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1st Oct 2021Discover stories from this section and more in the list of contents
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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
News
Union Council unanimously votes to support staff strikes
The Union Council has unanimously voted to pass a motion supporting the Joint Trade Unions’ industrial action. The Joint Trade Unions (JTU), which represents all three of Imperial’s recognised labour unions, obtained a six-month striking mandate in September. Members of each union had independently voted for strike action following
Environment
Chaplaincy garden revived by RE:GEN
RE:GEN, a student-run campaign that aims to improve green spaces at Imperial, has proved a real success through its renovation of the Chaplaincy Gardens. Emilio Garcia Padron, a former part-time master’s student at Imperial, pursued this interest by growing RE:GEN with support from Nico Henry, who is
Environment
A tale of dire wolves and ferrets
On the ethics of cloning for conservation.
Editorial
A strange investigation, but not an isolated case
Reflections on the Agarthan affair.