One of Kevin Feige’s favourite anecdotes about the birth of the MCU is about the trials and tribulations that went into making its first feature. An unproven style of blockbuster filmmaking – now known as the cinematic universe – resting on the shoulders of a character who had never really had any film exposure. I can’t fully buy into the notion that this was as … Continue reading Revisiting the MCU: Iron Man (2008)
After 2024 wrapped, our takeaway was that, despite some strong work from the independent scene, it felt like one of the more lacklustre years we’ve seen in recent memory. Not to say there weren’t some fantastic films – Anora, Flow and Nickel Boys come to mind – but it was in the depth of quality that 2024 fell short. Being the pessimists we are, we’ve … Continue reading REEL’s Top 15 Films of 2025
Woody, a young boy heading to an appointment for his father, wanders from the waiting room and embarks on a quiet but transformative journey through the hospital. We interviewed Deehan about his film, which is currently making it’s festival run and will be available on streaming shortly after. Continue reading The Waiting Room and the loss of innocence – Interview with Karl Deehan
Whether or not you care for the Academy Awards you can’t deny the chokehold they have on the film world as award season reaches its climax. Many people theorise and debate who will take home the big award on the night but, with the voting being heavily swayed by FYC campaigns and industry relationships, as well as the subjective nature of film, people are often … Continue reading 2025 Best Picture Nominees Ranked From Worst to Best
Every filmmaker has their own vision when creating a piece of cinema, trying to convey their personal message with each film they make. With the film industry worth reaching well into the billions every year it would be impossible to see everything that comes out, but sometimes you’ll come out enjoying it so much, keen to see what the filmmakers do next. In this series … Continue reading The Essential Guide to The Coen Brothers – Part 1
This year in film has offered us the highest level of filmmaking from legendary directors and newcomers alike. Scorsese, Hayao Miyazaki and Christopher Nolan all gave us something new and fresh to add to their iconic filmographies, but what makes 2023 such a turning point for cinema is the mainstream attention for big budget auteurs. Audiences turned their backs on the formula-heavy comic book movies … Continue reading REEL’s Top 15 Films of 2023
Every filmmaker has their own vision when creating a piece of cinema, trying to convey their personal message with each film they make. With the film industry’s worth reaching well into the billions every year it would be impossible to see everything that comes out, but sometimes you’ll come out enjoying it so much, keen to see what the filmmakers do next. In this series … Continue reading The Essential Guide To Christopher Nolan
Now that the 95th Academy Awards are over everyone finds themselves in a state of quiet, eagerly anticipating 2023’s releases or, like us, reflecting on the winners of the big night. Whether or not you agree with the awards it’s safe to say that this year’s nominees for Best Picture were an eclectic group of films all bringing something different to the table. From franchise … Continue reading 2023 Best Picture Nominees Ranked From Worst to Best
This year’s Academy Awards was a controversy-free celebration. Many of the awards handed out went to deserved winners, there were feel-good moments as Ke Huy Quan and Brendan Fraser accepted their awards after years away from the spotlight and there was no doubt that Everything Everywhere All At Once’s historic 7 wins were warranted. But, like all years at the Oscars, there are some omissions … Continue reading 7 Great Films Snubbed at the 95th Academy Awards
A young and aspiring filmmaker tries to navigate his childhood and chase his dreams, while his family begins to fall apart around him. Continue reading The Fabelmans (2022) – Reel Review
