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Putting a Brighton-spin on all things film.


Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem and 25 Years of Daft Punk's Discovery
Poster for Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem. It's no secret that Daft Punk is my favourite musical artist of all time. They've been my most-listened-to artist on Spotify for 5 years straight at this point, and while it was a shame to only get into them after their break-up in 2021, it might've been a blessing in disguise. TRON: Legacy, as much as the film itself is a middling cocktail of mediocrity for the most part, will always be in my memory for introd

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Hummingbird - When Jason Statham Tried Something Slightly Different
Hummingbird may look like just another standard Jason Statham film, but it turns out to be surprisingly decent, with one of Statham's best performances. Theatrical Release Poster for Hummingbird. Photo Credit: Lionsgate Jason Statham films are the equivalent of ordering from your favourite takeaway. The quality's consistently good, there are no surprises, and while you know there are likely better restaurants to get a takeaway from, you feel a sense of loyalty to this one. Ho

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Avatar: The Way of Water - Second Verse, Same Visual Spectacle As The First
James Cameron's sequel to the highest-grossing film ever is frustratingly simple at times, yet it enhances the original's foundations for a visually stunning experience.

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The Transporter - When Statham Fever Took Off
Its action may appear rough in a post-John Wick era, but The Transporter highlights Jason Statham's talent as an action star, and here's why the film contributed to his rise as one of the most successful actors in the industry. Theatrical release poster for The Transporter. Photo: 20th Century Fox Before becoming one of the film industry’s most bankable stars, Jason Statham was about to go somewhere. Best known in 2002 for his supporting turns in the Guy Ritchie-directed “Loc
Nov 5, 20254 min read


CINECITY returns for its 23rd iteration - all you need to know.
Brighton's biggest film festival returns this week for its 23rd iteration. CINECITY, the Brighton Film Festival, will feature early screenings, short films and documentaries across various independent venues in Brighton and Lewes, including the Duke of York's and Dukes at Komedia Picturehouses and the Depot. The festival will take place over an extended period of 18 days, compared to 10 days in previous iterations, following feedback from cinemagoers. The festival, co-founded
Oct 30, 20253 min read


TRON: Ares - Third Times The Boring Same
It may feature an excellent Nine Inch Nails score, but TRON: Ares struggles in the same ways as its predecessors, and here's why it ends up being a forgettable borefest. Theatrical release poster for TRON: Ares. Photo: Walt Disney Pictures To be blunt, TRON has seemingly never worked in the medium of film, which is incredibly disappointing. TRON itself has an intriguing premise and setting, taking place within a series of digital virtual realities where computer programs exis
Oct 14, 20254 min read


Halloween III: Season of the Witch - When Halloween Wasn't Halloween
This unique entry in the Halloween series deserves recognition for its weirdness over 30 years on, and here's why. Halloween III's...
Oct 6, 20254 min read


Sunshine: When Genre Mixing Hampers Potential Greatness
Danny Boyle's Sunshine is an audiovisual feast for the ages, yet its foray into horror in its third act hampers its overall quality, and...
Sep 1, 20254 min read


In Time: Could Have Been Better, Should Have Been Better
Andrew Niccol's In Time is an average film with a premise that deserves a better film, and here's why the film shows the wasted potential...
Aug 18, 20254 min read
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