In Defence of Sofia Coppola
With the upcoming release of ‘Priscilla,’ the topic of Sofia Coppola graces the spotlight once again. Perhaps you are a sceptic, due to Coppola’s romanticisation of age gap relationships in ‘Lost in…
The Filmhouse can be saved, but it needs your help!
A year ago, our beloved Filmhouse was closed as its parent company, The Centre for the Moving Image (CMI), went into administration. It was also the home of the Edinburgh…
A Love Letter to F.R.I.E.N.D.S
For almost three decades, Friends has stood the test of time. The beloved sitcom is often underestimated; yet the recent tragic passing of Matthew Perry and the clear impact he has had…
Remembering Matthew Perry, 1969-2023
Amongst a talented ensemble, Friends’ youngest star — the actor and activist Matthew Perry, who has died at his Los Angeles home, aged 54 — was the first among equals.…
Awards Season 2023: What Films to Keep Your Eye on
As The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced their nominees for their 33rd Annual Gotham Awards, this year’s awards season has officially begun. Here are the most anticipated movies among…
Is Social Realism a Dead Genre?
Social realism is a gritty cinematic style which throws you right into the lives of ‘ordinary’ individuals. The tradition of social realism in film has been sustained since the early…
The anatomy of longing: my favourite film genre
We live in a world where constant stimulation exists at the tip of our fingers (provided said fingers are attached to a smartphone). Bored? Watch some Netflix. Don’t want to…
Wham! The unexpectedly thought-provoking tale of friendship and sacrifice
I turned on Netflix’s Wham! documentary with few expectations beyond a neon-themed nostalgic look at the rise of one of Britain’s most iconic pop duos. I was surprised, however, to…