Film Archives – The College View

Captain Marvel isn’t exactly marvellous

March 20, 2019

She doesn’t really have much motivation throughout the film. Her role is somewhat passive, with her story often pushed forward by external forces. She has this strange arc that involves something like inverse growth.

Louis Theroux tackles sexual assault on campus

March 20, 2019

He looks into whether investigations are overreaching in their power, as is claimed by the Trump administration as is soon to be changed.

Is Adam Sandler one of the best actors alive?

March 20, 2019

Although his name sits only at 49th place on BoxOfficeMojo’s list of the highest-grossing actors (the price of never starring in a superhero or sci-fi blockbuster, one reckons), there are few movie stars that have

Superhero films remain undefeated at the box office

March 6, 2019

Though the height of the popularity can decrease, there will always be people who love the stories and the characters and want to see them live on.

The serial flow of true crime documentaries

March 6, 2019

Similar to other entertainment media, there has been an emergence of fandom culture surrounding these Netflix series with people making memes & writing witty tweets about various developments in the cases, which only serve to further the desensitisation of violent crimes.

An ode to Stanley Donen

March 6, 2019

Funnily enough, although a legend, Donen had never won an Academy Award for any of his works. However, in 1998 he received a lifetime achievement “in appreciation of a body of work marked by grace, elegance, wit and visual innovation.”

The ‘superhero’ film that fails to break the Glass ceiling

February 20, 2019

The film centres on Bruce Willis and Samuel L Jackson’s characters from Unbreakable being institutionalised with James McAvoy’s character from Split, for displaying a disorder whereas they believe themselves to be superheroes.

Does Black Panther’s nomination lead to a new era for the Oscars?

February 6, 2019

all of its other nominations are in the technical categories, including production design, costume design, sound editing, showing an apparent lack of belief in Black Panther’s storyline and overall message.

What exactly is Oscarbait?

December 12, 2018

People love to hate the Oscars. And why shouldn’t they?

The best Christmas films to feel the festive spirit

December 12, 2018

Christmas movies are an essential part of the festive season and thankfully there’s no shortage of heart-warming films to put you in the mood.

You’re a nice one, Mr. Grinch

December 12, 2018

The Grinch is a lovable anti-hero compared to his successors in Illumination’s rendition of the classic Christmas film. The film opened in cinemas on November 9th and will run over the Christmas period. It was

Creating a good villain is no joking matter

December 12, 2018

“A protagonist and his story can only be as intellectually fascinating and emotionally compelling as the forces of antagonism make them” said Robert McKee, author and story-consultant.

Stan Lee’s legacy will live on

November 28, 2018

His cameos have become an iconic feature in Marvel movies, a feature that fans of the movies look out for. He has had some memorable lines such as “Are you Tony Stank?” in Captain America: Civil War (2016).

Widows, an empowering heist thriller

November 28, 2018

Police brutality and government corruption provide the backdrop to the drama, but it’s fundamentally an entertaining, fast-paced mainstream movie about a team of very cool women stealing a lot of money.

The Hate U Give tackles uncomfortable topics

November 28, 2018

This film is not an easy one to watch. Scenes of riots, funerals and protests looked authentic and were gut-wrenching to see. A credit to the cast, and Audrey Wells who adapted the book into it’s screenplay, for keeping scenes honest and painfully true.

The Crimes of Grindelwald, an underwhelming success

November 28, 2018

The series is hard to compare to its predecessor. JK Rowling is credited as the writer, and David Yates, who directed the final four Potter films, and the first Fantastic Beasts takes directorial reins. Obviously the source material is not at the same level, but this is still an enjoyable film regardless of its flaws.

Rami Malek’s performance will rock you, but the movie won’t

November 14, 2018

However, they could have portrayed them with more meaning and weight. Mercury didn’t wish to be remembered as the ‘poster boy’ for the AIDS crisis, but the sad fact is that a true queen, with impeccable talent was taken too soon.

Keeping the magic in children’s films alive, generation after generation

November 14, 2018

The attitude of inclusion and acceptance is growing internationally. The portrayal of these changing narratives can be seen in children’s films. The reason the quality of the stories did not deteriorate is because films still use the classic formula of good vs evil and other constant variables.

The wrath of Michael Myers, 40 years on

October 31, 2018

Halloween reminds audiences what a ruthless killer Myers really is, slaughtering anything that comes across his path. He is completely void of emotion, an unstoppable killing machine. This is the true terror of Michael Myers.

Welcome to the House of Horrors

October 31, 2018

The appeal of a horror movie is being afraid, and nothing is more frightening than the ‘monsters’ not actually being monsters, but rather, people.

The art of God-awful cinema

October 17, 2018

If one could compare (Tommy Wiseau) to anything, it would be a two-legged chihuahua. You can’t help but feel pity for the poor thing, yet you’re rooting for them all the same, because they’re trying.

Lady Gaga soars in A Star is Born

October 17, 2018

What truly elevates ASIB compared to its modern rivals is surprisingly simple. They casted people who could actually sing.

Review: A Simple Favour

October 17, 2018

The film is reminiscent of the thriller “Gone Girl” and has enough to fill viewers expectations. Emily won’t answer Stephanie’s calls or text messages so Stephanie takes to her blog to begin investigating Emily’s sudden disappearance.

Black 47 is the Irish action movie we’ve been waiting for

October 3, 2018

We root for our murderous hero throughout the movie as his actions are on the side of justice.

The rise and fall and rise again of musical film

October 3, 2018

Modern Western musical theatre emerged during the 19th century, but ground breaking
works such as Oklahoma! didn’t appear until the 20th Century. Some of the most famous
musicals throughout the decades that followed include West Side Story, Les Misérables, The
Phantom of the Opera and Wicked.