Category: Film

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    Sam Pegg

    Review: Synchronic – Bleak And Inescapable But Compelling Piece of Sci-fi

    Often hard to pinpoint, Synchronic is a surprising sci-fi film that proves itself a lot smarter than its trailer lets on. Combining elements of psychological horror, gore, and a claustrophobic editing style, it blends into a remarkable piece of cinema that often left me without hope. While set in a reality we recognise, at the same time Synchronic is […]

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    Alice Fortt

    In Criticism: Star Wars: The Force Awakens

    Alice Fortt picks apart the nostalgia-fuelled reboot of the Star Wars franchise.

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    Jacob Hando

    Review: Blithe Spirit – The Epitome Of Remake Failure

    Jacob Hando scathingly reviews this remake of the 1945 adaptation of Noël Coward’s hit stage play.

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    Theo Smith

    The Edge’s Best Films of 2020

    With 2020 behind us, our writers look back on their top 10 films of the year!

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    Reece Beckett

    The Disturbing Trend of COVID Films

    Reece Beckett has a look at the developing trend of films heavily inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic

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    Reece Beckett

    Review: Pieces of a Woman – Promising But Mediocre Drama On Childbirth

    Reese Beckett reviews Vanessa Kirby’s bid for awards nominations in this promising but mediocre drama.

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    Elizabeth Sorrell

    “I think we need to wonder how Wales is represented, it’s a bit of a closed network”: In Conversation with Director of Bitter Sky, Joseph Ollman

    Elizabeth Sorrell interviews the director of Bitter Sky about this new film, as well as his relationship with Welsh film.

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    Katie Evans

    Favourite Comfort Films

    Our writers offer up a selection of films which provide them comforting viewing in light of a having uncomfortable year.

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    Jacob Hando

    Review: Soul – Astonishing Animation About Life And Our Purpose

    Jacob Hando reviews Pixar’s much anticipated release from acclaimed director Pete Docter.

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    Jacob Hando

    John Williams’ Power in Film

    Slade, Wham and Michael Bublé are undisputed classics, but for a curveball choice for one of Christmas’ best musicians, look no further than John Williams. One of the defining figures of musical scores in cinematic history, Williams’ heavily orchestral music is a nostalgic and triumphant blast for many, but where has the festive association come […]

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    Katie Evans

    Review: Come Away – A Misguided Retelling of the Classic Tales

    Katie Evans gives her verdict on this peculiar reimagining on both J.M.Barrie and Lewis Carroll’s beloved characters.

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    Becky Davies

    “Grab your camera, grab some mates, and go and do something”: An interview with Silent Night director Will Thorne

    Becky Davies interviews the director of Silent Night, Will Thorne.

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    Katie Evans

    Actor in Focus: Steven Yeun

    Katie Evans reports on the promising career of the South Korean actor

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    Georgie Holmes

    Review: Silent Night – Criminally Festive Fun

    Georgie Holmes provides her verdict on this new Christmas film with a criminal twist.