Ranked: The 10 Best Nannies and Governesses in Film

For many of us, being locked down for the majority of the year has resulted in never-ending Zoom quizzes and too much banana bread to bear. For others (including yours truly) all of this spare time has allowed me to discover and rediscover some of my favourite films and television shows of all time, and … Continue reading Ranked: The 10 Best Nannies and Governesses in Film

In Defence of…Rose DeWitt Bukater

I watched Titanic again the other night. Again as in, for the millionth time, (I'm a little obsessed) it's such a great film, I love that sense of impending doom of the first half and the tragedy of the second. But alright, I'll admit it; I'm a sucker for the romance. Young Leo DC as … Continue reading In Defence of…Rose DeWitt Bukater

The Measure of a Good Story or Why Tears are Everything

What makes a good story great? It's a question I'm sure many budding writers ask themselves, and as far as I'm concerned there's no real answer. A good story can be attributed to many different factors: a unique, gripping plot, interesting characters, witty dialogue, incredible world-building, any of these combined with good writing (i.e. something … Continue reading The Measure of a Good Story or Why Tears are Everything