Screen Breakdown

Evie Merrilees discusses the use of animals in cinema, emphasising their successful reception but also our responsibility for their welfare

Print Lifestyle Editor, Yasmine Al-Saket, delves into her favourite November watch, Scream Queens

Saffron Norman delves into the trope known as ‘The Smurfette Principle’

Kaylee Moore delves into Tobe Hooper’s 1974 classic film

Phoebe Andrews explains the remarkable impact of Alfred Hitchcock on the horror genre

Chloe Burrows reviews Scott Derrickson’s 2012 masterpiece

Alexander Howells takes us through the most (and least) anticipated films of 2024.

With the 60th Anniversary and Christmas Specials now released, Ben Holdstock gives a summary of every decade of Doctor Who, noting actor changes, developments in technology, and key episodes to watch from each era- from the 1960s to Present Day.

Ellie Turner explores the impact of the Hollywood labour disputes on regular festival scheduling, and how smaller indie films may now be getting their chance to shine.

Eloise Grainger discusses villain archetypes, and how subverting expectations of these established tropes can sometimes lead to a more powerful characterisation.