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Pablo Larrain’s unconventional yet brilliant Jackie is a biopic that feels incredibly relevant, thanks to the historical context of its release date.   Just over a week ago, Donald Trump became President of the United States of America, and one of the most noticeable offshoots of the event was...

Musicals are kind of like marmite: you either love them or hate them. Director Damien Chazelle most definitely belongs in the former category. Now, with the release of La La Land, he has managed to channel that infatuation into a truly unique film. Mia (Emma Stone), a struggling actress...

A good documentary has an interesting story, engaging visuals, and entertaining interviews – Fly: Journey to Frankfurt has it all, not to mention buckets of emotional impact.   It’s not a film you’re likely to have heard of, and it’s not up for any Oscars. But this independently-made documentary...

After one of the most polarising and scandalous elections in modern U.S. history, it was only a matter of time before the feelings of nostalgia for a more politically stable and idealistic time materialised into mainstream culture. Enter Netflix with Barry, a film centred around a young Barack Obama. In fact, with...

With Disney delivering consecutive Star Wars films two years in a row for the first time in history, I am certainly not complaining. The future is bright for the franchise and this is another shining example. After spending a substantial figure of $4 billion for Lucasfilm in 2012, Disney...

Ah, Star Wars is great, isn’t it? A New Hope (sorry purists, THAT’S what I’m calling it), The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi – classic films, one and all. The prequels were a bit shit though, weren’t they? Because who wants original storylines, new characters and a...

The global success of JK Rowling’s wizarding world of Harry Potter has provided her with the freedom to breathe new life into the franchise, transporting audience members effortlessly from Hogwarts to the wider world, which allows viewers to rediscover the magical appeal of spells, wizardry and, of course, fantastic...