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Playing within the 4th Wall: Over the Garden Wall’s Uniquely Uncanny Atmosphere. 

Posted on 24th Jan 2025 by Reel Talk

Jamie Pakes explores the boundaries of the 4th Wall and the liminal use of animation in Over the Garden Wall.

Old vs New poll results

Posted on 6th Dec 2024 by Reel Talk

The winners of our old vs new poll are announced!

Why I Dislike Mike Flanagan’s The Haunting of Hill House (2018)

Posted on 6th Dec 2024 by Reel Talk

Awais Fareed scathingly critiques Mike Flanagan’s The Haunting of Hill House (2018) in favour of the novel’s illusive interpretations that flashy, contemporary horror tropes fail to replicate.

Your Favourite Female Directed Horror Films

Posted on 2nd Dec 2024 by Reel Talk

To highlight the brilliance of female film directors in horror, our Reel Talk editorial team reaches out to our readers in search for the best female directed horror films.

2024-25 Theme ‘Old vs New’: Editor’s Edition

Posted on 22nd Nov 2024 by Reel Talk

Members of the Reel Talk editorial team select their favourite recent film and television shows from new and seasoned directors.

The Problem I Have with Smile 2 

Posted on 8th Nov 2024 by Reel Talk

Awais Fareed offers a scathing critique of Smile 2, discussing it in relation to trauma horror.

The Reel Talk Zine – Pride Edition

Posted on 29th Jul 2024 by Reel Talk

In honour of Pride Month, Reel Talk have produced a special edition zine focusing on LGBTQIA+ TV and Film.

Berlinale Reviews – Forum, Generation 14plus, Documentary, and Panorama

Posted on 4th Jul 2024 by Reel Talk

On Reel Talk’s last post of Berlinale reviews, Anastasia Gandzha and Katia Hiver share their thoughts on films from various categories, including Generation 14plus and Documentary.

Berlinale Reviews – Special Category

Posted on 1st Jul 20241st Jul 2024 by Reel Talk

Film and Television Studies students share their thoughts on At Averroes & Rosa Parks, Cuckoo, Hako Otoko, and Sasquatch Sunset, all shown in the Special category at Berlinale.

Berlinale Film Reviews – Competition Category

Posted on 28th Jun 2024 by Reel Talk

Earlier this year, some students had the opportunity to attend Berlin International Film Festival. Now, they share their thoughts on some of the films in the Competition category.

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