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Broker Review: Intimate and ultimately very human

11th March 2023

Broker stands tall as a poignant and beautiful addition to Hirokazu Kore-eda’s filmography. “Thank you for being born.” It’s a simple yet beautiful line, especially considering its context in Hirokazu Kore-eda’s newest film, Broker. Who would have thought that a film about traffickers trying to sell a baby would be one of the most heartwarming ...


Nosferatu: the first vampire film

29th October 2022

In honour of its 100th anniversary, Sam Mutch explores the creation and legacy of German horror classic Nosferatu. When you think of a classic horror film, what comes to mind? Some of the most common answers include The Shining (1980), The Exorcist (1973), and Psycho (1960). But, nestled amongst the greatest horror films of all ...


Review: Decision to leave

26th October 2022

Both a romance and a detective thriller, Decision to Leave is one of the best movies of the year. Decision to Leave‘s cinema showing opens with a message from director Park Chan-wook, speaking directly to the audience. He details that his film will be both a murder mystery and a romance, and hopes we enjoy ...


Review: Don’t Worry Darling

14th October 2022

Style over substance: naïve ambition blinds Wilde’s sophomore effort. It’s always an interesting, albeit rare occurrence, when a film’s controversies completely overshadow any discussions about the film itself. The negative press prior to the release of Don’t Worry Darling was so widespread that it reached the realm of mythology (no, Harry Styles did not spit ...