Film Archives – The College View

Hollywood gets the female glow up right at last

December 11, 2019

Brittany Runs a Marathon is perhaps the most neglected movie of the year. While the title is quite simplistic in nature, the story line is anything but.

Klaus is a heartwarming Christmas film with a lot to say

December 11, 2019

Klaus is a heartwarming animated Christmas movie for the entire family to enjoy. Released as a Netflix original movie, Klaus gives a new take on the origin of Santa Claus, exploring valuable lessons of love, happiness, grief and compassion.

The magic is still alive in Disney’s Frozen II

December 11, 2019

Frozen II had big shoes to fill following its release in November. The first Frozen film was released in 2013, grossing $1.27 billion, making it the most successful and biggest animated film of all time. Six years on from the “Let It Go” music machine and Olaf plush toys are still being sold worldwide.

Let it Snow this Christmas with Netflix’s latest holiday film

November 27, 2019

Let It Snow premiered on Netflix on November 8th and was looking to cause a snowstorm in the hearts of hopeless romantics.

It’s just a bunch of Hocus Pocus

October 30, 2019

As the evenings grow darker, and colder, there’s one thing on everyone’s mind – snuggling up with a hot chocolate, and a Halloween movie to ring in the season.

A new Joker takes the stage

October 16, 2019

In one pivotal climactic scene of Todd Phillips’ Joker – likely the most intensely debated film of 2019 – Joaquin Phoenix’s mentally ill Arthur Fleck announces that “this isn’t about politics. I’m not political.”

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood highlights Tarantino’s ability to stay relevant with modern audiences

October 2, 2019

“The theme of the underdog taking down evil has been previously explored before by Tarantino, such as in Inglorious Basterds or Django Unchained”

The latest trend of live-action remakes

April 17, 2019

The current trend works in a similar way by taking tales as old as time which will appeal not only to children, but also a generation of adults with a specific, nostalgic connection to one version.

There’s a new Joker in town

April 17, 2019

Ironically because of Suicide Squad, the character of the Joker has become, well, a bit of a joke. For those whose brains have been fried by the ironic ‘Gamer Joker’ meme, it’s going to be really hard to take this movie seriously even if it’s better than the previous movie from the DC universe.

‘Us’ highlights the continuing power of Peele

April 3, 2019

Peele’s first film was smarter and more shocking but ‘Us’ has more character. Each person’s backstory is explored to a certain level and everyone has their own unique quirks.

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.