The student newspaper of Imperial College London
The student newspaper of Imperial College London
Keep the Cat Free
Section Editor: Oliver Weir
The film section covers new film releases, classic film recommendations and industry trends
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 now.]
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.
Film editor Oliver Weir discusses the Best Picture nominee "Minari". The latest work by Lee Isaac Chung (director of the fabulous "Munyurangabo" (2007)), Minari follows the Yi family as they start from scratch, having moved from bustling California to the forests of rural Arkansas.
Film contributor Eva Borras reviews the 2020 American thriller "Black Bear", starring Aubrey Plaza, Christopher Abbott, and Sarah Gadon.
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 Best Editing and Best Sound, this is not a film you'll want to miss.
'Cherry'—led by Tom Holland in his most demanding role—recounts five tumultuous years in a young man's life, whether it's young love or crippling addiction, prison life or the brutality of war. 'Cherry' has so far divided audiences with its showy (and often irregular) visual style. Film Editor Oliver Weir reviews this latest feature from the Russo brothers, which is streaming on Apple TV+ now.
Film contributor Eva Borras takes a look at the latest Netflix original feature 'Moxie': a story of high schoolers rebelling against attitudes in their school that have gone unchallenged for too long—directed and starring Amy Poehler.
In honour of the late Cicely Tyson, film contributor Eva Borras takes a look back at one of the star's most iconic roles
Rosamund Pike stars as the legal guardian shark, Marla Grayson, defrauding rich elderly wards by forced guardianships. A new potential ward captures Marla's attention, but is she just a vulnerable old lady, and is the opportunity just too good to be true? Eva Borras reviews this new Amazon Prime feature.
Film editor Oliver Weir takes a look at two new films streaming on MUBI now. The first: a delightfully wild new film by Guy Maddin; and the second: a new short by John Smith that looks at life at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Film Editor Oliver Weir reviews Jack Stauber's new short film 'OPAL', available to watch for free on Youtube and Adult Swim.
Are you in the mood for love, but find yourself stuck in lockdown this Valentine's day? Film contributor Eva Borras has just the romantic trilogy for you—Richard Linklater's magnum opus: the 'Before' trilogy. Throughout each film Linklater explores the nuances of love and heartbreak through Jesse and Celine's relationship, which is wrapped up in the passion of an early romance and the heart-rending unpredictability of circumstance.
Film editor Oliver Weir reviews Netflix's biggest release so far this year: 'Malcolm and Marie'. Directed by Sam Levinson—of HBO series 'Euphoria' fame—Malcolm and Marie is a well-acted tantrum whose titular relationship is a tiring mess of toxicity, and whose attempts at film criticism come across as petulant and insincere.
Film contributor Eva Borras reviews 'Blackbird'—an American remake of the 2014 Danish film ‘Silent Heart’ that was released last September but is now streaming on Amazon Prime. Students can get a free 6 month trial of Amazon prime An emotional, character-driven drama with a focus on family, very poignant in these current times
Last December two different genre movies with Meryl Streep as the main character came out. In ‘The Prom’, Streep plays an attention-seeking, extroverted singer and dancer—very much in contrast to her role as a quiet, reserved writer in ‘Let them all talk’.
Film Editor Oliver Weir reviews Emerald Fennell's debut feature film 'Promising Young Woman'—a story of a woman's revenge against a society unwilling to listen to those most in need of support.
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