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Outgrowing the teen trope

In film characterisation today, art mimicking reality is not the desired outcome. Instead, art is used as a catalyst for wider representation, to inspire us to reflect on ourselves, to be better.

McQueen Review – “an example of masterful documentary film-making”

Ian Bonhôte's creation celebrates McQueen’s legacy as a skilled artist and visionary

Daniel Craig and the rescue of James Bond

Daniel Craig’s tenure as James Bond began with Casino Royale, and the highly successful 2006 blockbuster proved a fitting starting point for the ‘Blonde...

Disabled characters must no longer be the villains

The representation of disfigurement needs to continue in a way that will do members of the disabled community justice

Student film shows us a new side of Oxford

The OUFF summer showcase shows us the skill and imagination of Oxford’s own

What to expect on a student film set

A student set is an exciting and inspiring place to be

The Flick review – ‘a little theatrical masterpiece’

Flick is an exceptional production that brings a thin script to vivid life

Lady Bird paints a perfect picture of female adolescence

Exploring Greta Gerwig’s stunning directorial debut

Jubilee review – ‘Funny, self-referential, and visually exciting’

Bertie Harrison-Broninski finds this adaptation of Derek Jarman's original film is a show one that he might be proud of

The Shape of Water – an odd romance makes perfect sense

Jonnie Barrow finds many parallels to modern issues despite The Shape of Water's period setting

Withnail and I was a buddy comedy unlike any other

An old cult film showing in Cowley proves to be more sadly relevant to the student experience than expected

So bad it’s good: appreciating the joys of cinematic mediocrity

Our absurd obsession with terrible movies

Let’s talk about: mental health on screen

Despite improvements, the romanticisation of mental health issues persists

The Twilight Zone – ‘dizzyingly strange’

The Almeida’s adaptation of the hit TV show is baffling and brilliant in equal measure, writes John Livesey

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