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

A reunion between two estranged sisters gets cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for...

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

Promised as a love letter to classic silent movies, Fool’s Paradise instead attempts to bring modern humour to a timeless style of comedy, with little success. A down-on-his-luck publicist discovers a former mental health patient who looks just like a misbehaving movie star. He soon becomes an unlikely celebrity when he gets thrown into the bright lights and behind-the-scenes bustle of Hollywood. What felt like a disjointed arrangement of sketches, this film lacked any substa

When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits with an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill and high-stakes party...

Otis along with the other Moordale High transfers try to navigate their way through a new school environment. Otis attempts to establish...

T.I.M (2023) Showcasing the fears of modern society, what lengths will we continue to stride until we realise AI and advanced...

Although I truly embrace the intentions of this series and understand is popularity, I found its second season to be filled with too much...

Mission Impossible is a staple piece of cinema, these films showcase the endless limits of filmmaking and how incredibly fearless and...

The story veers sharply between being deeply tragic, romantic and intensely violent. Bones and All (2023) is a completely barbaric...