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Brighton on Film
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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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
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Cinema Spotlight: Seaford Community Cinema
The trials, tribulations and success stories of community cinema To the average cinemagoer, a cinema might not seem that complicated a...
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