Pawel Pawlikowski, Oscar-winning director of Ida, brings us another stunner: Cold War, a beautiful and bittersweet romance set against the backdrop of Cold War-wracked Europe after World War II. Musician Wiktor (Tomasz Kat) and singer Zula (Joanna Kulig) fall destructively in love whilst under Soviet rule and attempt to leave for Paris, both making a […]
Jennifer Lawrence
Review: Passengers
— Spoilers Ahead — Perhaps I am a biased critic. Admittedly, I had never wanted to see Passengers in the first place – I was dragged by my brothers for a Christmas Eve outing, prompted by my parents who had arranged to meet with Santa Claus. Sigh. I gave in and made a resolution to go […]
Review: Joy
Don’t be deceived by the title – Joy will make you cry at 20-minute intervals. It tells the story of a very smart, but unappreciated housewife, Joy (Jennifer Lawrence), who is struggling to support her two children and her divorced parents. At the start of the film, Joy is a doormat. At times, it is […]
Feminist Friday: Jennifer Lawrence, Planned Parenthood and the ‘war on women’
After the tragic Colorado Springs shooting in November last year, the non-profit organisation Planned Parenthood has repeatedly made the headlines. As university students, many of the services offered by Planned Parenthood are relevant to our well-being. Students across the country will be using the UK equivalent of Planned Parenthood to get access to birth control or seek advice about […]
The gender pay snap
“I’m over trying to find the ‘adorable’ way to state my opinion and still be likable! F— that.” Is the conclusion drawn by actress Jennifer Lawrence in a recent article that can be viewed here. The basis of her article is formed on Sony Picture e-mails that when released in a cyberattack, ravaged the studio. […]
Review: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2
It’s been all fun and Hunger Games up to this point, but now things are getting serious. Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and her District 12 pals have been oppressed by President Snow (Donald Sutherland) for long enough, and the second part of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay is here to end it all. In a fun, well-made […]