The Hunger Games concludes with the second part of Mockingjay and shows the final clash between The Capitol and the Rebels. Peeta has been rescued from The Capitol, but he has been brainwashed, leading to him harbouring a bloodlust against Katniss. The war has swung in the Rebels’ favour and the Capitol is about to […]
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The Hunger Games Retrospective: Mockingjay – Part One
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay saw a big change in story, setting, and aesthetic as it turned the series from a Young Adult Dystopia to a war story. Katniss has been extracted from the Third Quarter Quill and taken to the secretive District 13. Peeta has been taken captive by The Capitol and District 12 has been […]
The Hunger Games Retrospective: Catching Fire
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire was the second film in the original Hunger Games series. It is seen as the best film but does it live up to that reputation? Despite winning the Hunger Games, Katniss and Peeta are facing scrutiny from President Snow. Violence and disorder are spreading across Panem and Snow threatens to kill Katniss’ family […]
Asteroid City Review
Wes Anderson is a filmmaker known for his signature visual style and whimsical tone. He takes his directional traits to the sci-fi genre with Asteroid City. In 1955 a group of assorted people arrive in a small desert city. This includes war photographer Augie Steenbeck (John Schwartzman) and his 14-year-old son Woodrow (Jake Ryan), famous […]
The Batman Review
Batman is one of the most enduring superheroes, having a legacy of over 80 years. Robert Pattinson is the latest actor to take on the role with Matt Reeves putting his own spin on the franchise. Bruce Wayne (Pattinson) has been Batman for two years. Gotham is still a crime-infested hellhole and plagued with social […]
Pop Culture Maniacs Podcast #29: No Time to Die Review (Spoiler-Filled)
Kieran Freemantle and Jean Henegan talk about the latest Bond film, No Time to Die
No Time to Die Review
After 15 years and five films, Daniel Craig’s tenure as James Bond has come to an end. His last film, No Time to Die is set to be a film that will cause debate for years to come. No Time to Die picks up five years after Spectre left off. Bond has gone into retirement, living a quiet life in […]
Bondathon: Quantum of Solace
Following on from the success of Casino Royale (2006), EON Productions rushed through the follow-up, Quantum of Solace. Quantum of Solace picks up where Casino Royale left off, with Bond capturing Mr. White (Jesper Christensen) and taking him to be questioned by M. Mr. White was able to escape because his organisation has people everywhere. Bond must investigate this mysterious organisation […]
Bondathon: Casino Royale (2006)
Following on from the big sci-fi spectacle that was Die Another Day, Casino Royale (2006) was proof the franchise has the ability to reinvent itself. The franchise went from one of the worst films to one of the best. James Bond has been promoted to a Double-0. On his first mission Bond is tasked with capturing a bombmaker […]
Rick and Morty – The Old Man and the Seat Review
“The Old Man and the Seat” sees a rare triple story in Rick and Morty with Earth falling into chaos when Rick goes on a personal mission. Rick has hired a new intern to handle his menial tasks. The intern just has one drawback: he’s not allowed to make an App. It’s an order Jerry ignores when […]