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Brighton on Film
Putting a Brighton-spin on all things film.


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.

Fraser Simpson
I saw 56 films in cinemas in 2025. Here's the best and worst of them
Unsurprisingly, given the kinds of features I write on this site, I like films. So much so that at least half of the work I did for my degree has something to do with films, especially my 5,000-word dissertation, which I wrote on the state of independent cinemas in the UK. I also like going to the cinema, it's still my preferred way to watch films, and as long as there is a cinema in my local area, I will likely keep going there a good few times a month. Inspired by someone's

Fraser Simpson


Avatar - The Visually Spectacular Multi-Billion Dollar Enigma
James Cameron's Avatar remains visually stunning, yet a fascinatingly average film to have the title of the highest-grossing film of all time.

Fraser Simpson
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I saw 56 films in cinemas in 2025. Here's the best and worst of them
Unsurprisingly, given the kinds of features I write on this site, I like films. So much so that at least half of the work I did for my degree has something to do with films, especially my 5,000-word dissertation, which I wrote on the state of independent cinemas in the UK. I also like going to the cinema, it's still my preferred way to watch films, and as long as there is a cinema in my local area, I will likely keep going there a good few times a month. Inspired by someone's
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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
Oct 30, 20253 min read
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Brighton cinema closes for nearly a month
One of Brighton's most popular cinema venues will be closed for nearly a month due to ongoing building repairs. Due to ongoing building...
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Interview: Cinematographer Ben Cole
How one man used his pre-existing career experience to propel him forward. Ben Cole never aspired to be a cinematographer. As a child, he...
Jan 20, 20244 min read
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The Room 20th Anniversary Retrospective
Unintentional comedy gold never felt this funny, especially with a cast member in attendance. Where to start with a film as infamous as...
Jan 20, 20242 min read
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Festival Spotlight: CINECITY Brighton Film Festival
Tim Brown's work in keeping this festival ongoing is commendable. How has he done it? Film festivals are often important and...
Jan 19, 20243 min read
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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...
Jan 2, 20244 min read
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