The third edition of the Reel Talk zine is finally here!
Category: Film
Rewriting the Biopic: The Radical Form of Mishima
Schrader’s Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985) unfolds as a hypnotic, boldly unconventional biopic that pieces together life, art and ideology into a striking portrait of a divided man’s inner psyche.
Judy: A Film That Broke My Heart, Then Put it Back Together Again
A heartfelt review of Renée Zellweger’s stunning performance as Judy Garland in the biopic Judy (2019).
Center Stage: The Tragic Life of China’s Beloved Movie Star, Ruan Lingyu
Compelling in its craft, director Kwan’s Center Stage (1991) delves into the public and private life of legendary film star Ruan Lingyu, grappling with themes of identity, gender and stardom.
Fifteen Years Later: The Enduring Legacy of Zuckerberg
Fifteen years after its release, The Social Network (2010) remains a gripping biopic of ambition, alienation, and the origins of a platform that would go on to reshape – and outgrow – its own creator.
Poetry in Confinement: Exploring A Quiet Passion
Davies’ biopic reveals Dickinson’s world as both refuge and prison, where poetry becomes her only means of resistance.
Beyond the Yellow Brick Road: The Truth of Rocketman
This review explores how, with striking honesty and emotional flair, Rocketman (2019) reimagines Elton John’s journey toward self-acceptance under the light of stardom.
Seasonal Horror – From Halloween Horror to Late Autumn and Christmas Horror.
Moving on to our second and final post of favourite ‘Seasonal Horror’ films from our editorial team. This post discusses films from the beginning of October, to Halloween, Late Autumn and the Christmas season.
The Damned United and The Making of a Football Icon
A vivid portrait of Brian Clough’s fiery talent, The Damned United (2008) blends a magnetic performance with a return to the gritty heart of 1970s football.
Seasonal Horror – From New Year’s Winter, to Spring, Summer and The Beginning of Autumn.
The first of a series of two posts in which members of the Reel Talk editorial team discuss their favourite Seasonal Horror films. The first of our posts discusses films ranging from Valentine’s Day to Spring, Summer and the beginning of the Autumn Season.
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