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It's Summer Camp Slasher Season, Baby!
Ah, the summer camp slasher. School’s out, the sun is shining, raging teen hormones fill the air - and there's a serial killer afoot. THAT'S WHAT SUMMER'S ALL ABOUT FOLKS. With the release of Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma fast approaching, I wanted to share some notable summer camp slashers with you. Because what better way to celebrate Summerween than with teens getting slaughtered, eh? Friday the 13th (1980) I know - florals for Spring/Friday the 13th in a slasher li
clarehogarth
Jul 214 min read


The Nice Guys (2016) - A Streaming Gem
By Conor Reid. You don’t have to watch very far in to Shane Black’s 1970s buddy-cop movie, “The Nice Guys”, before finding a brief exchange that, in my opinion, fully encapsulates the film’s commitment to tight writing: ‘Dad, there’s like whores here, and stuff.’ ‘Sweetheart, how many times have I told you, don’t say “and stuff”. Just say “Dad, there are whores here.”’ To put my cards fully on the table, this article is only a spotlight on an incredibly well put together and
Conor Reid
Jun 295 min read


Parasite and the Art of Audience Discomfort
Mild spoilers ahead It’s actually shocking that I’ve only gotten around to watching Bong Joon Ho’s award winning film, Parasite, this year. It should be a punishable offence, like breaking some sort of unspoken cinephile law. What is crazier is that I was able to avoid every discussion surrounding this film for the past 7 years, allowing me to go into this experience completely blind. And what a whirlwind it was. For the uninitiated, the film follows Kim Ki-Taek, his family
ellierosetraynor
Jun 223 min read


Top 10 Foreign-Language Horror Movies
While horror fans have been eating good this year, the offerings have dried up for June’s theatrical releases. But fear not, horror friends, as there is much more to be explored – from the comfort of your own home, no less. This season of Ormeau Community Cinema celebrates films from across the globe, and it is perhaps more important than ever that we give international voices the platform they deserve. With this in mind, we have comprised a top 10 list of foreign-language h
clarehogarth
Jun 166 min read


Exploring the Road Film Genre & Sirat
The road film genre came into existence in 1930s America, but has since expanded internationally to explore themes of rebellion, existentialism and connection across various contexts, most recently in Oliver Laxe’s Sirāt.
Caitlin Sahin
Jun 83 min read


Welcome to Beyond the Picturehouse
Beyond the Picturehouse is Ormeau Community Cinema's editorial Wing; bringing you reviews, features and various cinematic oddities in written form. Our editorial team will highlight not just our programme of films, but cinema that they're watching and enjoying elsewhere throughout the year. We've gathered together an eclectic group of contirbutors, whose interests spans the entire spectrum of cinema. We're excited to see their thoughts inhabit these pages, as our little commu

Corey McKinney
May 171 min read

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