film Archives – The College View

Religious devotion leads to sinister behaviour in the star studded film The Devil All the Time

September 22, 2020

The Devil All The Time delves deep into Christian Ohio between the 1940s, and 60s. It explores the fascinating intensity of extreme devotion to God – which inevitably transpires as self-defeating.

Anelka: Mistunderstood lacks the depth and drama needed for documentary filmmaking

September 22, 2020

Anelka: Misunderstood, released on Netflix, strives to paint a picture of a humble human being shunned by the football world. It instead offers basic insights into a pretty ordinary career for a top footballer by

The Kissing Booth franchise tops Netflix charts after the release of the sequel

August 25, 2020

The Kissing Booth, in all its cringe-worthy glory, is a film we love to hate. Two years on, The Kissing Booth 2 sets the perfect example that the apple certainly doesn’t fall far from the

Hamilton musical premieres on Disney+

July 21, 2020

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Hamilton’ aired on Disney+ this month, with the streaming platform removing their free trial deal ahead of the Broadway hits’ premiere.

How our film choices can make us better allies for the BLM movement

June 21, 2020

The global response to the Black Lives Matter (BLM) Movement has led to a thorough investigation of Hollywood in its portrayal of black people in popular culture.

The hidden gems of Korean cinema

April 21, 2020

Sean Power looks at the best unknown Korean films.

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.

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”.

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.

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.

The Irishman brings back the days of gangster cinema

November 27, 2019

The Irishman is an ageing mafia drama that has become much loved among critics for its acting and directing but mainly for what the film represents.

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.

Lig do scíth, le do thoil!

October 30, 2019

Cúpla nód chun suaimhneas intinne a fháil, bain sult.

Maleficent takes the tale of sleeping beauty to new heights

October 30, 2019

Following the age old trope, fairytales tend to end on a great high or a great low.

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.”

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.