Film Archives – The College View

The hidden gems of Korean cinema

April 21, 2020

Sean Power looks at the best unknown Korean films.

Disney+ has arrived in Ireland

April 13, 2020

Amongst many people, there is a strong sense of nostalgia associated with Disney. Scores of forgotten gems reappear whilst scrolling aimlessly

The best music documentaries to watch during isolation

March 30, 2020

Self isolation can get boring quickly but with streamiing platforms such as Netflix and Amazon prime, there are a lot of great options for music fans. Whether you want to watch Beyoncé’s concert from bed

Take caution when watching Contagion amid pandemic

March 30, 2020

The 2011 film has become extremely popular since the Coronavirus outbreak, climbing back up the iTunes charts this month to reach one of the top ten positions.

All the Bright Places is both heartbreaking and heartwarming all at once

March 16, 2020

All the Bright Places captivates viewers with its portrayal of a heartbreaking love story.

The Invisible Man is an unnerving and captivating reimagination

March 16, 2020

Based on the 1897 novel of the same name by H.G. Wells, this contemporary adaptation fits into the suspense and thriller category more so than its sci-fi original.

Netflix shows we lost to the algorithm

March 16, 2020

Netflix algorithms have the miraculous ability to predict what we want to watch. Re-occurring themes in what we choose to watch has a ripple effect on what the streaming service will then recommend. And for the most part, they get it right.

The Lighthouse draws a fine line between sanity and madness

March 16, 2020

Robert Pattinson delivers an extraordinary portrayal of madness in one of his most challenging roles to date: that of Ephraim Winslow in Robert Eggers’ “The Lighthouse”.

Harley Quinn returns to the big screen with Birds of Prey

March 2, 2020

Good guy films are officially out the window after DC’s spin off, “Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey”.

Parasite offers a roller coaster insight into the world of subtitled film

March 2, 2020

Bong Joon-ho’s four time Oscar winning satirical comedy, “Parasite” is a modern masterpiece that mirrors something similar to a Shakespearean tragedy.

The truth about Who Killed Malcom X

February 17, 2020

The assassination of Malcolm X, has long drawn suspicion from numerous quarters, and that suspicion is only heightened by the release of the new six-part documentary series directed by Rachel Dretzin and Phil Bertelsen titled “Who Killed Malcolm X”.

Adam Sandler embraces the hustle in Uncut Gems

February 17, 2020

An Adam Sandler movie has no right to be this good. But then again, this isn’t an ordinary Adam Sandler movie.

Little Women brings a classic tale to a modern audience

February 5, 2020

Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women” is one of the few novels written by a female author, featuring female protagonists that has stood the test of time.

The 92nd Academy Awards

February 5, 2020

Every January, film lovers across the world wait in eager anticipation for the release of the Academy Awards nomination lists. This year the lists were released on Monday, January 13th, leaving millions across the world eager to watch the red carpet get rolled out for the prestigious awards ceremony which will take place on Sunday, February 9th.

1917 takes the cinematic portrayal of war to new heights

February 5, 2020

Despite the popular aphorism that war never changes, cinematic portrayals of war vary greatly in consistency.

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.