Orla Newstead

Izzy Rodney Art can be such an amazing thing. Whether that be in television, film, books, or paintings, they are masterpieces that have the ability to transform lives. With art having millions of interpretations, art can be considered as something that is very personal and subjective to each person....

Ellie Goodson With the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II, many of us have been thinking about the 70-year legacy of Her Majesty, and how she and her family had shaped the public consciousness. From drama series like The Crown to comedies that can hit a nerve like The...

It has been reported that Netflix is considering pivoting its all-at-once release strategy for top titles to a once a week release strategy, akin to other streaming services and traditional TV.  Ed Farley considers why both strategies can be successful, and how they benefit streamers and audiences alike....

It is not very often that a movie generates a multitude of media storms before it even hits theatres, but this can certainly be said of Olivia Wilde’s Don’t Worry Darling. Set for UK cinema release on the 23rd of September, Don’t Worry Darling is Wilde’s second endeavour in...

Orla Newstead Enemies to lovers: it’s a tale we all know well. The boy meets the girl, the girl hates the boy, then by some miracle they fall in love and a happily ever after ensues. In a new series for Impact examining popular tropes in film and TV,...

With the buzz surrounding the impending release of Don’t Worry Darling, Harry Styles’ lead acting debut, and the announcement that Ariana Grande is to play Glinda in the long-awaited Wicked film adaptation, it seems that singers are keen to foray into the world of acting, especially following the success...

Ed Farley Following his article on the Cancellation of DC’s Batgirl film, Ed Farley delves deeper into the ramifications of losing digital content, and how these ramifications draw parallels to the history of film. Streaming services. I’ve spoken about them a lot. The joys of having hundreds of titles...