Editing for the Courier’s film section has been nothing short of amazing. Thank you to all the fantastic writers who became part of this brilliant journalist culture. Thank you too to my amazing co-editors - Jess and Liv, I couldn’t have done it without you guys! There have been so many incredible releases this uni year, but if I had to pick a favourite, it would have to be Iron Claw - that movie has still got me in a choke hold! There were so many tremendous articles this year that I could pick several as my favourites. Gun to my head, Jodie Steer’s article on book to movie adaptations not only had some great points, but made me chuckle! How can I pick a favourite memory when there’s so many that come to mind!? It was so exciting to be part of and cover the Old Oak premier at Tyneside, but I also just loved every SMA where I could talk with everyone about what I love - films! So once again thank you to everyone and keep watching movies! - Ned
I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Jess and Ned this past year, producing great spreads each week!!! It would not have been possible without our little team and I’m so grateful to have been a part of it. There have been some brilliant releases this year and there are too many films to choose from but I’d say Poor Things has been a stand out for me, providing a consistent yet eclectic aesthetic that I don’t think we’ve seen in a while. My favourite article this year I think has to be Bryony Gordon’s beautiful review of Perfect Days - I thought it was brilliantly thought-provoking, providing me with something that was so lovely to be able to edit! Once again, thank you and I can’t wait to see what next year’s film sub-editors bring to the table! - Olivia
Having been film sub-editor for two years now, this truly feels like the end of an era for me. This year has had its highs and lows for me, lows mainly being the stresses of third year, but The Courier has consistently put a smile on my face. This year I've had two absolutely brilliant co-sub-editors in Ned and Liv and I'm so proud of this section and the fabulous spreads we put out this year. There's a few quick thank yous from me and I promise I won't be too soppy. Quickfire thank yous to Ned and Liv, our writers, our brilliant Heads of Culture Imogen and Lucy, our wider Culture family and to our editor-in-chief Gabbi. You've all been great and I can't wait to see what people get up to. Now if you know me you will not be surprised at all that my favourite movie release this academic year has been Dune 2, which I reviewed back in March. There are so many amazing articles that I loved helping edit this year but I've narrowed it down to two favourites - Anuska Banerjee's "A reel through the Toon's iconic films" and James Kellett's "The Zone of Interest: A sensory chiller". My favourite Courier memory this year is celebrating it turning the 1st of December after Fight Night in the office with James blasting the Christmas tunes at midnight. I wish everyone all the best and please add me on Letterboxd (I need film recommendations) @jessrmckeown - Jess