Jurassic Park

'Autism Awareness' is March's Film of the Month

26 Apr 2017 in Film of the Month

Made by a group of autistic young people from Wales, this film sees them appealing for greater understanding of the challenges they face every day at school.

'Kong: Skull Island' and designing a movie monster with depth

20 Mar 2017 BY Joe Ursell in Film Features

We take a look at Kong: Skull Island, which draws on the Vietnam War and sees the legendary movie monster King Kong get a retro-influenced modern makeover.

Bringing The BFG and the worlds of Roald Dahl to life

26 Jul 2016 BY Joe Ursell in Film Features

We take a look at the many challenges - both technical and human - involved in bringing The BFG and Roald Dahl's other worlds to life on screen.

Bringing the films I grew up with to a new generation

08 Aug 2016 BY Grace Eardley

Film club leader Grace reminisces on her first cinema experience and recommends her favourite childhood films for a new generation.

Hunt for the Wilderpeople: highlighting the power of creativity

16 Sep 2016 BY Joe Ursell in Film Features

We explore how the New Zealand comedy-drama reaches beyond its odd-couple dynamic to highlight how creativity and humour can help people express themselves.

Jurassic World Dominion and the evolution of a cinematic saga.

09 Jun 2022 BY Joe Ursell in Film Features

We look at the history of the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World films, tracing their recurring themes and how they have evolved ahead of the final film.

Midnight Special: Sci-fi with a Spielbergian spin

12 Apr 2016 BY Joe Ursell in Film Features

We look at how director Jeff Nichols takes inspiration from the legendary Steven Spielberg in his new sci-fi drama Midnight Special.

Stunts and Dinosaurs with 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom'

13 Jun 2018

We catch up with Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, stars of the latest dinosaur spectacular, 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom'.

The History and Magic of Cinema

19 May 2021

We chatted to workers from three historic UK cinemas on the history behind the venues, the local communities that support them and their work with young people.

The Park is Open - all you need to know about Jurassic World

15 Jun 2015 BY Joe Ursell in Film Features

This summer's big cinema release is the long-awaited Jurassic World, and we've got everything you need to know about the prehistoric adventure right here.

Using Film to Support Science Learning

10 Mar 2017 BY Robin McHugh in Using Film to Teach...

Former Head of Biology Robin McHugh explores ways of using film to complement the science curriculums.

Virtual reality, pop culture, and young heroes in 'Ready Player One'

05 Apr 2018 BY Joe Ursell in Film Features

We look at how Spielberg's 'Ready Player One' uses the realm of virtual reality to comment on lives lived online and our obsession with the culture of the past.

Dinosaurs

A film list that explores our perennial fascination with these prehistoric beasts on the big screen.