I can’t believe I’ve already been Venue’s film editor for an entire semester. In my short time in this role, I’ve had the pleasure of getting many brilliant pitches from writers across the university. I’ve noticed that film, in particular, has inspired many to start their writing journey, which is exactly what I hoped would happen this year. 

Our summer issue saw Micah Petyt’s exploration of the fun of 1980s cinema in the article ‘Teased, Tanned, and Totally Tubular: How 1980s American Cinema Utilises the Summer Season’, a read that made me instantly nostalgic. And, as My Neighbour Totoro was shown across the country, Sankavi Naresh shared why the film still enchants audiences today. 

For our first print edition of the year, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jenny Allison from Cinema City. We discussed the cinema’s commitment to the local community and the unique opportunities it offers students. Kicking off the year with such an inspiring conversation was an unexpected delight and set the tone for what has been an exciting semester. As of September, I started my monthly film list with all the upcoming releases. Hopefully, that inspired some of you to visit a local cinema during your time away from your studies. 

The October edition was filled with horror and autumn-themed articles, from Polly Dye’s article on the Harry Potter franchise to Steven Whitear’s review of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. November might be my personal favourite edition, with Taylor’s musing on Ladybird tugging at the heartstrings and Charlotte Ward’s article on The Wizard of Oz perfectly encapsulating the beloved classic. 

The articles mentioned don’t cover how many captivating film articles have been published this semester. I’m genuinely proud of the Concrete team’s contribution to the film section and for making my role easier with their amazing writing. 

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