Short Term 12: The Film That Just Keeps Giving Rachel Brook October 6, 2017 Features, Love Letter, Nostalgia In 2008 Destin Daniel Cretton made a short film called Short Term 12. Five years later he developed it into a feature of the same name, which despite being relatively unknown has garnered a huge amount of...
Spotlight: Brie Larson Rachel Brook January 30, 2015 Analysis, Features, Spotlight 1 Comment Spotlight is a new feature dedicated to actors who continually turn in impressive performances yet fly under the radar, often not receiving the recognition they deserve. Spotlight aims to be both a tribute to...
Why the Razzies are Pointless, Lazy and Unnecessary Tom Bond March 1, 2014 Analysis, Features, Opinion Welcome to the jewel in the crown of awards season. Tonight the world holds its breath for the 34th Annual Razzies, where all that glitters is most definitely not gold. Formed in 1980 by publicist John J. B....
Top 10 Films of 2013: Christopher Christopher Preston December 29, 2013 Analysis, Features, Top 10 As 2013 draws to a close, it’s time to reel off One Room With A View’s Top Ten Films of 2013. Each writer will list their top ten and we’ll reach an ultimate list at the end. To achieve this, we’ll be...
Short Term 12 – Review Christopher Preston November 13, 2013 Reviews 2 Comments An independent movie focusing on the consequences of child abuse does not sound like the year’s most uplifting film but, somehow, Short Term 12 has managed to be just that. Set almost entirely within a...