Rating: ★★★ I know little about dinosaurs and fossil hunting but I was still very intrigued by The New Extinction, a fascinating documentary that explores a huge debate within the field. Director Kyle Lloyd Arpke introduces us to both sides of the argument, encouraging us to really think about things and where our own opinion lies. The two main subjects of The New Extinction are … Continue reading FILM REVIEW: The New Extinction (2026)
Rating: ★★★★ Today’s short is a 15 minute long documentary that follows one of Manchester’s biggest and best art events, known as Art Battle. For a while, the founders of the event chose to keep out of the spotlight… until now! Sophie and John have taken us as an audience behind the scenes for the very first time, showing us just how much work goes … Continue reading Short Film Saturdays: “Art Battle”
Rating: ★★★★★ Hugging 61 strangers you encounter on the street. Hands up if that would terrify you. Yep, same. It’s no secret to any of you that I struggle with anxiety, which made the premise of CK Goldiing‘s documentary even more fascinating to me. I’m sometimes scared to hug people I know, let alone strangers. Describing himself as an overthinker, CK ventures out onto the streets of Sheffield … Continue reading Short Film Saturdays: “61 Hugs: The Rehabilitation of an Overthinker”
