Set Zero: How do we make the film industry sustainable?
"The vast majority (70%) of fuel consumption is due to car journeys"
From Issue 1777
1st Oct 2021Discover stories from this section and more in the list of contents
Explore the editionRead more
A look at climate change films
Film Editor Eva Borras Paredes takes a look at what to watch when you want to learn a bit more about climate change
The Father ★★★★☆
With wins for both Florian Zeller and Anthony Hopkins for Adapted Screenplay and Actor in a Leading Role, The Father has solidified its place as one of 2021's best movies.
Red Moon Tide ★★★☆☆
Red Moon Tide is the latest feature by Galician director, screenwriter, and cinematographer Lois Patiño. A much-loved member of a rural fishing community has gone missing, and ever since his disappearance an immobilising curse has worked its way into each of the villagers.[Red Moon Tide is streaming on MUBI
Sound of Metal ★★★★☆
Film contributor Eva Borras reviews one of the most highly anticipated films of 2021, as well as one of the most critically acclaimed: The Sound of Metal. Having recently picked up Oscar nominations for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Original Screenplay, and winning the Oscar for
Books
The internet has broken reading
Over the summer I started reading Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture by Kyle Chayka. The book assesses how algorithms have skewed and skewered out culture. More on that in a future issue. Filterworld helped me create awareness about my existence as someone who has grown up with the internet as
Opinion
Imperial, Two Years After October 7
The Israeli and Palestinian societies at Imperial reflect on their experiences over the past two years.
Environment
250 connections between Imperial and fossil fuel companies
Imperial Climate Action compiled a database of ties between fossil fuel companies and the College
Science
Shell We Innovate?
Sea shells aren’t just waste or decoration: from biomaterials to construction, they offer serious opportunities in sustainability and innovation.