A tense depiction of societies collapse, the destruction of technology and the human instinct to survive. Leave the World Behind (2023) is a stressful thriller that tempts you with details on every corner, inching you closer to the answers whilst leaving you in the abyss. With a strong cast and incredible camera work, this film is a feast for the eyes. Every scene is shot with a careful eye and attention to detail, using all camera angles and elements to indulge audiences in

Discover Cardiff Animation Nights and Support Recognised Welsh Animation Published in Cardiff Life Magazine Edition 278 Cardiff is a hub for creativity, producing a variety of content made by Welsh and Wales based artists in our talent-filled capital. From feature films to leading television series’ Cardiff always has a new venture to discover, like Cardiff Animation Nights. Founded in 2014 by award-winning animator and director, Lauren Orme who later co-developed the Cardiff

17-year-old Jamie comes face-to-face with the masked maniac and accidentally time-travels back to 1987, when the original murders took place. Having to navigate the unfamiliar culture from the past, Jamie teams up with her teenage mother to take down the psycho and stop him from killer again in the present. Blumhouse Productions’ Totally Killer (2023) doesn’t reinvent the horror comedy genre, it plays safe and delivers a familiar narrative to those we’ve all seen before. Simi

Published by: The Film Magazine | Disney 100 Week | 12.10.2023 Who could have predicted the sheer brilliance and originality that bursts out of a movie which stars a rodent with dreams of becoming a chef? If you’re yet to see the masterpiece that is Ratatouille (2007), the premise will seem entirely bizarre, but in that lies the answer to this Pixar release's global success. Today Disney’s Pixar is a household name and a critically acclaimed company, back in 2007 the studio h

Retired widow Nancy Stokes hires a good-looking young sex worker called Leo Grande, in the hope of enjoying a night of pleasure and self-discovery after an unfulfilling married life. Seeing Emma Thompson in this style of movie was truly refreshing, she appeared to be free and open with her body and it felt like a personal achievement for her as an actress. In regard to the film, it was a slow burner, the characters were very fun to watch develop and both core characters went

Bobby is a neurotic podcast host who convinces himself he is happy with his single life and mindless tinder dates. That soon changes when he meets Aaron, the two men are drawn to each other despite their efforts not to be. They decide to give in to their emotions and vulnerabilities and explore something resembling a commitment. I’ve heard endless positivity surrounding this film and was expecting a hilariously, unapologetically engaging romance but instead, I was met with a

Published in Cardiff Life Magazine Edition 276 | pg. 19 Bloody Murder, Outlandish Comedy and Beautiful Welsh Landscapes! Wolf (2023) results in a bizarre blend of genre and atmosphere but the outcome must be seen! Wolf (2023), a newly released BBC limited series that you can sink your teeth into. With six episodes available to watch, this gruesome murder mystery layers suspense with each moment. Adapted and created by Megan Gallagher, Wolf (2023) begins with a dual narrative

Rachel Zegler’s Snow White To Be Shelved Indefinitely? Disney’s Snow White Remake (2024) The film on everybody’s lips is none other than Disney’s newly reimagined Snow White. Sadly, this film is the talk of the town for all the wrong reasons. The sense of growing resentment towards the upcoming 2024 Snow White has gotten even louder since David Hand, who happens to be the son of one of the directors of the 1937 animated classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, spoke out. Hand

It is always a special experience to see Roald Dahl’s legacy thriving and flourishing on screen. His stories are forever young and timeless, it makes me happy to know children still want to watch his movies and Hollywood still wants to make them. In saying that, I am biased and I tried my hardest whilst watching this film not to compare to the classic 1996 adaption of Matilda but alas, I couldn’t help myself. Although this film uses songs and original story moments from the s

Run Rabbit Run is a psychological thriller with a number of compelling moments but as a whole, this film is rather unoriginal and somewhat threadbare. Typical ghost story tropes were used throughout which left little to the imagination, I could predict the sinister ending from the first moment we met these characters. There is no doubt this film is executed well, directed and filmed with precision but nonetheless, these elements didn’t distract from the minimal and enigmatic

Step Brothers is a goofy comedy which delivers some of the most slapstick and overtly ridiculous displays of humour. The films central storyline is hilarious, following the surreal lives of Brennan and Dale who are forced to get alone with one another. The story is strong but in reality, this film would be nothing without the presence of Ferrell and Riley, the two actors in the core roles completely dominate this film and make it the comedy classic it is today. Ferrell and Ri

JoJo Rabbit is a brilliant example of genius filmmaking, not being afraid to approach a certain topic through the lens of satire and comedy yet displaying the upmost respect and intelligence on said topic. JoJo Rabbit from the outside is simply a war movie but once you start watching you realise it is so much more than that. Centred around young JoJo who is conflicted about his place in the world as a Hitler Youth cadet. This film was brought to life from the brilliant mind o