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REVIEW: ‘Sanctuary’ (2022) is a Theatrical Masterclass in Incredible Performance

By: Nuha Hassan 21st May 2023

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In Zachary Wigon’s Sanctuary, which follows a complicated relationship between a hotel heir and his dominatrix, Christopher Abbott and Margaret Qualley bring fire to their performances. The movie is shot in one location and Wigon creates an intense conversation with these characters on how to end their business relationship, which eventually spirals out of control.…

REVIEW: ‘Missing’ (2023) Criticises Society’s Obsession With True Crime

By: leeshprasad 12th May 202314th May 2023

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Will Merrick and Nick Johnson’s feature directorial debuts is the newest screenlife thriller, Missing (the standalone sequel to Aneesh Chaganty’s 2018 Searching). Missing follows the story of June Allen (Storm Reid), taking place just after her mother, Grace (Nia Long), has gone on a trip to Colombia with boyfriend Kevin (Ken Leung). June is left…

Music in Film: The Velvet Goldmine #1 – Enigmatic Chronicles of a True Artist in ‘Moonage Daydream’ (2022)

By: Tilly Long 30th Sep 202230th Sep 2022

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Being a Bowie fan first and a person second, it feels only right to start my first column entry with perhaps the first art-minded documentary made ‘about’ him. Chronological talking heads taught me about the man who fell to earth, in particular Jarvis Cocker-narrated The Story of Ziggy Stardust (2012), which depicts Bowie’s mime choreography…

Still from the fictional sitcom "He's Gay, She's Half-Jewish." Berlant is seen to the left, wearing heels, a skit with printed covers from fashion magazines and a black sleeveless top. She has neutral yet slightly annoyed facial expression, as she is caught in colourful christmas lights that are twirled around her body, making her arms unmovable. Early, wearing black boots, light blue jeans and a black t-shirt with printed abs on it, is caught in movement, as he looks at her and laughs with a surprised expression on his face.

‘Would It Kill You to Laugh?’ (2022) Leaves Viewers Both Satisfied and Hungry for More

With possibly the best title within its category, the comedy special ‘Would It Kill You to Laugh?’ allows Kate Berlant and John Early to shine doing what they do best ⁠— all while simultaneously tempting viewers about what they might create in the future.

Image is from 'Attack on the Block' (2011). Image is from a group of teenagers which are coverings their faces with scarves and hoods. At the front is Moses, a young black teen who scowls. His face is uncovered.

Black Boyhood Under Threat in ‘Attack the Block’ (2011)

By: elalicering 15th Jun 2021

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Ten years on, John Boyega’s portrayal of young black masculinity in Attack the Block still rings true.

REVIEW: ‘Sequin In A Blue Room’ (2021) A Visceral Queer Coming-Of-Age Drama

By: Emily Maskell 9th Apr 20219th Apr 2021

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Samuel Van Grinsven’s Australian coming-of-age debut feature centres on an intense exploration of anonymity, sex, and social media.

BFI FLARE REVIEW: ‘Boy Meets Boy’ (2021) is an Intimate Snapshot of a Queer Romance

By: Gavin Spoors 24th Mar 202122nd Mar 2021

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Sparks fly in Boy Meets Boy, a wonderful story of queer love and connection set in modern day Berlin.

From “The Haunting” to “Thelma”: Lesbian Horror Over the Years

By: Jenni Holtz 6th May 20205th May 2020

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Horror and the LGBTQ+ community have a tumultuous relationship. Often, queer-coded characters are presented as villains whose queerness is part of the reason they’re frightening or they’re the first to die, acting as an example for the rest of the characters.

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ is More Relatable Than Ever 10 Years On

By: Gavin Spoors 27th Mar 202026th Mar 2020

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Ten years later the film isn’t just revered within the pantheon of Dreamworks animated features but is regarded as a modern animated classic. What is it about How to Train Your Dragon that makes it so fondly remembered even today?

‘Uncut Gems’ (2020) and the Power of Flat Arcs

Uncut Gems is a beautiful mess, twisting and turning as warring factions scheme over a gemstone, but this isn’t what Uncut Gems is about. It’s about the gambling addiction of its protagonist Howard Ratner.