Author: Scarlett Sangster


  • Alan Rickman: Our best-loved British actor

    Alan Rickman, one of the most loved British actors of our age, globally adored for his contribution to the world of film and theatre, has reportedly died today aged 69 after a silent battle with cancer. Famous for roles as diverse as the aloof Colonel Brandon in an adaptation of Austin’s classic Sense and Sensibility to […]

  • Music Video Review: Taylor Swift – ‘Out of the Woods’

    Scarlett reviews the mesmerising new video from Taylor Swift.

  • Review: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2

    The grand, much anticipated finale to the Hunger Games franchise is a little disappointing, says Scarlett Sangster.

  • Notes on News: In defence of Taylor Swift’s ‘Wildest Dreams’ video

    Writer Scarlett argues in defence of Taylor Swift and defies the argument that her latest video exploits colonialism.

  • A new era of Wildest Dreams

    Our favourite pop starlet is growing up – and so are her music videos. Scarlett examines the changes in cinematography and storytelling capturing our wildest dreams.

  • Review: Paper Towns

    John Green’s latest is an uplifting treat for teens everywhere, says Scarlett Sangster.

  • Film round-up: 20/04/2015 – 26/04/2015

    This week’s round-up is what we’ve all been waiting for: the long awaited Avenger’s sequel The Age of Ultron is finally upon us.

  • Film round-up: 06/04/2015 – 12/04/2015

    This week’s film round-up includes Lost River, written and directed by Ryan Gosling.

  • Film round-up: 23/03/2015 – 29/03/2015

    This week’s film round-up sees the release of the new adaptation of Cinderella, starring Cate Blanchett.

  • Film round-up: 09/03/2015 – 15/03/2015

    The week’s film round-up sees the Liam Neeson-starring Run All Night released.

  • Film round-up: 23/02/2015 – 01/03/2015

    This week’s round-up sees the release of the sequel of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, starring Judi Dench and Maggie Smith.

  • Film round-up: 09/02/2015 – 15/02/2015

    This week’s round-up sees the release of the highly-anticapated (and already controversial) Fifty Shades of Grey.

  • Film round-up: 26/01/2015 – 01/02/2015

    January 2015 is set for a spectacular finale – be sure not to miss the fireworks!

  • Film round-up: 19/01/2015-25/01/2015

    This week’s round-up includes A Most Violent Year and Mortdecai.