Instead of living out my very own rom-com without the rom, I rewatched my favourites and wondered how much better they would be if they were a little bit more diverse. Okay… diverse at all.
Read More
It's easy to think that maybe there haven't been any good female directors. Perhaps, women just aren't as good as men. But actually, female directors have been making films since the very early days of cinema. To celebrate their achievements this women's history month, here are five of my favourite films directed by women, with movies for every mood!
Read More
Jamie Robson is an award-winning European actor whose films have premiered at the likes of TIFF and BFI whilst garnering nominations at festivals including Raindance and Sundance. Not only an actor, Jamie has writing and producing credits under his belt and is seen as one of the pioneers of the British Weird Wave, a new genre of film that many believe is a reaction to Brexit.
Read More
In real interviews with Ted Bundy, and indeed with Charles Sobhraj, the sense of self-mythologising is sickening. These men see themselves as fascinating, enigmatic characters. True crime dramas run the risk of presenting them as such.
Read More
Our inescapable yearning for a future that we cannot quite have is being reflected more and more in our treatment of older actors still working today. There is an increasing desire to see trends, performances and genres that have lost prominence within Hollywood, reflected in popular films emerging on streaming sites nowadays.
Read More
There’s noticeable irony in a film called “Titan” killing the thing that created it. At least there is for all the Greek mythology fans out there. Just how can one little animated movie have severed a limb of the mighty multimedia conglomerate? How can 20th Century Fox Animation have been kneecapped by a film that was only 90 minutes?
Read More
Owen and George are the writers and creators behind Square, a new Bristol-based drama which follows four young people and deals with themes of mental health, university, sexuality and left-wing activism in the city. We spoke with Owen and George about what their influences are, why they chose to depict left-wing activism in television and why their drama will never be preachy!
Read More
The silver screen and its accompanying audial experience has walked a long road on its journey from the 1890s. Gone are the days of the tinny piano tunes that would warble throughout the theatre, providing some remote semblance of tone to the silent dramas unfolding on screen. Here to stay are the conscientiously cultivated fruits of a craft that existed long before the moving picture.
Read More
From music videos to documentaries, from short films to spoken-word pieces, Michael Jenkins knows a lot about the film industry. The owner of two production companies in Bristol, one of which he co-owns with Somina Fombo, he works hard to promote untold stories and give a step up to those breaking into the film industry from underrepresented backgrounds.
Read More
Netflix originals have only existed for seven years, but in this time have become some of the most watched and talked about shows out there, particularly since 2016. Yet, in the last year the service has been criticised for the kinds of shows that seem to disappear quicker than any other: primarily shows written by women, for women.
Read More
The Archers is is marketed as a simple contemporary drama full of ordinary country rural folk, and between the jam making, lambing and village fetes – The Archers has become a regular stalwart in so many homes across the UK, and is one of the most downloaded radio programmes on BBC Sounds and boasts over five million listeners.
Read More
I hope this has helped you find your next flick to sit down and watch and a reminder that you shouldn’t feel guilty about having a duvet day, have one now, I dare you!
Read More
Today, the Everyday Magazine has selected for you the 5 Movies to avoid during Covid and you know what? These aren’t the only ones, but it’s a good start. Get pen and paper ready and why not sit down and expand the list yourselves?
Read More
From a very young age, film and television was my escape. On a beautiful summer’s day when other normal children were climbing trees and scraping their knees, I preferred to draw the living room curtains, sit my chair as close to the TV as possible and watch film after film after film. Although I now have a chronic Vitamin D deficiency from the lack of sunlight, this continues to be one of my favourite pass times
Read More
Ella is an incredible filmmaker hailing from London. At the age of 19, she has received national praise for her short film, Faulty Roots, which was released this year. A strong mental health advocate, Ella deals with prevalent, but often forgotten about, themes in the majority of her work. We catch up with her to discuss her production company, her other films that are in the pipeline and her film that has just been picked up for a feature!
Read More
I could be wrong here, but sometimes I just want to watch TV, without thinking about choosing what to pick and working out what I fancy watching. Me and decisions? Haha, fat chance of that happening! My fellow Libras reading will 100% get me on this.
Read More
This train of high-quality Netflix originals is showing no sign of stopping. With the recent release of His House to critical acclaim, and the acquisition of Zendaya’s new black and white romance project Malcom and Marie for $30 million, the trend only seems to be gaining momentum.
Read More
There is a light at the end of the tunnel in the form of FilmBath, the week-long film festival returns from the 11th - 16th December, showcasing some of the newest, cultural releases.
Read More
If you’ve ever come away from a film, and it’s so life-affirming, bittersweet, and creates an oh-my-god-this-is-me moment, then it’s likely to be a coming of age film.
Read More