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‘Past Lives’ (2023) Review: Exploration of In-Betweenness
Dive into ‘Past Lives,’ a captivating cinematic journey directed by Celine Song. This visually striking film unravels the intricate web of human spirit, relationships, and migrant experiences, delivering an emotionally resonant narrative. Explore more in our film review.
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‘All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt’ (2023): Embracing Eternity in Every Frame
This review explores Raven Jackson’s film All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt’, emphasising its non-linear narrative, tactile cinematography, and themes of race, feminism, and ecology, set against Mississippi’s backdrop in the 1970s and 1980s.
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‘Fingernails’ (2023) Review: Clipping at the Edges of Love
‘Fingernails’ explores love’s nature in a world where a machine test defines the bond. As relationships evolve with technology, the film questions true connection beyond superficiality, blending humour with profound themes
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‘The Enfield Poltergeist’ (2023): Unearthing the Horrors of 1970s Britain
Unearth the spine-tingling ‘Enfield Poltergeist’ docuseries: A chilling analysis that weaves eerie history with gripping social commentary. Dare to question reality in this haunting journey.
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‘Violett’ (2023) Review: A Shining Beacon In A Sea Of Horror Mediocrity
‘Violett’ (2023) melds grief, maternal protection, and psychological terror, with colours dictating the narrative’s emotion and reality in a tale of paranoia and grim fables.
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Embrace the Dark: Found-Footage Horror Film Marathon on Netflix
Experience spine-tingling nostalgia with international found-footage horrors on Netflix. Dive into eerie tales from Taiwan and Turkey for a haunting marathon of enduring narratives!
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Unmasking Horrors in ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ (2023)
Enter the chilling world of Mike Flanagan’s ‘The Fall of the House of Usher.’ Dive into billionaire demise, 1% angst, and a captivating blend of Poe’s romance and gothic horror. Uncover a thought-provoking analysis, challenging patriarchy and capitalism. Discover a new order.
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mother! (2017): Jungian Analysis
Discover the mesmerizing world of Darren Aronofsky’s ‘mother!’ through a Jungian analysis. Dive into the depths of this cinematic nightmare that will leave you perplexed yet craving for answers. Unveil its true meaning now.
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Screening the 1929 Igbo Women’s War
In this article, I look at the 1929 Igbo Women’s War on screen, and explore a temporally diverse route through the films and ideas that lie within.
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‘Close’ (2022) Review (Spoilers): Longing for Closeness
In this captivating film review, ‘Close’ delves into weighty themes with astonishing gentleness. Frank van den Eeden’s close-ups create a canvas of subtle, profound emotions on the actors’ faces.
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‘The Whale’ (2022) Review: Fetishisation of Obesity
IIn this thought-provoking film review of ‘The Whale,’ discover how it tackles the complexities of self-image and self-destruction, but leaves viewers torn between pity and loathing, despite Brendan Fraser’s exceptional performance.
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‘The Woman King’ (2022) Review: Divisive Action Flick
In this compelling film review of ‘The Woman King,’ discover a gripping tale that delves into race and gender issues. With its fast-paced editing, strong characters, and tension, it’s an enjoyable action flick, but does it leave a lasting impact? Find out more.
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‘EO’ (2022) Film Review: Step into Nonhuman Cinema
In Jerzy Skolimowski’s 2022 film ‘EO’, a mesmerising cinematic transmutation takes us into the perspective of donkeys, challenging our ethics and environmental consciousness. Read my film review to experience this profound animal’s-eye view of the world.
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‘Tár’ (2022) Review: Where Aesthetics Become Ethics
Step into Todd Field’s bold 2022 cinematic venture, ‘Tár,’ as he fearlessly delves into the labyrinth of cancel culture. With mesmerizing tension and Cate Blanchett’s brilliance, this film review-worthy masterpiece demands your attention.
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‘Aftersun’ (2022) Review: Poetic Investigation of Remembering
Discover the magic of memory in Charlotte Wells’ mesmerizing debut feature, ‘Aftersun’ (2022). This evocative film review explores the poetic journey into fragmented recollections, offering a profound study of emotions and pure cinema.
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‘The Princess Switch’ Analysis: The Netflix Christmas Metaverse, or How Vanessa Hudgens Became a Cyborg
Embrace the enchanting chaos of Christmas as I unveil the ‘The Princess Switch’ analysis, revealing the hidden layers of consumerist abundance and societal contradictions in the most wonderful time of the year.
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‘Layla M.’ (2016) Review: The Longing for Home
Discover the enduring relevance of Layla M.’ in my thought-provoking film review. Explore complex themes like Islamophobia and Dutch Muslim women’s radicalization, expertly depicted by co-writer/director Mijke de Jong.
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‘Holiday’ (2018): Let Yourself Be Lured
Sascha (Victoria Carmen Sonne) lures people around her, including us, the viewers, not unlike a siren who would lead the bewildered sailors to their death.
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‘Petite Maman’ (2021) Review: Three Ecologies of Grief
Have you ever dreamt of encountering your mother stripped bare of a mask she was required to put on to conform to social norms? Have you ever desired to meet your mother before she became your mother and was just just a little girl? What questions would you ask?
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‘The Sky Is Everywhere’ (2022): Ointment For My Broken Heart (Personal Review)
This is not going to be an ordinary film review. The purpose of this website is to disrupt the assumption of mainstream film criticism, which presupposes that a film can be “good” or “bad”. Instead, the aim is to focus on – to paraphrase Gilles Deleuze and Felix Guattari’s remark about bodies – what a…
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Fashion Films and the Feminine Creative Expression
This playlist offers examples of fashion films made by female filmmakers that pave the way to the future of ethical advertising, where women are allowed to shape what it means to be feminine.
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The Erotics of Mud: Cinematic Digging of Matter
In this essay, we attempt to dissolve the myth of an immaterial digital reality by looking closely at two recent films that emphasize the act of digging: Minari (Lee Isaac Chung, 2021, US: A24) and The Dig (Simon Stone, 2021, UK: Netflix). By combining the textual analysis of selected scenes with a film-philosophical framework, drawing…
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MURINA: THE LIQUID WORLD OF DESIRE BEYOND THE HUMAN
In front of our eyes unravels a blue, flickering surface in perpetual movement, highlighted by tranquil yet eerie music. We stand still but the surface moves gently in ebbs and flows, unfolding an array of different shades of blue, from bright to almost completely black. As the image persists we begin to grasp that we…
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Playground Review: Like a Rock in the Shoe
Several primary school students sit in a row in a swimming pool, waiting for their turn to jump into the water. The camera, and thus the spectator, is positioned at eye level and we can hear the ambient sound of the pool with children excitedly screaming and giggling. But our focus is directed towards a…
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‘The Black Phone’ Review: Let the Image Possess You
Scott Derrickson, a master of horror, seamlessly melds supernatural elements with reality in ‘The Black Phone,’ delivering a chilling and thought-provoking cinematic experience.
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‘Hatching’ Review: A Horrifying Metamorphosis into Womanhood
Prepare to be captivated by the chilling journey of ‘Hatching’. As you watch, brace yourself for the visceral horrors and empowering transformations that unfold. This film will leave you haunted and spellbound.
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