
Air perfectly depicts the Michael Jordan/Nike relationship, whilst purposefully keeping the focus away from Jordan
By Sienna Thompson, Second Year, English In the midst of biopics and sport related films being released, another has been added to the mix. Air (2023) tells the story of Sonny Vaccaro (Matt Damon) and the sports company Nike pursuing rookie basketball player Michael Jordan to create a collaboration that later would revolutionise the sporting and fashion world.
You Season 4: Part Two closes a rollercoaster season with a final plot twist
By Sienna Thompson, Second Year, English The second and final part of You (2018-) season four has dropped, and I can safely say it landed with a bang. This was a rollercoaster of emotions from start to finish, with so many twists and loops for our infamous serial killer protagonist Joe Goldberg.
Creed III changes direction tackling darker themes and chilling violence
By Sienna Thompson, English, Second Year The third instalment in the Creed (2015- ) film series has hit cinemas after a five year wait. However, have too many changes been made this time around? And should this mark the end of the famous boxing series? Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) has retired from boxing, ready to focus on his family and to build up Delphi gyms with the new generation of boxers.
You Season Four: Part One sets up a deliciously entertaining murder mystery
By Sienna Thompson, Second Year, English The return of the infamous Joe Goldberg has made its way back to Netflix user's screens as we dive into a fourth season of the obsessive, hopeless romantic, serial killing book lover. But for this season, we’ll have to wait to see it in two parts… Season Four of YOU (2018-) follows up with Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) as he leaves the United States in the perusal of Marienne (Tati Gabrielle) throughout Europe.
Ginny and Georgia is back for a second season - cringes and all
By Sienna Thompson, Second year, English Season Two of Ginny and Georgia (2021-)has finally hit Netflix’s screen. It is undoubtedly one of the more anticipated releases after it gained a massive following in the 2021 lockdown and blew up online. The show’s slightly cringe-worthy but loveable characters returned for a second season as they navigate life in Wellsbury.
'Violent Night' is a new, gruesome and refreshing take on Santa
By Sienna Thompson, English, Second year Not feeling satisfied with all the sentimental, heart-warming, and cosy Christmas films out there? Looking for something more action-packed, funny, maybe even a little dark whilst still retaining the festive spirit? I have good news. Violent Night (2022) is a dark comedy meets Christmas film that will leave you in stitches with David Harbour’s performance as the drunken, grumpy, and kick-ass Santa.
Disenchanted fails to live up to the charm of the original
By Sienna Thompson, Second Year, English The long-awaited sequel to Disney’s Enchanted (2007) has finally hit Disney+ for all to watch and for many this is a monumental occasion. However, has the magic of the first film worn off? And was the making of it necessary at all? Enchanted was one of my favourite films when I was younger, so I wanted the sequel to live up to the brilliance of the original.
Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes approaches the events with sensitivity and authenticity
By Sienna Thompson, Second Year, English Released only a few weeks after Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022), Netflix returns with its third instalment of the Conversations with a Killer (2019-)docuseries, this timefeaturing Jeffrey Dahmer. Whilst the crime fiction series has faced serious backlash from the media, this docuseries has promising features to finally give light to the victims’ stories.
Netflix's Cobra Kai is Beginning to Outstay its Welcome
By Sienna Thompson, Second Year, English Netflix has graced our screens with the fifth season of Cobra Kai: the sequel series to the Karate Kid film tetralogy (1984-1994). However, has this season surpassed the honeymoon stage of the series’ nostalgic plot and characters? This season sees the Cobra Kai dojo under the control of Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith), who becomes more menacing and like a cult leader than ever.
Top Gun: Maverick flies back to the big screen and lands on top at the international box office
By Sienna Thompson, First Year, English Literature Good Morning Aviators! One of the most beloved 80s films has come back with a bang, which I believe is worth flying to the top of best films this year. Not to mention that this film holds the best box office opening for Tom Cruise, soaring over $100 million USD in its opening weekend alone.
Moon Knight's season finale sets high hopes for its second season
By Sienna Thompson, First Year, English Literature One of Marvel’s most complex, and first Egyptian-cultured, series has reached its first season finale, ending on an extremely high note. From its epic fight scenes and bickering DID personalities to fights between Egyptian gods the size of pyramids, this series has been filled to the brim with different genres. It is safe to say that this is now one of my favourite MCU plots, and the anticipation for its upcoming second season is sky-high.
The Lost City brings much needed comedy to the action-packed adventure genre
By Sienna Thompson, First Year, English Literature If you’ve ever wondered what Sandra Bullock would look like in a purple sequin jumpsuit, kidnapped and taken to a Caribbean jungle, while being pushed in a wheelbarrow by Brad Pitt and Channing Tatum as explosions go off in the background- then do I have the perfect film for you. The Lost City follows Loretta (Sandra Bullock), a witty and intelligent romance author who is grieving the death of her archaeologist husband.
Is Marvel's latest film Morbius deserving of all the hate it's getting?
By Sienna Thompson, First Year, English Literature Marvel’s highly anticipated Morbius landed on the big screen this Friday. Many viewers left the cinema feeling disappointed, unfulfilled, and downright angry that their beloved studio associated itself with what some see as, ‘a let-down’ of a Marvel film. However, is Morbius receiving more hate than it deserves?
Marvel's Moon Knight's first episode shows a promising start for the series
By Sienna Thompson, First Year, English Literature The long-awaited Marvel series Moon Knight has finally landed on Disney+, with its first episode going out with a bang amongst die-hard Marvel fans that had been highly awaiting the Egyptian mercenary’s appearance on the big screen. Viewers follow the timid, lonely Londoner Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac) and his odd sleeping routine.
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