Owais Azam deconstructs thriller genre conventions and shows how Michael Haneke reverses them. By drawing attention to POV and address Azam presents a film that is unsettlingly personal!
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Exploring Akira Kurosawa’s Ikiru
Akira Kurosawa’s Ikiru (1952) is a minimalistic yet emotionally and philosophically invigorating examination of the human condition; specifically, Ikiru perfectly condenses the lifelong human search for meaning and purpose into its 143-minute runtime.
Warwick Film and TV’s Alternative Oscars 2020
The results are in! Find out what the Warwick Film and Television Department’s students and staff voted for in our Alternative Oscars 2020.
The Reel Talk Editorial Team’s 2020 Films For Your Consideration – Part 2
More recommendations from the editorial team to help you prepare for the Oscars and Reel Talk’s Alternative Oscars.
The Reel Talk Editorial Team’s 2020 Films For Your Consideration – Part 1
The editorial team launch Reel Talk’s Alternative Oscars poll by providing some recommendations from 2020.
First Impressions: What’s in a Logo?
Matthew Smolenski introduces Reel Talk’s stylish new logo by exploring the function of film studio logos.
How Paddington expresses suffering through its use of naturalistic imagery
As part of our series on Christmas films, Patrick Maslin explores how Paddington uses naturalistic imagery to express the suffering of immigrants.
Warwick Film and TV’s Christmas Favourites
With only a few more sleeps until Santa arrives, find out the results of our department-wide poll for best Christmas film!
The Reel Talk Editorial Team’s Christmas Watchlist
More introductions from the Reel Talk 2020-21 editorial team, this time with some festive recommendations from feel good holiday classics to some alternative picks.
Isolation: An Ideal Time for Horror
Sam Hamilton surveys isolation themed horror as many of us once again find ourselves in lockdown.
