As many of us learned first-hand during the lockdown months, sadness is one of the most … Inside Out and the importance of sadnessRead more
Analysis
“Just listen to me”: Pontypool, and the virus of ideology
Forget the thinly veiled misogyny of the traditional romcoms haunting the airwaves at this time of … “Just listen to me”: Pontypool, and the virus of ideologyRead more
The top 10 films on Indy Film Library in 2020
2020 was a year of extraordinary challenges, but also one which has emphasised the importance of … The top 10 films on Indy Film Library in 2020Read more
The Thing who cancelled Christmas
John Carpenter’s The Thing is an obvious choice for Christmas viewing. It has snow. What do … The Thing who cancelled ChristmasRead more
“Ho-Ho-Ho”: How Die Hard became a Holiday institution
In the three decades since its release, Die Hard has become an essential part of many … “Ho-Ho-Ho”: How Die Hard became a Holiday institutionRead more
Five anti-Christmas films to help maintain your seasonal sanity
It’s… that time again. Even amid the deepest recession since the Second World War, during a … Five anti-Christmas films to help maintain your seasonal sanityRead more
“Go to your grave”: The Lobster, and how coupling props up our failed system
The Lobster is part of a transformation which is possibly less believable than the transplanting of … “Go to your grave”: The Lobster, and how coupling props up our failed systemRead more
Indy film industry sees $3 billion fall in box office takings
Independent films took a share of around 11% of the global box office in 2019, however … Indy film industry sees $3 billion fall in box office takingsRead more
Perpetrator Trauma in Mainstream Films
Committing horrendous acts of abuse has severe psychological impacts on the perpetrators as well as the … Perpetrator Trauma in Mainstream FilmsRead more
The Questionable Talents of Mr. Ripley: A Legacy of Hollywood Queerbaiting
When The Talented Mr. Ripley first graced cinemas two decades ago, more cautious studio executives would … The Questionable Talents of Mr. Ripley: A Legacy of Hollywood QueerbaitingRead more