As residents of Norwich today, we know of the Vue cinema in Castle Meadow, the ODEON at Riverside, and Cinema City on St Andrews Street. Norwich has a rich history of independently run cinemas, unfortunately most of which are lost to time. While Norwich didn’t have a cinema on every street corner, it was once…
Film
Post Lockdown Cinema
I am very fond of films. They are my favourite things in the world. I once watched 509 films in one year. I own an Odeon limitless card and for a long period, I had seen every single film that came out. This is my way of showing I care about cinema. And cinemas. The…
Film
The New Mutants and The Return of the Cinema
Tango ice blast? Check. Cinema snacks? Check. I had everything I needed for a classic cinema experience. But this time it was different. When not eating, my mask was on. And there wasn’t the usual hustle and bustle of the cinema, where you were shoved up against the person next to you who was telling…
Arts, Film
The Death of Cinema?
Will cinema die out because of this Covid-19 pandemic? In the short term, possibly, but in the long-term, no. Producers that have films coming out for release within the next few months, such as ‘Mulan’ or ‘Peter Rabbit 2’, will have to think of a plan for their release, possibly hold off the release, or…
Film, Venue
Frozen 2: A Welcome Addition to the Franchise
Way back in 2013, my 13-year-old self was leaving the cinema completely enthralled by ‘Frozen’. I absolutely loved it! As the popularity of the film continued to grow, I found myself caring for the film less and less. I couldn’t leave the house for Elsa’s face staring at me. Because of this, I forgot I…
Film, Venue
Joker: An incredible, visceral performance
‘Joker’ marks a new age for DC and Warner Bros. Once seen as marvel’s lacklustre competition, DC now welcomes projects completely separate to their cinematic universe. Telling the origin of perhaps one of the most famous villains in history, ‘Joker’ presents the story of Arthur Fleck and his downfall, leading to him becoming Batman’s ultimate…
Film, Venue
Review: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is the next cult classic. Let’s start with Quentin Tarantino. When anyone utters his name I reckon many of us think of the same thing. Violence. Extreme, graphic and bloody. It’s only after a few of the more famous deaths in Tarantino’s films pass through my mind that I…
TV, Venue
Review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Series 6
Seeing a much-loved TV show saved from cancellation at the last moment would normally be considered a miracle. However, in the case of this Marvel Cinematic Universe spin-off, the unexpected continuation was a cause for concern. When the prior series was wrapped up in such a well-crafted and conclusive manner, it became difficult to picture…
Film
Mahershala Ali: The patient, beating heart of Hollywood
The first time I came across Mahershala Ali was in the Marvel Netflix series, Luke Cage (2016-2018) a couple of years ago, playing the Godfather-esqe chief of crime Cornell ‘Cottonmouth’ Stokes. Even then, I remember being immediately captivated by his performance; this effortless, smooth yet jarring performance as Harlem’s chief mobster; think the Kingpin drawing…
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