Katherine Prentice

Lifestyle Editor at the Glasgow Guardian 

Film & TV and History Student at the University of Glasgow

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Explore a featured selection of my writing work below.
The Glasgow Guardian •

Matchbox Cine presents Shelf Life (1993)

Having attended many online events over the last year, including film screenings and festivals, it is obvious that they are in some ways, shockingly, better. Being a disabled film fan, accessibility is often at the forefront of my mind, especially recently, and I have loved being able to attend events across the world, and even university, from the comfort of my home. But I have also been thrilled at the idea of getting back to events and the cinema, and Matchbox Cine are offering one of the fir
The Glasgow Guardian •

Psycho killer, qu’est-ce que c’est?

The psychopath has been an archetypal character since cinema began and seems to only get more popular as time goes on. We have all grown used to these characters and the tropes of thriller or horror films, increasingly familiar with the real figures who inspired them thanks to the proliferation of true crime. But the most well-known movie “psychopaths” are inaccurate and even irresponsible takes on real stories and people, often contributing to the stigmatisation of mental illness. More often th
The Glasgow Guardian •

Review: In the Shadows (GFF)

When I read the synopsis for the “steampunk dystopian film” In the Shadows, I had quite a strong preconception of what it would be like. Thankfully, I was very wrong. I was intrigued by this description, and the film left me dwelling on it for days, wanting to rewatch. Where I expected polished, futuristic technology, I got a rusted coal factory. Where I expected Big Brother, I found perplexing broken cameras hiding a bigger mystery. There are no easy answers in this film, but I believe it achie
The Glasgow Guardian •

Cult v cultured

Horror has never been highbrow, but since films such as Get Out and A Quiet Place, a new form of horror film has made it into the mainstream: prestige horror. But what does this mean for the genre? These artistic films are receiving more awards, better reviews and bigger profits than more traditional horror films ever have. Does this give them more artistic or cultural worth?

The horror label has traditionally been avoided by films aiming for a positive critical reception, or seeking an Oscar n
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Give Experimental Films a Chance

Most people, when I mention experimental film, say they haven’t watched any or don’t like it. Which is understandable. I really felt I wasn’t quite the right person to enjoy it, and had no clue where to start. But, with a simple Google, YouTube or Netflix search, you can find thousands of experimental films, and if you go into them not expecting the same experience you usually get from going to the cinema or opening up prime, you will likely enjoy them more than you think.
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Grunge Didn't Die With Cobain

As someone who has gone through my fair share of embarrassing music phases, one that has stuck with me with (thanks largely to my parents) is grunge, and looking at some of the music that’s come out more recently it certainly doesn’t seem like I’m the only one. Being the genre that knocked hair-metal out of the charts, we already owe a great debt to these 90s icons, but the music and styles longevity shows just how impactful the grunge movement was.
The Glasgow Guardian •

Matchbox Cine presents Shelf Life (1993)

Having attended many online events over the last year, including film screenings and festivals, it is obvious that they are in some ways, shockingly, better. Being a disabled film fan, accessibility is often at the forefront of my mind, especially recently, and I have loved being able to attend events across the world, and even university, from the comfort of my home. But I have also been thrilled at the idea of getting back to events and the cinema, and Matchbox Cine are offering one of the fir
The Glasgow Guardian •

Psycho killer, qu’est-ce que c’est?

The psychopath has been an archetypal character since cinema began and seems to only get more popular as time goes on. We have all grown used to these characters and the tropes of thriller or horror films, increasingly familiar with the real figures who inspired them thanks to the proliferation of true crime. But the most well-known movie “psychopaths” are inaccurate and even irresponsible takes on real stories and people, often contributing to the stigmatisation of mental illness. More often th
The Glasgow Guardian •

Review: In the Shadows (GFF)

When I read the synopsis for the “steampunk dystopian film” In the Shadows, I had quite a strong preconception of what it would be like. Thankfully, I was very wrong. I was intrigued by this description, and the film left me dwelling on it for days, wanting to rewatch. Where I expected polished, futuristic technology, I got a rusted coal factory. Where I expected Big Brother, I found perplexing broken cameras hiding a bigger mystery. There are no easy answers in this film, but I believe it achie
The Glasgow Guardian •

Alternative Christmas flicks

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably sat through Elf and Home Alone a few (or far) too many times, but you still want to get into the festive spirit. Or maybe you’re also not a big fan of most soppy, cliche Christmas films. But enjoyable, wintery films set at Christmas don’t need to have angels, matching jumper sets, and an unconvincing redemption arc. Here are my top picks for films to watch at this time of year, without having to sit through another painfully cheery festive flick.

A pe
The Glasgow Guardian •

Blondie returns to Glasgow: How will it compare to previous Glasgow gigs?

Covid allowing, Blondie are set to return to Glasgow for the first time since 2014 to play the Hydro on 20 November 2021, an impressive 45 years (and 10 albums) since their debut. It is no doubt a treat to see Blondie and their iconic frontwoman Debbie Harry live at any age, but how will it compare to their previous Glasgow gigs?

Blondie played a number of gigs in the states before they first came to Glasgow to play the Apollo in 1977, following the release of their second album Plastic Letters
The Glasgow Guardian •

Spare a thought for shielders

Seemingly ever-changing and ever-more confusing restrictions related to the current pandemic have been wearing most of us down lately. Feeling so restricted and constantly having to readjust is hard. It may seem time to “return to normal” and ask those most vulnerable to the virus to continue shielding to allow the rest of us to get back to classes, pubs, and the movies - but what these calls for “protection” and “normality” really mean is keeping those who have been or still are shielding hidde
The Glasgow Guardian •

Cult v cultured

Horror has never been highbrow, but since films such as Get Out and A Quiet Place, a new form of horror film has made it into the mainstream: prestige horror. But what does this mean for the genre? These artistic films are receiving more awards, better reviews and bigger profits than more traditional horror films ever have. Does this give them more artistic or cultural worth?

The horror label has traditionally been avoided by films aiming for a positive critical reception, or seeking an Oscar n

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