By Kate Zaiceva “Love will lead you home” – this is the slogan of the film. And this is exactly what the story is about. Near Future, fifteen-year-old Daisy came from New York to London to visit her aunt and cousins. Suddenly she falls in love with her oldest cousin Eddie. However, there was a war, … Continue reading
By Yasmine Jackson By Yasmine Jackson Based on the international bestseller by Markus Zusak, The Book Thief tells the story of nine year old Liesel Meminger (Sophie Nélisse), a book-loving girl who is given up by her communist mother to foster parents in Nazi Germany. Nélisse brings an element of sweetness yet toughness to her … Continue reading
By Georgina Baker It’s the most anticipated film of the year, maybe even the decade. It’s the film everyone has been waiting for, and my gosh, didn’t they do well. With it’s all-star A-List cast, whether you’re a die-hard fan of the musical theatre show or new to the whole story, Tom Hooper’s cinematic recreation of … Continue reading
By Emmanuel Gogarty The movie Avengers Assemble is the long awaited superhero extravaganza, where several save-the-day-types join forces to fight against the film’s antagonist, Loki. Loki has stolen a mystical glowing blue cube which he hopes he can use to conquer the world. The heroes believe this cube is so powerful that even Loki will … Continue reading
By Tina Ledger The lead actress could barely read – the supporting actor was spotted in a bakery, never having acted before. These statements hardly raise high expectations, yet independent film maker Benh Zeitlin’s low budget fantasy drama Beasts of the Southern Wild finds itself among this years greatest blockbusters, nominated for Best Picture, Best … Continue reading
Tarantino doesn’t disappoint with his brutal Western masterpiece A review by Sarah-Jayne Kenny Quentin Tarantino isn’t one to shy away from controversy in his films, being notorious for including regular themes of extreme violence in his movies and for tackling tough topics of drugs, sex and even Nazi’s. However, his exploration of slavery in the … Continue reading
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